IFL Science, Medical Xpress and MSN News covered research by Constanza Cortes on a potential breakthrough in dementia treatment, where researchers are developing a pill that mimics the benefits of exercise, offering a promising solution for individuals who are unable to engage in physical activity.
GQ ran a feature on Valter Longo on his dietary approach focusing on promoting longevity through a plant-based diet that emphasizes fasting and caloric restriction. “I spend all my time thinking about how to make people live longer. … not just giving people something that is healthy, but something that is healthy and the people are going to enjoy for years, if not for the rest of their lives.”
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Liliana Ruvalcaba, 2024 Master of Arts in Medical Gerontology graduate, says her experiences in the GEMSTEM program gave her the support needed to become a Fulbright Scholar. She plans to develop, implement, and evaluate a telecare intervention to promote healthy aging among older adults in Bogotá, Colombia.
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USA Today quoted Valter Longo on exploring the increasing use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for managing diabetes, discussing their benefits in providing real-time glucose data.
Washington Post quoted Eileen Crimmins on a study that suggests humans are hitting the upper limits of possible lifespans. Crimmins, who was not involved in the study, said she agreed with the study’s findings, adding “For me personally, the most important issue is the dismal and declining relative position of the United States.”
“Most of what I’ve accomplished, I’ve accomplished after 50,” says the actor, filmmaker, writer, and advocate.
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The McCollough Report podcast mentioned research by Valter Longo on excess protein intake and its long-term effects.
Health quoted Valter Longo in a story outlining five daily habits practiced by longevity researchers to promote better health. “I do 12 hours of time-restricted eating—9 a.m. to 9 p.m.—and I do two to three cycles of the fasting-mimicking diet per year,” Longo said.
Today quoted Valter Longo in an article about President Jimmy Carter reaching age 100 and the factors that may have aided his longevity, including his involvement in causes for the community. “Community involvement tells you that you want to live, you want to help other people. … “In the end, (it’s) whatever gets you out of bed.”
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