Aging 101
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Your source for information about NAD+, sirtuins, and other important topics in aging science.
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What is intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a catch-all term that refers to several eating schedules or patterns with periods of time when you don’t eat or when you reduce the number of calories...
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What is metabolism?
Metabolism is the sum of every chemical reaction in your body and is influenced by a variety of factors, including age, genes, stress levels, sleep, and exercise. Learn how it...
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Can you really boost your immune system?
The idea of “boosting” your immune system is an understandably appealing concept—who wouldn’t want a supercharged immune system that goes above and beyond to keep you healthy? The reality, however,...
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What is cellular senescence?
The Hayflick Limit suggests that a normal human cell can replicate and divide roughly fifty times before it cannot divide anymore. With cellular senescence, the cell loses the ability to...
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What is autophagy?
Autophagy is a process where our cells remove components that are no longer functional or necessary and recycle them to build healthy new ones. This “cellular housekeeping” is crucial for...
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Did you know you have two types of immune systems?
The immune system consists of two main components—the innate and adaptive immune systems. Learn about our immune system and how it changes as we age.