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AdvertisementAn 83-year-old doctor and triathlete who transformed his health in his 40s shared the six supplements he takes daily with Business Insider. Here’s what you need to know about the six supplements Maroon takes. And taking turmeric supplements can increase the risk of developing kidney stones, so it’s best to get turmeric from food, Brown said. What I'm saying is there are compounds in wine that have health benefits,” he said. Most people get more than the recommended amounts of magnesium from their diets and from supplements, according to the US Office of Dietary Supplements.
Persons: Joseph Maroon, , Maroon, Mary, Eve Brown, Brown, Fisetin, I'm, , ” Maroon, Trimethylglycine, It’s, it’s Organizations: Service, Business, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Aviv Clinics, Aging, Johns Hopkins Medicine, National Center, Integrative, US Food and Drug Administration Locations: Aviv
The number of colorectal cancer deaths in people under 50 is rising. Dr. Bill Dahut, a cancer expert, shared four ways to reduce the risk of developing the disease. AdvertisementAs the number of younger adults dying of colorectal cance r in the US each year increases, a cancer researcher has shared four ways to reduce the risk of developing the disease. Experts aren’t sure why, but the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with colorectal cancer has been increasing steadily each year since the 1990s. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: Bill Dahut, Organizations: Service, American Cancer Society, Business
Read previewA precision medicine doctor, who tailors her patients’ care to boost their longevity, shared the recipe for the simple, four-ingredient protein smoothie that she drinks every morning. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. 4-ingredient chocolate smoothie recipeBerriesDark chocolateWhey protein (at least 20 grams protein per scoop)IceAdvertisementComite simply blitzes these ingredients together in a food blender and then drinks it on the move. Comite thinks of dark chocolate as a supplementComite considers dark chocolate a supplement because it is so “rich in powerful flavonoids,” which are antioxidants that come from plants. Comite uses a brand called CocoaVia, but you can use any dark chocolate, she said.
Persons: , Florence Comite, Ludlam, Raine Organizations: Service, Precision Medicine & Health, Business, Comite Locations: Florence, York, Comite
Dr. Joseph Maroon is an 83-year-old practicing neurosurgeon and triathlete, who got fit in his 40s. He has made many changes to improve his longevity and health, aside from eating well and exercising. AdvertisementAn 83-year-old doctor and triathlete who got fit and healthy in his 40s told Business Insider what he believes are his longevity secrets, aside from just exercising and eating well. Get enough sleepConsistently getting enough sleep is also important for longevity, Maroon said. AdvertisementQuality sleep is known to have a variety of health health benefits.
Persons: Joseph Maroon, , Maroon, ” Maroon, , Agnes Fenton, BI’s Gabby Landsverk Organizations: Service, Business, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Aviv Clinics, Aging Consortium, Research, World Health Organization, Blood Institute Locations: Aviv
Maroon uses four key diet principles to boost his health and longevity. AdvertisementAn 83-year-old doctor and triathlete who transformed his health in his 40s shared the diet principles he believes have helped him to live a long, healthy life . Artificial trans fats are made when vegetable oil is hydrogenated. They were commonly found in packaged, ultra-processed foods until the Food and Drugs Administration declared trans fats unsafe to eat in 2015. The FDA gave food manufacturers three years to remove trans fats from their products, so most foods no longer contain them.
Persons: Joseph Maroon, , Maroon, Dana Ellis Hunnes, Kristin Gillespie, Heidi Tissenbaum, It's Organizations: Service, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Aging Consortium, US News, UCLA Medical Center, Drugs Administration, FDA, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Healthy aging is a buzzy topic right now, so you may be wondering how you can increase your longevity. But copying what your friends or multi-millionaire biohackers are doing isn't necessarily the best approach. But Dr. Florence Comite, an endocrinologist and founder of the New-York based Comite Center for Precision Medicine and Health , told Business Insider that it's possible to increase our chances of living longer by using the basic concepts of personalized medicine. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. But in the meantime, Comite has tips for tweaking your health and fitness routines to improve your health span.
Persons: biohackers, Florence Comite, It's Organizations: Service, Comite Center, Precision Medicine, Health, Business, Comite Locations: Florence, York
These include ginkgo biloba, fish oil, and folate. AdvertisementAn aging expert shared the six supplements he takes daily, which he hopes will help him live a long and healthy life. Advertisement"I take fish oil for fatty acids because I don't like fish," he said. Here's what to know about the supplements Clancy takes. AdvertisementOne large 2018 study, for instance, found that supplementing with one gram of fish oil per day didn't reduce the average risk of cardiovascular events or cancer in 25,871 participants.
