Metabolic ill health will cost the global economy trillions

McKinsey Health Institute recently released a 59-page report on global metabolic health — and the numbers are impossible to ignore. Around 900 million adults worldwide are obese, and more than 20 chronic diseases, from diabetes to dementia, are directly linked to obesity. The economic impact is equally severe: $2.76 trillion in GDP could be wiped…

October 23, 20250Comments

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…

September 13, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

BUSINESS

The tech billionaires betting big on longevity

If you had billions in the bank, where would you invest? For some of the world’s wealthiest tech entrepreneurs, the answer is simple - developing life-extending technology so they can stick around a little longer to enjoy their riches. From reversing aging to regenerative medicine, these industry giants are pouring their fortunes into making a…

The Truth About Supplements, Sleep and Shrinking for Longevity

Judd Lienhard is surprisingly open to questions about mortality. Behind the 250 pounds of muscle is a man unusually willing to confront what that mass means for his long-term health and to plan for its eventual disappearance. “I do not plan to be doing this when I’m 70,” he says flatly. His goal? Drop fifty…

March 8, 20250Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

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

HEALTH Explainer

Sermorelin Benefits: Can This Peptide Really Boost Growth Hormone the Safe Way?

Sermorelin is one of the more widely used peptides in the health optimisation world, particularly among those looking to support hormone health, recovery and healthy ageing. Often billed as a safer, more natural alternative to growth hormone therapy, it’s commonly prescribed in longevity clinics and sometimes used by athletes and fitness professionals to improve sleep,…

September 27, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

TECH Opinion

Aubrey de Grey: Ageing is a disease not your destiny and we will find a cure

Aubrey de Grey Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical gerontologist, author and president and chief science officer of the Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in anti-ageing and longevity research focusing on developing strategies to combat ageing and extend human healthpan and lifespan, believing ageing is a condition that…

July 15, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

VO2 max running cardio endurance athlete

TRAINING Explainer

Improve your VO2 max to get fitter, faster and live longer

VO2 max is the pinnacle of what the human body can achieve in terms of aerobic output. So elite athletes care a great deal about their VO2 max score - but should you? Yes, and with very good reason. VO2 max isn’t just of concern to world class performers; it’s a crucial indicator of your…

July 10, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

TECH Vanguard

Dr Ash Kapoor: Upgrade your health like you upgrade your gadgets

Dr Ash Kapoor Dr Ash Kapoor is a qualified medical practitioner specialising in human optimisation and longevity, focusing on applying interventions to optimise cellular function and decelerate decline to prevent dysfunction, disorder, disease and ultimately ageing. To further advance the study of longevity medicine, Dr Kapoor supported the launch of Levitas Academy, a specialist training…

July 1, 20240Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

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