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features4 hours ago•90 min saved

Steroid Olympics in Las Vegas sparks debate over sports, science, and health

The Verge reports on the inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, a controversial biohacking-inspired sporting event where athletes competed under medically supervised enhancement protocols and access to performance‑enhancing drugs; while some records and personal bests were achieved, critics – including WADA/USADA – warn about health risks and the lack of generalizable data, even as organizers frame the event as scientific evolution and plan future competitions and a telehealth-based business model.

via The Verge|

#biohacking #enhanced-games #features

business7 hours ago•2 min saved

The Longevity Boom: When a Movement Becomes an Industry

Vitalist Bay in Berkeley showcased a longevity conference-festival where attendees joined mass at-home blood testing by Rythm Health and heard talks from cryopreservation to delaying menopause, highlighting how the field is shifting from a loose movement to a commercial industry. The scene blends hype with real biotech demos, investor presence, and ethical questions as researchers, founders, and enthusiasts push to make anti-aging tech more mainstream.

via statnews.com|

#aging #biohacking #biotechnology

health29 days ago•25 min saved

Gary Brecka's day-by-day biohack playbook: sun, breath, hydrogen water and cold plunges

Biohacker Gary Brecka, 55, says he reversed his biological age to 20 using a routine built around morning first-light exposure, breathwork, mineral-enhanced hydration (Baja Gold salt, amino acids, hydrogen tablets), and a four-minute cold plunge or cold shower. He also does light movement, aims for 30 grams of protein in the first hour, and may add red light therapy or hyperbaric oxygen. Nightly, he stops eating hours before bed, dims lights 90 minutes before sleep, magnesium, and a controlled breathing routine to cue deep sleep, striving for about eight hours of sleep in an organic, toxin-free mattress. He emphasizes non-negotiables: sunlight, breathwork, minerals, hydrogen, amino acids, and cold as core levers for daily performance and recovery.

via New York Post|

#aging #biohacking #exclusive

health1 month ago•1 min saved

Does the supplement stack actually boost longevity, or is it placebo?

Experts say there’s limited clinical evidence that supplement stacks extend lifespan; any perceived benefits are likely due to placebo or unproven effects, so focus on evidence-based healthy-aging practices instead.

via NBC News|

#aging #biohacking #health

health2 months ago•32 min saved

The DIY Peptide Boom: Hype, Hazards, and Hidden Costs

A Skeptic Magazine piece warns that although FDA‑approved peptide drugs have advanced medicine, a growing grey-market of unapproved, self-injected peptides sold online poses serious risks: unknown ingredients, immunogenic reactions, potential cancer-related angiogenesis, contamination, and scant human data. It contrasts legitimate peptide pharmacology with unsafe, unregulated products, discusses FDA regulatory shifts that don’t guarantee safety or efficacy, and argues that true medical progress requires rigorous trials, physician oversight, and quality controls rather than influencer hype and DIY injections.

via Skeptic|

#biohacking #evidence-based-medicine #fda-regulation

food-and-nutrition2 months ago•7 min saved

Topol’s Lifestyle-Led Blueprint: Real Longevity Over Piling on Supplements

Amid the longevity hype, the piece elevates Eric Topol’s lifestyle-focused approach—regular exercise, hydration, a Mediterranean diet, seven hours of sleep, and strong social ties—as the most credible path to healthy aging, while criticizing expensive, unproven regimens by biohackers like Bryan Johnson and the costly, mixed-methods approach of Peter Attia; ultimately, Topol’s emphasis on prevention over pills is presented as the most reliable route to becoming a “super ager.”

via American Council on Science and Health|

#aging #anti-aging #biohacking

health3 months ago•12 min saved

Nicotine's New Brand: Productivity Boost or Health Gamble?