Persons: David Clancy, , Clancy, Ginkgo, It's, Howard LeWine Organizations: Service, Lancaster University, National, Harvard Health Publishing, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo
The 83-year-old turned his health around decades ago and now competes in triathlons. The neurosurgeon shares 3 tips for younger people who want to be as fit as him. Since then, Maroon has completed eight Ironman Triathlons and placed second in his age category for the 2022 National Senior Games triathlon. AdvertisementMaroon shared his tips for younger people wanting to be as fit and healthy with BI. Address the balance in your lifeFinding a balance between work and family commitments has also been key to Maroon improving his fitness.
Persons: Joseph Maroon, , Maroon, Adia Callahan, BI's Gabby Landsverk Organizations: Service, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, WWE, Global Aging Consortium
Read previewAn ObGyn shared the supplements that she recommends to her patients to ease the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome . People with PCOS may have small cysts on their ovaries, irregular periods, insulin resistance , excess hair growth, and infertility. Which supplements are most appropriate depends on the PCOS symptoms a patient has, she said. Inositol supplements are thought to restore the correct ratio of inositols in the body, helping to reverse some of the signs and symptoms of PCOS. Haydanek said that recent studies have suggested that inositol is as effective in treating insulin resistance in PCOS patients as metformin, the "current gold standard."
Persons: , Fran Haydanek, Haydanek, ovulatory, PCOS, Spearmint, spearmint Organizations: Service, Business, PCOS, Rochester Regional Health, Cleveland Clinic, Research Locations: New York
An epidemiologist and nutrition expert shared what he does to look after his gut health. Professor Tim Spector studies the gut microbiome, which is thought to be key for overall health. AdvertisementA top nutrition scientist has shared what he does to care of his gut health, including eating up to 30 plants a week and fermented foods. A person's gut health is considered important for their overall health because the gut microbiome, or microbes that populate it, have a symbiotic relationship with our bodies and play a key role in its functions. Gut microbiome diversity has been linked to greater longevity and overall better health in studies.
Persons: Tim Spector, , ZOE, Spector Organizations: Service, Cleveland Clinic Locations: British
Intergenerational trauma is where the psychological effects of painful events are passed on in families. A psychotherapist shared five signs you might be experiencing intergenerational trauma. Symptoms of intergenerational trauma include difficulty regulating emotions and being overly suspicious. However, a person experiencing intergenerational trauma may not be consciously aware because the symptoms may have become normalized Hammond said. AdvertisementDifficult relationships in your family follow a patternOne of the most obvious indicators of intergenerational trauma is a repeating pattern of relationship dynamics in your family, Hammond said.
Persons: , Hendrix Hammond, Hammond, don't, I'd, you've, what's Organizations: Service Locations: London
A gastroenterologist shared a method he uses to make sure he's eat enough gut-healthy foods. Gut health is important because it's tied to our general health. AdvertisementA gastroenterologist shared the trick he uses to make sure he's eating enough fiber to improve his gut health , and his overall health in turn. He also recommended people eat fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles to improve their gut health. O — omega-3s from fiber-filled foodsOmega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, hempseeds, and walnuts, are also important for gut health, Bulsiewicz said.
Persons: , Will Bulsiewicz, Bulsiewicz, Bartlett, it's, chia Organizations: Service, Stanford, of Medicine, Research, The Cleveland Clinic
AdvertisementThe world's oldest people tend to have certain habits in common, such as eating well, having a good work-life balance, and keeping active. AdvertisementIn Japan, supercentenarians have strict diets, while they're more indulgent in Latin American countriesVillatoro said that in Japan, supercentenarians are generally strict about eating everything in moderation. Supercentenarians are more religious in Latin American countries than in JapanVillatoro said that Latin American supercentenarians tend to be very religious, mostly Catholic. However, Villatoro said that he's noticed supercentenarians from Japan typically aren't as religious as their Latin American counterparts. But more of the older people Villatoro has met in Argentina live in retirement homes than in other countries.
Persons: , Ben Meyers, Fabrizio Villatoro, Meyers, Villatoro, Fabrizio, Yumi Yamamoto, hara, aren't, Japan Villatoro, he's, Yamamoto Organizations: Service, Business, Japan, Research, American, Pan American Health Organisation, Inter, American Development Bank Locations: America, Japan, Ikaria, Greece, Loma Linda, Brazil, Columbia, Argentina
AdvertisementA longevity expert who speaks to SuperAgers every day, and whose great-grandmother lived until she was 115, shared advice for living a long, healthy life. Yamamoto has collected lots of advice for living a long, healthy life from her great-grandmother and from speaking with Japanese supercentenarians every day. Do everything in moderationAlthough they're very disciplined, Yamamoto said that Japanese supercentenarians do allow themselves to indulge — just in a controlled way. AdvertisementBut, she also said that Japanese SuperAgers don't force themselves to do anything they don't want to do — "It is about having both balance and routine in life," she said. Reduce stressThe last piece of advice that Yamamoto shared is something that many other supercentenarians and centenarians say: don't stress too much.
