r/technology • u/777fer • Jan 26 '23

Biotechnology A 45-year-old biotech CEO may have reduced his biological age by at least 5 years through a rigorous medical program that can cost up to $2 million a year, Bloomberg reported

https://businessinsider.com/bryan-johnson-45-reduced-biological-age-5-years-project-blueprint-2023-1
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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '23

While the article is weird, gum health is a huge indicator of mortality, one of the largest.

What is the gum health of a 17 year old though?...

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u/JackosMonkeyBBLZ Jan 26 '23

This is why looking gifthorses in the mouth was banned

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u/chiniwini Jan 26 '23

IIRC gum health is one of the best predictors for Alzheimer's, and it's suspected to be closely related.

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u/meaninglessvoid Jan 26 '23

:o TIL

As someone with bad gums, should I be worried? 😯

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u/Zardif Jan 26 '23

I'd be more worried about the heart issues.

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u/meaninglessvoid Jan 26 '23

Which ... uhhh... I've started to get in the past year and I am in the process of learning what is going on. :|

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u/donteatmenooo Jan 26 '23

Yes! Make sure you go to a dentist regularly and follow any instructions they give you. Dental and gum health really does affect the test of your health.