Project Agelessly™

Honestly? Aging gets all the spotlight, but it’s definitely not the only danger lurking around. There's a whole bunch of other threats out there, some of them way more immediate. So yeah, let’s talk emergencies — specifically, the kind nature likes to throw at us. 1. Know What You’re Dealing With First things first, ya gotta figure out what risks are even possible where you live. Earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes — all that stuff depends on the area. But don’t forget the homegrown dangers either, like power blackouts, broken gas lines, or accidental fires ( FEMA, 2021). Just doing a quick risk- check can help you figure out what kinda stuff you’ll wanna focus on. 2. Set Up a Game Plan for Communication If things go sideways, knowing how to get in touch is a big deal. Jot down a list of go- to contacts: local police, hospitals, your cousin Gina who always knows what’s up. And maybe pick someone who lives out of town to be your “ central command” if local lines are toast ( ...

1. Eat Better, Feel Better What you put on your plate matters more than people sometimes think. Studies have found that eating lots of fruits, greens, whole grains, and lean meats may lower your odds of several types of cancer ( World Cancer Research Fund [ WCRF], 2018). Veggies like broccoli and Brussels sprouts ( from the cruciferous family) carry compounds like sulforaphane, which might help stop cancer cells from spreading ( Li et al., 2019). On the flip side, eating too much processed meat or sugary stuff has been tied to a higher risk of colorectal and other cancers ( Domingo et al., 2021). 2. Skip the Smokes, Go Easy on the Booze Smoking still holds the title for the # 1 avoidable cause of cancer — it’s tied to lung, throat, bladder, and more ( CDC, 2021). Cutting out cigarettes, even secondhand ones, can make a huge difference. As for drinking, having too much alcohol can raise your risk for things like liver and breast cancer. The American Cancer Society ( 2020) says to kee...

In the world of aging research, two big names stand out: Dr. Matt Kaeberlein and Dr. David Sinclair. Both have done a lot to push the field forward, but they’ve also butted heads — and lately, Dr. Kaeberlein has publicly called out some of Dr. Sinclair’s claims, raising red flags about scientific accuracy and trust. What Dr. Kaeberlein’s Worried About Dr. Kaeberlein, who teaches at the University of Washington, hasn’t exactly held back when it comes to critiquing Dr. Sinclair ( who’s based at Harvard). One big flashpoint came when Sinclair’s company, Animal Biosciences, put out a press release claiming they'd made the first- ever supplement that could reverse aging in dogs. Kaeberlein responded pretty bluntly — he called it misleading and said it was just not true. In fact, according to him, there’s no hard proof that the product reversed aging in dogs at all. For Kaeberlein, this wasn’t just about a bad headline — it was about honesty. He stressed that scientists in leadership...

Melatonin’s one of those go- to supplements people reach for when sleep goes out the window — whether it’s because of jet lag, night shifts, or just plain old stress. But even though it’s easy to get over the counter, how you take melatonin matters. Use it the right way, and it can help reset your sleep schedule. Use it wrong, and, well… you might be even groggier than before. So, What Even Is Melatonin? Melatonin is something your brain naturally makes — mainly from a tiny part called the pineal gland. It helps your body know when it’s time to rest and when it’s time to wake up ( Hardeland, 2021). Usually, melatonin levels start rising as it gets dark, nudging your body into wind- down mode, and then they drop again in the morning. Thing is, stuff like late- night screens, weird work hours, or crossing time zones can mess with how much melatonin your body makes. That’s when a little extra support might help. Best Practices: How to Take Melatonin Without Messing It Up Here’s a few th...