Persons: Yumi Yamamoto, Shigeyo Nakachi, Yamamoto, Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Japan, LongeviQuest
LongeviQuest researchers verify the ages of the world's oldest people. Here are the biggest regrets the centenarians told LongeviQuest they have. AdvertisementTwo longevity researchers, who talk to supercentenarians as part of their day jobs, shared the most common regrets that the world's oldest people have. Meyers, LongeviQuest's CEO, and Villatoro, its Latin America research president, have both asked some of the world's oldest people for their longevity tips as well as the things they wish they had done differently. According to his family, he regrets that he wasn't able to try a different career , which would have enabled him to enjoy more time with his family, Villatoro said.
Persons: They've, LongeviQuest, , Ben Meyers, Fabrizio Villatoro, Meyers, Janet Gibbs, Villatoro, centenarians, Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, Mora, It's, they'd, Evangelista Luisa López Organizations: Service Locations: America, Venezuela, Santa Fe province, Argentina, Mar de Plata
And cracks can appear as early as the wedding planning stage, therapists told Business Insider. Bejar and Toxavidi shared the red flags they see during wedding planning that suggest that a couple's marriage might end in divorce. AdvertisementOnly one person is invested in the weddingHaving one partner take the reins in wedding planning can work if both parties are genuinely happy with that set-up. But if one partner feels alone in wedding planning, that can be a red flag, Toxavidi said. Prioritizing family over the partner"Only ever prioritizing your family of origin rather than the partner that you're about to marry is not a good sign," Bejar said.
Persons: Landis Bejar, , Vasia, Bejar, Toxavidi, they're, shouldn't, there's Organizations: Business, Service Locations: New York, London
She's noticed a few things Japanese supercentenarians do which might contribute to their longevity. AdvertisementA longevity researcher who verifies the ages of supercentenarians, and whose great-grandmother lived to the age of 116, shared four aging secrets from the longest-living people in Japan. So, Yamamoto knows a thing or two about longevity, particularly what Japanese people with long lives have in common. Like in other Blue Zones, super-agers in Japan tend not to eat much meat and spend lots of time with family. "One thing I've noticed about Japanese supercentenarians and centenarians is that they're very disciplined and strict on themselves in terms of straight posture ," she said.
Persons: Yumi Yamamoto, She's, , Fusa Tatsumi, Shigeyo Nakachi, Yamamoto, LongeviQuest, Kane Taneka Organizations: Business, Service, LongeviQuest, Food and Drug Administration, Radio, Research Locations: Japan, Okinawa, what's
A partner's career success can trigger jealousy, which can feel confusing. A clinical psychologist shared the questions you should ask yourself if you're feeling envious. It's likely that exacerbates what is already going on in the relationship," Shallcross said. Sometimes a feeling of jealousy can arise because one partner's changed situation upsets the balance of what each of you bring to the relationship, Shallcross said. Think about the issues that your partner's career success has highlighted, and try to figure out a solution with your partner.
Persons: Dr, Rebekah Shallcross, , Shallcross, you've, it's, isn't Organizations: Service, Pew Research, Business, Feminist Therapy
Dr. Adam Friedman takes hair loss drugs, and helped identify a shortage of them earlier this year. Dr. Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at George Washington University, has been taking minoxidil for thinning hair for three months. Friedman didn't lose any hair because of the shortage, partly because he was already taking finasteride, another hair loss drug. Consider what might happen if you stop taking minoxidilFriedman said that if you stop taking minoxidil, you won't lose all your hair immediately. He acknowledged that although hair loss isn't a "medically threatening" condition, it can greatly impact people's quality of life.
Persons: Adam Friedman, , Friedman didn't, Friedman, minoxidil Friedman, It's Organizations: Business, Service, George Washington University, Drugs, Dermatology, District of Columbia, FDA Locations: District, District of Columbia , Maryland, Virginia
People who most closely followed seven recommendations appeared to have a lower cancer risk. The study's authors acknowledge that their study is observational, and so doesn't prove following the recommendations lower the risk of cancer. More research is needed to investigate the specific impacts of each of lifestyle factor on cancer risk. They also recommend not smoking and avoiding excess sun to reduce cancer risk. AdvertisementMalcomson said: "People should aim to follow as many of the Cancer Prevention Recommendations as they can to reduce their risk of cancer and other non-communicable diseases.
