• 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.

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  • How to pick a good omega-3 supplement

    Omega-3s are extremely important for health: they are necessary for functions from muscle activity to cell growth. They also happen to be one of the two essential fatty acids that...

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  • What is DNA methylation, and what does it tell ...

    Everyone knows that DNA is the code that makes you, well, you. But did you know that that code can be used by your body in different ways?

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