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Which blood values should I have checked to age healthily?
Blood sugar, blood fats, and inflammation markers are best supported by the evidence if you want to age healthily. Alzheimer's…
Preliminary evidence
Does creatine also help ordinary people, not just athletes?
Creatine is not just for athletes. Combined with strength training, it helps older adults gain more muscle strength, and…
Yes · Moderate evidence
Is intermittent fasting worth it?
Intermittent fasting helps with weight loss and improves blood glucose and insulin, but over the longer term it does no better…
Yes · Moderate evidence
Does rapamycin help people live longer in good health?
Rapamycin works in mice, but whether it also leads to a longer and healthier life in humans has not yet been demonstrated.…
Moderate evidence
What really helps against skin ageing?
Using sunscreen every day is the best-supported way to slow skin ageing, complemented by not smoking, drinking alcohol in…
Moderate evidence
What can I do to sleep better?
CBT-I is the most powerful approach for persistent sleep problems; if you do not have access to it, ask your general…
Moderate evidence
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