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Which blood values should I have checked to age healthily?
Blood sugar, blood lipids and inflammatory markers are the best-supported measurements if you want to age healthily.…
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Does creatine also help ordinary people, not just athletes?
Creatine is not just for athletes. Combined with resistance training, it helps older adults gain muscle strength, and probably…
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 demonstrably extends the lifespan of mice and other animals, but whether the same holds true for humans has not yet…
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What actually works against skin aging?
Using sunscreen daily is the best-supported way to slow skin ageing, supplemented by not smoking, moderate alcohol consumption…
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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…
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