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Fashion Network
06-05-2025
- Health
- Fashion Network
Estée Lauder brings skin longevity institute to Costa Rica
Estée Lauder announced on Friday the debut of its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas, in a new partnership with Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection in Costa Rica. Located in the resort's Casa de Agua Spa, the new Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia offers visitors an immersive beauty experience based on the U.S. cosmetic company's Re-Nutriv skincare powered by skin longevity science. Unique to the Costa Rica location, which sits next to nation'sBlue Zone, Estée Lauder has added three new Re-Nutriv facial treatments to its existing offerings, combining the brand's patented Sirtivtity-Lp age reversal technology. Each treatment is designed to deliver customized results via an immersive, multi-sensorial journey, according to a press release. The Americas launch comes after the opening of Skin Longevity Institutes in London and Hainan. 'We couldn't be more excited for the opening of the Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia. When we launched our Skin Longevity platform here more than a year ago, we knew that it was just the beginning,' said Justin Boxford, global brand president, Estée Lauder. 'Hacienda AltaGracia is truly a place unlike any other, honoring the rich local culture and lifestyle practices while providing guests with unparalleled luxury experiences and high-touch service, both of which are at the heart of the Estée Lauder brand. Through exclusive age reversal skincare treatments and holistic wellness activations, the Skin Longevity Institute will provide the ultimate elevated Estée Lauder experience for guests, all inspired by our expertise in skin longevity science.' In addition to the facial treatments, onsite estheticians will work with EstéeLab Skin Pro, the brand's skin diagnostic tool, to analyze skin and develop a customized facial protocol for guests. Throughout the partnership, Hacienda AltaGracia will also host top wellness practitioners for onsite residences. For the May opening, two members of Estée Lauder's longevity collective will be in residence, namely Manjit Devgun, mind coach and mindful movement practitioner, and Crystal Greene, a renowned esthetician and Estée Lauder global Re-Nutriv skincare ambassador. 'At Hacienda AltaGracia, we are constantly exploring meaningful ways to support our guests on their personal journey toward living well,' said Vivianne Garcia -Tunon, vice president of wellbeing, Auberge Resorts Collection. 'The launch of the Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia represents an exciting evolution of our immersive well-being programming—seamlessly integrating advanced skincare, science-backed longevity practices, and the restorative power of our natural surroundings. This partnership offers our guests a truly unique opportunity to feel vibrant, nurtured, and inspired.'
Fashion Network
05-05-2025
- Health
- Fashion Network
Estée Lauder brings skin longevity institute to Costa Rica
Estée Lauder announced on Friday the debut of its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas, in a new partnership with Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection in Costa Rica. Located in the resort's Casa de Agua Spa, the new Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia offers visitors an immersive beauty experience based on the U.S. cosmetic company's Re-Nutriv skincare powered by skin longevity science. Unique to the Costa Rica location, which sits next to nation'sBlue Zone, Estée Lauder has added three new Re-Nutriv facial treatments to its existing offerings, combining the brand's patented Sirtivtity-Lp age reversal technology. Each treatment is designed to deliver customized results via an immersive, multi-sensorial journey, according to a press release. The Americas launch comes after the opening of Skin Longevity Institutes in London and Hainan. 'We couldn't be more excited for the opening of the Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia. When we launched our Skin Longevity platform here more than a year ago, we knew that it was just the beginning,' said Justin Boxford, global brand president, Estée Lauder. 'Hacienda AltaGracia is truly a place unlike any other, honoring the rich local culture and lifestyle practices while providing guests with unparalleled luxury experiences and high-touch service, both of which are at the heart of the Estée Lauder brand. Through exclusive age reversal skincare treatments and holistic wellness activations, the Skin Longevity Institute will provide the ultimate elevated Estée Lauder experience for guests, all inspired by our expertise in skin longevity science.' In addition to the facial treatments, onsite estheticians will work with EstéeLab Skin Pro, the brand's skin diagnostic tool, to analyze skin and develop a customized facial protocol for guests. Throughout the partnership, Hacienda AltaGracia will also host top wellness practitioners for onsite residences. For the May opening, two members of Estée Lauder's longevity collective will be in residence, namely Manjit Devgun, mind coach and mindful movement practitioner, and Crystal Greene, a renowned esthetician and Estée Lauder global Re-Nutriv skincare ambassador. 'At Hacienda AltaGracia, we are constantly exploring meaningful ways to support our guests on their personal journey toward living well,' said Vivianne Garcia -Tunon, vice president of wellbeing, Auberge Resorts Collection. 'The launch of the Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia represents an exciting evolution of our immersive well-being programming—seamlessly integrating advanced skincare, science-backed longevity practices, and the restorative power of our natural surroundings. This partnership offers our guests a truly unique opportunity to feel vibrant, nurtured, and inspired.'
