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title: Our Colleague's October Wellness Connection Is Here!
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Boston to Las Vegas, exciting updates, and so much to learn: life expectancy at max, Zelar city + longevity states, skinny genes, and more.

| View in browser OCTOBER 2024 The A4M October Symposium → Boston, MA October 24-26, 2024   We're less than two weeks away from the year's penultimate event. The conference agenda is our most diverse yet, featuring five state-of-the-art courses – including the second-ever Clinical Weight Management Certification Program and learner-favorite IV Therapy Symposium.    Explore the offering and sign up for what fits your practice best here.  Have you kept up with the major announcements before our grand finale, LongevityFest 2024? If not, you're in for a treat.    ICYMI, Here's The Latest:    Keynote Stars David A. Sinclair, A.O., PhD + Serena Poon, CN, CHC, CHN   Featured Speakers Peter Attia, MD, Sara Gottfried, MD, Gordon Lauc, PhD, Dave Asprey & many more.   Agenda Updates LongevityFest Main Stage session schedule is live!   LongevityPro A new elite tier offering an exclusive, elevated, seamless Fest experience.   Pre-Conference Workshops Transformative, intensive, and ahead of the curve, this year's workshop selection will sell out fast. Secure a spot in your favorite one by clicking here. Discover LongevityFest 2024 Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming to your inbox!   P.S. Purchase your ticket before October 31, 2024 when registration rates increase across all tiers.  Webinars \| Now Available On-Demand Resolving Weight Loss Resistance: Optimizing Gut Health and Inflammation with Peptide-Based Solutions and Supplement Strategies   Applying Glutathione Genomics in Supporting Detoxification Pathways   Enhancing Mitochondrial Fitness through Supplements: The Role of AMPK Activation and Breath Analysis   Featured Blog Industry Updates Human Longevity May Have Reached its Upper Limit Scientific American The Story: New research suggests that the dramatic increases in human lifespan seen throughout much of the 20th century have plateaued, indicating a potential upper limit to longevity.   Why It Matters: This challenges the prevailing belief in indefinite lifespan extension and necessitates a shift in focus from radical life extension to longevity and geroscience—improving healthspan, not just lifespan. The secret to slimming? Special 'skinny genes' double weight loss ScienceDaily The Story: A new study suggests that 14 "skinny genes," particularly PARGC1A, significantly influence weight loss in response to exercise, doubling weight loss outcomes compared to those without these genes.   Why It Matters: Lifestyle changes and exercise remain crucial for optimal outcomes, even with genetic advantages, the study reveals. Therefore, integrating genetic profiling into weight management plans may improve treatment efficacy and manage patient expectations. Can a ‘longevity state’ accelerate therapies against aging? Longevity.Technology The Story: The concept of longevity network states, or special economic zones designed to accelerate aging research and therapies, moves forward with the launch of Zelar City in Berlin. Between October 5th and November 17th, scientists, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking individuals will co-live, work, and conduct studies that accelerate aging therapies under relaxed regulations to foster rapid biotech innovation and attract investment.   Why It Matters: Zelar City is another extension of the Zuzalu ecosystem – a radically new approach to medical research initiated by Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the cryptocurrency Ethereum. The "longevity state" concept and its continuing growth could dramatically accelerate the development and approval of life-extending therapeutics, potentially impacting the global population and longevity industry as a whole. Trending Podcast “If you can get a great engine, which is the microbiome, and put the great fuel in, which is nutrition…Now you’ve got a high-performing vehicle.“ - Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD In the latest episode of the Redefining Medicine podcast, our esteemed host, Erika Schwartz, MD, sits down with a revolutionary in microbiome science and study, Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD. Co-founder and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics – a true pioneer in DTC probiotic formulations – and featured speaker at the upcoming LongevityFest 2024, Dr. Cutcliffe shares critical scientific insights based on 20+ years of expertise.   What you’ll hear about: Dr. Cutcliffe’s journey from molecular biology to launching Pendulum A key lesson she learned from her daughter’s experience with antibiotics  Specific strains of bacteria her company targets that other’s don’t, and why that’s the case The incredible outcomes associated with precision probiotic supplementation Tune In This is an educational message from A4M, 1801 N Military Trl Ste 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States, 561-997-0112 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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