We all know how differently people age. Some centenarian shepherds in the Caucasus or the Alps remain perfectly active at 100 years old. Their organs and systems function decades younger than their passport age. Such people are called “super-agers.” In contrast, many middle-aged “couch potatoes” take multiple pills daily and rarely leave the house. The […]
When I was a child in the Yaroslavl region of the Soviet Union, our healthcare system was remarkably effective—decades ahead of its time. Many standard practices we took for granted are now being “rediscovered” by biohackers and integrative medicine clinics in the U.S. and Europe. These “Russian” roots are increasingly recognized at biohacking conferences, particularly […]
The bankruptcy of 23andMe, while anticipated by some, still comes as a shock. Yesterday, Anne Wojcicki—founder, CEO, and former wife of Google’s Sergey Brin—announced the company will undergo Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and that she is stepping down as CEO.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long proven superior to humans in many biomedical applications. It began over a decade ago with analyzing X-rays and MRI scans for disease diagnostics. Today, AI consistently outperforms medical professionals in tasks such as image interpretation, diagnostic accuracy, and clinical decision-making.
Food consumption and dieting are among the most sensitive health-related topics. With three-quarters of the U.S. population being overweight and strong societal emotions surrounding calorie intake, studies on diet and nutrition are taken very seriously.
The concept of healthy eating has gained substantial traction in contemporary society, enveloped by numerous misconceptions and myths.
Recently, intravenous injections of supplements became a popular therapy modality in preventive health. The so-called IV drips are applied as stand-alone procedures and as part of multi-procedures health plans.
According to the latest statistics, 70% of the US population is overweight, and 36% are obese. The American Medical Association (AMA) officially recognized obesity as a chronic disease in 2013.
What is it and what are its main principles? A healthy lifestyle is understood as performing various actions aimed at improving health and raising immunity, thanks to which we can live a full, happy and active social life.
Without knowing it, almost all of us carry pathogens. These are primarily microorganisms residing in the gut, the blood, and other body systems.