CBS News
08-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Researchers seek to demystify the biology of aging
Chicago — Medical researchers in Chicago are studying the difference between a person's chronological age — how many years they've lived — and their biological age, how old their body actually is. "We are in a place where the biology of aging has been demystified," said Dr. Douglas Vaughan, director of the Potocsnak Longevity Institute at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and the head of the study. "...If we can slow down aging, just a little bit, we can push back the onset of disease, and we can give people a longer health span." The foundation of Vaughan's research came from a small Amish community in Indiana, where he found that a genetic variation in about 10% of the population allows them to live, on average, a decade longer than those in their community. "They can teach us a lot about what's required for healthy aging to take place," Vaughan said. That work has evolved into an international examination of aging Vaughan leads at the Longevity Institute. "As you get older, you want to know, like, am I going stay sharp," Vaughan said. The Longevity Institute was established in 2022. Study participants undergo a one-time visit that lasts anywhere from 60 minutes to 3 hours, with follow-ups to provide updates on their health status. "Being able to be a representative from minority community is really important because I wanna know, how does this information measure up to people like me?" study participant Kalinda Marshall said. The researchers use a series of tests to calculate biological age, including a scan of the retina and an analysis of participants' physical movement. They also measure body mass in a machine called a Bod Pod. They do an electrocardiogram for heart function. They then use artificial intelligence to scour the mountain of data to come up with a number for a participant's biological age. "Artificial intelligence gives us the opportunity to find patterns in the data that we can't find with our eyes, that we can't detect with a human brain," said Dr. Josh Cheema, a cardiologist with Northwestern Medicine involved in the project. The work has a special focus on people in marginalized communities and those living with long-term medical problems. "We are really interested in finding out ways to slow down aging in people that are disadvantaged," Vaughan said. A network of similar labs conducting the same research on three other continents is in the works, and there are already signs of progress. In trials, pills that mimic the genetic variation that helps Amish live longer has done the same thing for mice.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The five-day diet that blasts belly fat
It sounds too good to be true. A five-day diet that promises not only a slimmer body, but also the tantalising possibility of a longer lifespan, improved heart health and reduced inflammation. Dubbed the 'fasting mimicking diet (FMD)' because it delivers all the benefits of fasting, including blasting belly fat and cholesterol, while still allowing you to eat. The five-day diet was created by Prof Valter Longo, a biogerontologist and director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California. His specific diet called 'Pro-Lon' (short for 'pro-longevity'), was awarded the first patent in history for 'promoting longevity and healthspan.' So what exactly does all this mean? Here's our guide on following a fasting mimicking diet, including a meal plan. What is a fast mimicking diet? Benefits of fasting Other five day diets Fast mimicking diet vs. intermittent fasting Trying the diet Tips for fasting Meal plan FAQs The five-day 'fast' has already been shown to slow ageing in animal studies, but now these benefits have been replicated in humans. Study participants, who followed the regime for three or four months, following the diet for five days, then eating normally for the other 25, showed their cells and immune systems were acting in a more youthful way. Even more surprisingly, further analysis of blood samples revealed that they had reversed their biological age by two and a half years. When the body goes into fasting mode it supports cellular rejuvenation and longevity. Our bodies are built to fast 'that is literally the reason we carry body fat,' says Dr Jason Fung, a nephrologist, fasting expert and the author of The Obesity Code. Humans have been practising fasts for millennia. However, most of us cannot stick to an extended fast, drinking nothing but water, and still live a normal life. Which is where the 'fast mimicking diet' comes in: a way of achieving the same results as a full fast, but crucially, with the advantage of eating something. 'The fast mimicking diet (FMD) makes it easier for people to do a longer fast [five days] as there is some structure and some food,' Dr Fung explains. The five-day diet ranges from consuming 1,100 calories on day one to 800 calories on days two to five and is made up of foods that are plant-based, low sugar, low protein and contain a research-backed composite of nutrients. This combination tips the body into fasting mode, meaning you're drawing on fat cells for fuel and using up old dead cells – a process known as autophagy. Fasting can: Prof Longo says fasting attacks abdominal fat, without affecting lean muscle (unlike most other diets, which he says 'will cause loss of fats, water, sometimes lean muscle and bone density'). 'On average the general population lose 5-6lbs of weight, mostly fat, after three cycles of a five-day FMD,' he adds. One published study found that as well as losing body weight – specifically abdominal fat – those who followed ProLon for five days a month for three months, saw reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol and had an increase in stem cell production, as well as reduced levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), a hormone linked to cancer risk when it is raised. There are currently several clinical trials underway to look at how it can help cancer patients, something Prof Longo describes as 'very promising'. 