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Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe
There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By 🍂🍂🍂.8 months ago in Longevity
Vitamin C Doesn’t Just Brighten Your Skin — It Rewrites Its DNA, Says New Study"
The skin is our first protective barrier. With time, the outer layer, the epidermis, thins out. It loses its ability to block external harm. Keratinocytes form most of this layer, moving upward to create the skin’s shield.
By 🍂🍂🍂.8 months ago in Longevity
Colonoscopy vs. stool tests: Doctors found out which is better at detecting cancer
Regular screening can stop colorectal cancer before it turns deadly. A Spanish trial that followed 57,000 adults for a decade now shows that a laboratory stool test performs as well as a full colonoscopy at detecting early disease.
By 🍂🍂🍂.8 months ago in Longevity
Researchers believe they have identified two important microorganisms that cause multiple sclerosis.
Researchers have been searching the gut for bacteria in the microbiome that cause multiple sclerosis (MS) for decades. Two types of bacteria that hide in the small intestine are now clearly implicated by new evidence from a rare twin study.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in Longevity
Prevagen: A Critical Look at the Claims Behind the Jellyfish Protein Supplement
Prevagen™ is a widely marketed brain supplement that purports to improve memory and cognitive clarity. Frequently advertised on television—often featuring older adults sharing anecdotal success stories—Prevagen is commonly found in drugstores and pharmacies across the country. Its signature ingredient is apoaequorin, a calcium-binding protein originally derived from jellyfish. The manufacturer asserts that this protein can enhance brain function, particularly in aging individuals. But does this bold claim withstand scientific scrutiny?
By Paul Claybrook MS MBA9 months ago in Longevity









