What are NAD injections and do they actually work?

The longevity crowd has a new favourite molecule—and this time, they’re injecting it. NAD (short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell in your body, where it plays a critical role in cellular energy production, DNA repair, and metabolic function. As we age, NAD levels decline. That decline has been linked…

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ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

What is your metabolic age and how do you calculate it?

You're familiar with your chronological age, but there’s another measure that could be even more relevant when it comes to your health—your metabolic age. This lesser-known metric gives you an idea of how your body is aging on the inside, and it’s often a better indicator of overall health than the number of candles on…

March 23, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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Stanford Chair of Genetics: “Modern medicine is broken beyond repair”

Dr Michael Snyder, PhD Dr Michael Snyder is Chair of Genetics and Director of Genomics and Personalized Medicine at Stanford University. He is the author of Genomics and Personalized Medicine: What Everyone Needs to Know, and co-founder of JanuaryAI, Qbio, Personalis, SensOmics, RTHM, and Iollo. He lives in Stanford, California. Follow him on X and…

March 15, 20250Comments

ByJoe Warner

HEALTH Explainer

CJC-1295 Explained: What It Is, How It Works and What You Need to Know

In the world of health optimisation and performance enhancement, CJC-1295 has emerged as a popular peptide among athletes, biohackers, and longevity enthusiasts. It’s often described as a gentler, smarter way to support growth hormone levels — a biological lever tied to muscle recovery, fat metabolism, skin health, and even sleep. But while it’s widely used…

January 19, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

Peptide Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and is it Safe or Legal?

Peptide therapy has become a buzzword in high-performance health, with claims ranging from faster recovery and better sleep to improved fat loss, hormonal balance, and even longer lifespan. But while its popularity is growing among athletes, biohackers, and anti-aging enthusiasts, there’s still a lot of confusion around what peptide therapy actually is — and whether…

January 17, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

GHK-Cu: The Copper Peptide That May Boost Skin, Hair and Healing

Among the ever-growing list of peptides used in regenerative and aesthetic medicine, GHK-Cu stands out — not just because of its benefits, but because it’s already naturally present in the human body. This copper-binding peptide has been linked to improved skin health, hair regrowth, accelerated wound healing, and even anti-inflammatory and DNA-protective effects. So what…

January 3, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

Thymosin Alpha-1: Can This Peptide Fight Inflammation, Infection and Fatigue?

Thymosin Alpha-1 isn’t new. It’s not being whispered about in underground forums or passed around in black-labelled bottles. In fact, this peptide has been used in clinical settings for more than three decades — particularly in countries like China — as a treatment for chronic viral infections and immune dysfunction. But in recent years, it’s…

January 3, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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HEALTH Opinion

Dr Rishi Caleyachetty: The body positivity movement is wrong – you can’t be fat and fit

Dr Rishi Caleyachetty Dr Rishi Caleyachetty is an expert in obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health, and a doctor at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. He is the Chair of the Junior International Committee for the Royal College of General Practitioners and a member of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group's Obesity Strategic Council. Follow him on…

December 17, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

HEALTH Explainer

What Is Peptide Therapy? Exploring the Science, Benefits and Legal Status

Peptides are one of the most exciting developments in preventative and performance-based health. But with all the hype around fat-burning peptides, anti-aging injections, and recovery boosters, a fundamental question still needs answering: what is peptide therapy? This post gives you a clear, science-based overview of what peptide therapy is, how it works, who it’s for,…

December 13, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

Epitalon: The Anti-Ageing Peptide That Claims to Extend Life

Epitalon has earned a reputation as one of the most promising peptides in the anti-ageing world. It’s often described as a tool to reset the biological clock, protect DNA, and extend life itself. Some claim it can improve sleep, reduce signs of ageing, and even reduce cancer risk. On the surface, it sounds like a…

November 21, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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