A wellness and productivity trend around nicotine is surging among biohackers and startups, with products like nicotine pouches marketed as cognitive enhancers and performance tools. While some research suggests potential benefits for certain cognitive impairments, experts say benefits for healthy individuals are likely marginal and addiction risk remains. The FDA has authorized only a couple of nicotine products so far and is taking enforcement action against unapproved items, creating regulatory risk for many brands. The trend raises concerns about nonsmokers and youths starting nicotine, as influencers frame the substance in edgy, health-boosting terms while legacy tobacco companies push similar messaging through branding.

via statnews.com|

#addiction-risk #biohacking #fda-regulation

health3 months ago•11 min saved

Chasing eternal life: when longevity obsession harms mental health

A growing number of people are driven by fear of death and a fixation on extending life, leading to extreme dieting, obsessive biomarker tracking, costly biohacking, and social withdrawal. Clinicians say longevity fixation syndrome mirrors orthorexia and is rising, particularly among the wealthy; treatment focuses on addressing death anxiety and helping individuals reconnect with their bodies rather than data.

via The Guardian|

#aging #biohacking #health

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Biohacking at Work: Readers Share How They Boost Brainpower and Performance

The New York Times is asking readers to share how they’ve used biohacking—such as sleep and heart-rate tracking with wearables, supplements, and other practices—to improve cognitive function and job performance, as part of reporting on how employers increasingly measure productivity.

via The New York Times|

#biohacking #business #productivity

health3 months ago•3 min saved

Huberman’s TRT Reveal Triggers Fan Backlash Over Credibility

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman disclosed he has been on low-dose testosterone replacement therapy (about 125 mg per week) since age 45, a revelation that clashes with his science-backed, supplement-promotion persona and has sparked fan backlash accusing him of misleading followers. Some fans aren’t surprised given past hints, while others see it as hypocrisy amid his broader health lab-style branding and recent CBS News contributor role.

via Futurism|

#biohacking #controversy #health

health4 months ago•30 min saved

Penile health as longevity beacon, experts weigh in

Biohacker Bryan Johnson treats penile health as a biomarker for aging—using Cialis, penile Botox, and low‑intensity shockwave therapy to improve erections—while experts caution that penile health reflects overall vascular and hormonal health, with nocturnal erections and erectile function serving as meaningful longevity indicators; some aggressive biohacking methods (like stem cell injections) are unproven, and core longevity advice remains focused on diet, exercise, and metabolic health.

via New York Post|

#biohacking #cardiovascular-disease #erectile-dysfunction

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Unveiling the Truth Behind Methylene Blue's Wellness Claims

Methylene blue, a dye with medical uses since the 1870s, is being promoted online for its supposed wellness benefits, such as improved mitochondrial function and cognitive enhancement. However, scientific evidence in humans is limited and preliminary, and the supplement poses significant risks including serotonin toxicity and unknown quality control. Experts warn against self-medicating with over-the-counter methylene blue without medical guidance, emphasizing the need for caution and professional consultation.

via NPR|

#biohacking #health #methylene-blue

health-and-wellness7 months ago•2 min saved

Women Embrace Testosterone for Libido and Youth: Separating Fact from Fiction

Women are increasingly using low-dose testosterone to improve energy, mood, and libido, challenging traditional gender norms and medical practices, and sparking a hormonal revolution that emphasizes self-empowerment and biohacking, though medical caution remains due to potential side effects and limited long-term research.

via Times of India|

#biohacking #health-and-wellness #hormone-therapy

health-and-wellness7 months ago•9 min saved

The Case for Embracing Exhaustion

The article critiques the trend of female biohacking and supplement use, especially among exhausted mothers, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on unproven products like creatine and weighted vests, and emphasizing the importance of rest and natural strength over constant self-optimization.

via The Dispatch|

#biohacking #creatine #exhaustion

health-and-wellness7 months ago•8 min saved

Exploring the MAHA Man Mindset: Fitness, Diet, and Biohacking

The article explores the MAHA movement among men, emphasizing self-care, physicality, and a return to traditional masculinity, while highlighting the movement's blend of nostalgia, skepticism of modern medicine, and interest in biohacking and technology. It discusses how MAHA appeals to men's desire for control and physical strength, and the potential risks and benefits of their health practices.

via Yahoo|

#autonomy #biohacking #health-and-wellness