Persons: , Fiona Malcomson, Malcomson Organizations: Service, BMC Medicine, World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, UK, BMI, Nutrition Research, Cancer Locations: England, Wales, Scotland, Newcastle
After they divorced, she discovered polyamory and has been solo polyamorous for three years. Solo polyamory means having multiple partners, no primary partner, and an independent lifestyle. Solo polyamory means I have multiple relationships, but my primary relationship is with myselfTo me, solo polyamory means having relationships that are fulfilling, meaningful, and loving, but my primary relationship is with myself. I don't know if I'll be solo polyamorous forever, but I'll never go back to monogamy. I could see myself having one primary relationship later in life.
Persons: Jennifer Keller, , who's, I'm Organizations: Service Locations: We're
Pope warns against potential dangers of artificial intelligence
  + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Pope Francis gestures on the day he meets with aid and charity representatives at "Centro Paroquial de Serafina" during his apostolic journey to Portugal on the occasion of the XXXVII World Youth Day, in Lisbon, Portugal, August 4, 2023. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File PhotoVATICAN CITY, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Tuesday called for a global reflection on the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), noting the new technology's "disruptive possibilities and ambivalent effects." Francis, who is 86 and said in the past he does not know how to use a computer, issued the warning in a message for the next World Day of Peace of the Catholic Church, falling on New Year's Day. The Vatican released the message well in advance, as it is customary. Reporting by Federico Maccioni, editing by Alvise ArmelliniOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Pope Francis, Violeta Santos Moura, Francis, hasalso, Federico Maccioni, Alvise Organizations: Centro, REUTERS, CITY, Catholic Church, Vatican, Microsoft, IBM, Thomson Locations: Portugal, Lisbon, Vatican
Pope Francis gestures on the day he meets with aid and charity representatives at "Centro Paroquial de Serafina" during his apostolic journey to Portugal on the occasion of the XXXVII World Youth Day, in Lisbon, Portugal, August 4, 2023. REUTERS/Violeta Santos MouraLISBON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Pope Francis visited a Church-run social centre in a low-income Lisbon neighbourhood Friday, urging young people to shun "distilled," orderly lives where everything seems perfect but to "get your hands dirty" by helping the needy. "Tangible love is that which gets its hands dirty," he said. The 86-year-old pope is in Lisbon for the Catholic Church's World Day of Youth festival, which ends on Sunday. "Through your actions, your commitment, by getting your hands dirty, by touching the reality and misery of others, you are creating inspiration, you are generating life," he said.
Persons: Pope Francis, Violeta Santos Moura, Vincent de Paul, Francis, Amelia Grantham, Grantham, Philip Pullella, Louise Heavens Organizations: Centro, REUTERS, Violeta Santos Moura LISBON, Catholic, Thomson Locations: Portugal, Lisbon, Serafina, Spain, Italy, Guatemala, Birmingham, England
It did not say when the combined company will start trading. Pipestone Energy has a market capitalization of $756.83 million, according to Refinitiv Eikon data. Pipestone shareholders will receive about 9.05% of the pro forma equity in the amalgamated company, with existing Strathcona shareholders owning the rest. Including debt, the combined company will have a market capitalization of C$11.5 billion. Calgary, Alberta-based Strathcona was formed in 2020 by the merger of two Waterous Energy Fund-backed companies, Strath and Cona.
Persons: Strathcona, Rob Morgan, Juby Babu, Savio D'Souza, Rashmi Organizations: Strathcona Resources, Pipestone Energy Corp, Strathcona, Pipestone Energy, Energy, Thomson Locations: Strathcona, Calgary , Alberta, Bengaluru
As techno music blasted, one teenager after another stopped to pose for cameras in a cordoned-off area of Gansevoort Plaza in the meatpacking district. Upon their return to a tented area, they exchanged hugs and high fives with their fellow models. After all, wasn’t New York Fashion Week not until September? And why was the audience cheering with the kind of abandon typical of parents at a graduation ceremony? As it happened, the event that took place last Wednesday evening was a graduation ceremony of sorts: This was the annual runway show for the senior class of the High School of Fashion Industries, the only trade-based public school in New York City dedicated to fashion.
Persons: Pastis Organizations: wasn’t New York, High School of Fashion Industries Locations: Lower Manhattan, Gansevoort, meatpacking, New York City
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