Hey there, fellow adventurers! Are you tired of feeling like a tortoise in a world full of hares? Do you want to strut your stuff with confidence, even if your legs are throwing a tantrum? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we’re diving into the fabulous world of rollator walkers! These
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The Latest Research on Fecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT)
Introduction If you’re like most people, when you read fecal microbiota transplants you screwed up your nose, shook your head and thought “no way”. If you did none of those three things it’s most likely because you didn’t realise that fecal microbiota transplants involve transferring healthy stool from a donor
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The Ultimate History of Transhumanism
Introduction As you will discover in this blog, transhumanism and transhumanist thought have a long history. My first encounter with the subject goes back to the late 1960s. Like many young boys, I read a lot of DC and Marvel comics. But the thing that always troubled me was how
Continue readingRevealing How Human Life Will Be Extended
Introduction Imagine it’s the year 2224. It’s 6.00 in the evening and you’re getting ready to go to your granddaughters 80th birthday party! Impossible? Science fiction? No, this is reality if the futurists are right that human life will be extended. Human beings have always been fascinated by the thought
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The Truth about Cognition Enhancing Drugs for Dementia
Introduction Have you seen the Film Limitless? The film is about cognition enhancing drugs, or one particular cognition enhancing drug, the mysterious NZT-48. In the film, Eddie Mora, played by Bradley Cooper, is a struggling who takes the drug and gets an amazing boost to his mental abilities. So here’s
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The Right to Forget: Ethical Dilemmas in Dementia Care
Image by Alexa from Pixabay Introduction It seems almost perverse to argue that those living with dementia have a right to forget. But, we are touching on a dilemma that raises all sorts of ethical questions. A unique characteristic of human beings is our sense of self. Although other animals
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Do You Understand the Social Model of Disability?
Introduction The concept of disability has long been debated, with various models emerging over the years to explain and address the experiences of disabled individuals. Among these, the social model of disability stands out as a transformative approach that shifts the focus from an individual’s impairments to the broader societal
Continue readingAgeing in Place: Why Staying at Home Is the Best Choice for Older Adults in the UK
Introduction Ageing is a natural part of life, and as people grow older, the question of where to spend their later years becomes increasingly significant. In recent years, the concept of ageing in place has gained popularity, particularly in the United States, and it’s gradually making its way into discussions
Continue readingLifespan: Add Years to Your Life Now
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Introduction Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To is a ground-breaking work by Dr. David A. Sinclair, published in September 2019. This thought-provoking book delves into the science of ageing, challenging our long-held beliefs about the inevitability of physical decline. Sinclair, a
Continue readingUnderstanding the Link Between Exercise and Prostate Health
Image by Pexels from Pixabay This article contains affiliate links. Introduction Prostate health is a crucial aspect of men’s overall well-being, and you might be surprised to learn how exercise and prostate health are linked. Recent studies have shed light on the connection between vigorous exercise and prostate health, revealing
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