'I know from having completed or helped complete a number of clinical trials that multiple yearly cycles of FMD can have a range of very beneficial effects on risk factors for ageing and diseases,' says Prof Valter, who has also written The Longevity Diet. UK-based nutritional therapist Rhian Stephenson has designed a programme based on FMD principles (plant-based, low calorie), providing recipes you can cook yourself. Her five-day 'fast' includes smoothies, quinoa salads and mushroom courgetti-pasta dinners, along with regular recorded yoga sessions. 'Because we reduced calories but kept nutrient density high, people reported having far more energy than they expected,' she says. 'It is a short, controlled period of caloric restriction combined with rest and foods that are designed to enhance repair, microbial health and promote healthy blood sugar,' explains Stephenson. 'The key difference between the fasting mimicking diet and other calorie-restricted diets is that they are low in protein so that triggers cellular repair. It's also designed to keep insulin and blood sugar below a certain baseline, so that the body dips into its fat stores for fuel.' Eliza Jenkins, 46, a mother of three with a stressful job as a solicitor, tried the 'Five-Day Cleanse' online programme and says she felt surprisingly good on it. 'I had a really surge of energy on day three, and even though it was months ago, now, I've felt more energetic ever since.' There were other benefits – half a stone of weight loss. 'My skin felt and looked lovely and my digestion has really improved. I felt brilliant.' Advocates of the fasting mimicking diet say that it can achieve better results than IF alone, particularly for midlife women, who can often lead stressful lives and compound the stress with high-intensity workouts, which raise the body's cortisol and lead to further inflammation. We're getting more used to the concept of fasting – specifically intermittent fasting (IF), such as the 5:2 diet, popularised by the late Dr Michael Mosley, or 16:8, where dieters restrict their eating to within an eight-hour window. In recent years, IF has become the fourth most popular diet plan in the UK, with 134,000 average monthly searches. It's not just a fad: a systematic review of 40 studies found that intermittent fasting was effective for weight loss, with a typical loss of 7-11lbs over 10 weeks. 'Intermittent fasting can be a useful tool to help maintain or lose weight, support digestion and optimise energy when it's done properly,' Stephenson says. 'But from my experience, a large proportion of people who use IF also engage in other intense activities including things like high-intensity exercise, extreme work stress and dietary stress from socialising or going out – and they rely on IF as a magic bullet.' Prof Longo adds: 'We know [from research] that 16 hours or longer of daily fasting, particularly if they involve skipping breakfast, are associated with a shorter, not longer, lifespan and increased cardiovascular disease and other conditions. So, in my opinion people should consider two to four fasting mimicking diet cycles per year and fast for 12 hours per day, not 16.' ProLon meal kits are a specific plan – which include dried soup blends, nut bars, pouches of olives, kale flax crackers, supplements and herbal teas – made up of specific calorie counts and contain more than 70 different vitamins. It costs an eye-watering £199 for the five days. While the ProLon kits are relatively easy to follow, the problem with prepared sachets of food is that it's hard to learn healthy long-term habits. Critics of the plan include Prof Tim Spector, who says that 'FMD is gaining popularity as a temporary diet as opposed to an evidence-based dietary and lifestyle change'. However, it is perfectly possible to do a DIY five-day fasting mimicking diet without investing in packets of pre-made food. Simply focus on high quality plant-based proteins, mainly from nuts (a maximum of 18-25g per day), healthy fats and vegetables and keep your calories to around 800 a day. 'You'll want to include some high impact foods like green tea and turmeric, that are rich in polyphenols,' says Stephenson. It's not advisable to leap into either five-day diet without a bit of preparation. Not only do you need to clear your social calendar (unless you regularly meet friends for a cup of bone broth), but you need to cut out excess sugar for two weeks beforehand, along with refined carbohydrates and ultra-processed foods, according to Stephenson. The week before the fast, cut out all sugar, alcohol and red meat. Some more tips to help with fasting include: Clear out the cupboards. Make sure you don't have tempting things hanging around, just the ingredients you need each day. Don't do it alone. Join a group (Artah have an online community, while ProLon have a Facebook group) or do it with a friend to keep your morale up. Replenish your salts. When we fast, we lose electrolytes, which can cause headaches, mood swings, and fatigue. Stephenson recommends either a pinch of sea salt in water first thing to replenish them. Don't ditch the caffeine. Having small amounts of plain coffee and tea (without milk or sugar) is fine for 16:8, intermittent fasting (IF) and fast mimicking diet (FMD). Rest more. Fasting is the time to stop high intensity workouts and strength training, but low intensity movement such as walking or light yoga can help keep cortisol levels low. How often you do fasting mimicking in a year is dependent on the results you want to achieve. Prof Longo recommends once a month for three months, and then as and when you feel the need. Stephenson says that for 'significant weight loss', she recommends doing her cleanse quarterly, but for maintenance, once or twice a year is enough, not only to potentially give your body some long-lasting health benefits, but also to 'help make you more aware of your eating habits'. Yes. 'Small amounts of plain coffee and tea are fine for 16:8, IF and FMD,' Stephenson says. Also ditch the splash of milk and spoonful of sugar. Generally, it is a five-day diet. Prof Longo says 'people should consider two to four fasting mimicking diet cycles per year and fast for 12 hours per day'. Keto is a low-carbohydrate and high fat dietary approach that puts the body in a metabolic state called ketosis. This means the body will burn fat for energy instead of glucose, and this is what helps with losing weight. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. 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