RamaKrishna HealthCare

12/11/2024

“Given the overwhelmingly elevated lead levels in turmeric from these locations, urgent action is needed to halt the practice of lead chromate addition in the turmeric supply chain.”

Recent study reveals rampant adulteration of food items in India and South Asia:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969724051532

12/11/2024

Seniors highly sensitive to other people's emotions are at a greater risk of getting anxiety and depression.

“Emotional contagion” involves unconsciously mirroring the feelings of those around them. It can increase empathy but also heighten vulnerability to stress.

In senior living environments, these emotional responses can accumulate, leading to psychological distress.

Researchers found that highly sensitive people are up to 10X more likely to experience anxiety or anxious depression compared to those less affected.

Read the full article here:

A recent study reveals that seniors who are more susceptible to “emotional contagion”—feeling emotions from others—are significantly more likely to experience anxiety or depression.

02/11/2024

Ever notice how people who don't tolerate lies, disrespect, or deceit are always labeled difficult, unstable, crazy or bitter?

31/10/2024

Happy Diwali!
May you be blessed with peace and prosperity!

30/10/2024

Longevity Escape Velocity (LEV)

Longevity Escape Velocity (LEV) is a point where medical advancements extend our life expectancy faster than we age.

Another way to define it: LEV is a hypothetical moment in which life expectancy improves quicker than the rate at which people are aging.

Experts predict achieving LEV could be a reality within the next ten years. Visionaries like Ray Kurzweil suggest that reaching LEV might be a reality sooner than we think, possibly within our lifetimes.

In essence, LEV is a race riding the skateboard of AI and science to outpace aging.

Role of AI and Big Data in Longevity Studies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data are game changers. They are helping us decode the complex biology of aging by analyzing vast amounts of data, identifying patterns, and predicting how different treatments can extend lifespan. This tech-driven approach could accelerate our journey to LEV.

Recent Advances in Anti-Aging Research

The progress in the world of anti-aging research is astounding, from new drugs targeting cellular aging to gene therapies promising to reverse age-related damage. Companies like Calico, backed by Google, are at the forefront, investing in cutting-edge research to combat aging.

Breakthrough Therapies and Treatments

Innovative therapies like senolytics, drugs that selectively remove aging cells, and therapies based on CRISPR technology for precise DNA editing appear to be closer to general use. These are leaps forward in our quest for longer, healthier lives.

Social Impact of Increasing Human Longevity

The social fabric could change dramatically. Multiple generations coexisting for longer, reshaping family dynamics, careers, and education. It’s not just about living longer; it’s about redefining life’s stages.

29/10/2024

27/10/2024

Be a zebra.

Zebras are easily spotted in the wild because of their stripes. So, they face constant threats to life.

But the acute stress response lasts in zebras for only a couple of minutes.

While humans can react for days or even weeks.

Studies show that stress can trigger depression in some people and resilience in others.

This second group might be using their “zebra-like” skills — using the “stress relief” system after a stressful situation.

27/10/2024

This simple sentence may change how we think about gratitude, coming from the foremost authority on .

27/10/2024

What is biological aging, and how is it different from chronological age? While two people may both be 70 years old, their bodies can age at different rates. Let’s take a closer look at biological aging.

Biological aging is how your body loses its ability to function over time. As cells break down and repair themselves less effectively, the aging process accelerates, impacting everything from your skin to your immune system.

Chronological age alone doesn’t tell the full story. Two people of the same age can have very different biological ages. Those with a younger biological age tend to have a lower risk of age-related diseases.

That may give you clues to why some people look and feel younger than others. Biological aging is influenced by lifestyle, genetics, and personal experiences, making it unique for each individual. Slowing down the aging process can lead to a healthier and longer life.

Measuring biological age can help you peek into your health risks. Modern tools like epigenetic clocks and biomarkers can help you better predict how your body is aging and identify potential ways to delay it.

Biological aging is the process of your body gradually losing function. So how is it different from your birthday, and why should you care?

27/10/2024

When you accept, you see the need and the way to transform.

26/10/2024

Halloween and Memento Mori both remind us of the inevitability of death, urging us to confront this reality rather than shy away from it. Both are poignant reminders to cherish our time on Earth.

21/10/2024

Aging is a disease ... that can be cured with AI-assisted science

21/10/2024

You don't always have to believe the experts. Nobody has it all figured out. Try new things.