Violence experienced by Syrian refugee women during pregnancy leaves biological marks on future generations, altering DNA methylation and accelerating biological ageing in children. These findings reveal an intergenerational epigenetic signature of trauma, with potential long-term impacts on healthspan and resilience across generations.
Can feeling thankful help you live longer?
Experiencing greater gratitude was linked with lower risk of death over three years in nearly 50,000 older women, suggesting it may support healthier ageing and longer life.
How to use breathwork to enhance your VO2 max
Boost your VOâ‚‚ max and overall fitness through targeted breathwork techniques like segmental breathing and thoracic expansion. These practices strengthen respiratory muscles, improve oxygen efficiency, and support better exercise performance, endurance, and long-term health.
How essential oils at night boosted memory in older adults
Nightly exposure to essential oils significantly enhanced memory and altered brain structure in older adults. A simple 2-hour olfactory enrichment using diffusers improved verbal recall and modified key neural pathways, offering a low-effort, non-invasive approach to support cognitive health and brain ageing.
Preserving cognitive function through improved lymphatic drainage
Restoring cervical lymphatic vessel function in ageing improves brain drainage, reduces inflammation, and enhances cognitive function. This approach could counter age-related cognitive decline, supporting healthier ageing and potentially extending healthspan.
The power of breathwork for health and performance
Imagine having a powerful wellness tool with you every single day—one that’s as simple as breathing. Turns out, your breath holds far more potential than most people realise.
Glucose tracking with CGMs: Your longevity ally
CGMs have emerged as a powerful tool for monitoring and improving metabolic health and healthspan. Learn how you can transform this data into new habits to optimise your health.
Cold exposure – the science
Done correctly, deliberate cold exposure including cold showers, ice baths, cold water immersion and cryotherapy can positively affect brain and body health. But how cold should the water be and how long do you need to stay exposed for it to be effective? And what are the benefits of this this type of hormetic stress?
Reversing age with stress recovery
Biological age is dynamic and can rapidly change in response to stress, as observed in young mice and humans. Stress increases biological age, but this effect can be reversed upon recovery. This phenomenon is evident at epigenetic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic levels and is also seen during major surgery, pregnancy, and severe COVID-19. This suggests that managing stress-induced ageing could be a target for future interventions.
Breathing’s role in memory and ageing
Breathing not only sustains life but also significantly impacts memory. Controlled breathing during memory formation can sharpen cognitive functions, suggesting a potential strategy for enhancing memory performance and contributing to healthier ageing.