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Beth Newcomb

Is Intermittent Fasting Safe and Beneficial? (Medscape)

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Medscape quoted Valter Longo in a story about the myths surrounding intermittent fasting. “The estimate is that by eating only during 11 hours a day, the person will consume 7000-15,000 fewer calories per month. … There seem to be changes in the breakdown of fats, which can promote fat loss instead of fat storage, as well as changes in insulin sensitivity, which we’re only beginning to understand,” Longo said.

Global Healthspan Summit opens in Riyadh, exploring new approaches to aging (Arab News)

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Arab News quoted Pinchas Cohen, who advocated for tailored health interventions based on genetics and lifestyle at the Global Healthspan Summit in Riyadh. “We need individualized lifestyle interventions rather than a one-size-fits-all model. The Mediterranean diet, while beneficial, may not be effective for every population.” He also highlighted mitochondrial health: “By understanding mitochondrial DNA mutations and their effects on metabolism, we can develop targeted therapies that address the root causes of age-related diseases.”

Experts On Aging Reveal The 5 Major Habits That Will Improve Your Longevity (HuffPost)

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HuffPost quoted Jennifer Ailshire on SuperAgers and lifestyle factors that increase the chances of longer, healthier life. “We think of SuperAgers … as people who are reaching 85 years of age, so they’re exceeding the typical or average life expectancy for … their cohort,” Ailshire said. “For us, a SuperAger is not just someone who’s long-lived. It’s also someone who’s maintained a fairly high level of physical, cognitive, psychological and social well-being.”