Discover the impact of the BPIFB4 gene on longevity and immunity, and find out if you have the longevity variant in your genotype report. The post BPIFB4 Gene Linked to Longevity and Heart Health appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

Supplementing with Alpha-ketoglutarate (αKG) might be beneficial for longevity since it plays a role in energy production and inflammation reduction. The post Supplemental alpha-Ketoglutarate for healthspan appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

The APOE gene variants are tightly linked with the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Find out whether you carry the APOE risk type for Alzheimer's - and learn what all of us can do via diet and lifestyle to prevent this disease. The post Alzheimer’s Genes: APOE appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

A decades-old diabetes drug now holds promise for increasing healthspan. Research shows that metformin may reduce the risk of some of the diseases of aging, thus increasing the number of years someone is healthy. The post Metformin: Longevity research and genetics appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

The Klotho protein is involved in many of the diseases of aging. Learn more about this gene and find out how your Klotho variants may impact healthy aging. (Member's article) The post Klotho Gene: Anti-aging superpowers? appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

The TREM2 gene is important in how the brain's immune system functions. Learn how variants in this gene impact the risk for Alzheimer's disease. The post TREM2 and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

Just like there are genetic variants that increase the risk of Alzheimer's, there are also variants that protect against this disease. Check your genetic data to get a better picture of your risk factors. (Member's article) The post Genetic Mutations that Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in the elderly. You will find supplements specifically promoted for preventing AMD. This article explains age-related macular degeneration, delves into the genetic risks, and then explains which supplements are likely to be protective and which may do more harm than good. The post Age-Related Macular Degeneration Genes appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

The World Health Organization (WHO) categorizes light at night as a probable carcinogen. Learn why dim light at night increases your risk of breast cancer -- and what you can do to easily reduce this risk. (Member's article) The post Why light at night increases the risk for cancer appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more

Researchers found that Texas counties with higher levels of lithium in their groundwater had less of an increase in Alzheimer's rates compared with counties that had lower levels of lithium. This isn't a total surprise since previous studies had linked lithium to a decreased risk of dementia, but it is a great confirmation at a large scale population level.  The post Lithium Orotate: Mood, Alzheimer’s, and Aging appeared first on Genetic Lifehacks ..read more