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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic DJ, 58, with smash hit UK no 1 reveals anti-ageing secrets as his youthful looks leave fans baffled
ROGER SANCHEZ is in the best shape of his life and, ahead of his next mega- show at Pacha in Ibiza on Sunday night, the superstar DJ told me he trains like an athlete. In an exclusive chat ahead of the concert, Roger says: 'I've been thinking about the hyperbaric chambers that footballers go in and I'm going to start getting more into cold water plunges. But I train. I go to the gym. I do take care of myself. I do biohacking too. 8 8 'I will have biohacked it to the point where I can jump up and down on stage for years to come. 'I'm trying to avoid wheelchairs at all costs.' His youthful looks belie his true age, with Roger just two years off celebrating his 60th birthday. And he admits fans are baffled by how he still looks so young, laughing: 'People always ask, 'Who's your plastic surgeon?' I'm like, 'God, I've never had any work done.' My wife keeps me on my toes. She is my inspiration.' Roger's other half, Kristen Knight, is a fellow DJ, and the pair split their time between the US and Ibiza — where Roger is a Pacha club stalwart. He says: 'We try to push each other forward with our music. 'Working together comes naturally, and we DJ together a lot. 'Turntable hog' 'We're both very technical DJs, so it works. 'But I've been around for quite some time, which allows me to open some doors, but equally I am happy to step back when it's time for her to take the position. When she's playing, I try to make sure that I'm supportive and she makes sure she's supportive of me. 'I tend to be a 'turntable hog', as she likes to call it. I try to step back and not be as greedy with the decks as I can be.' Roger Sanchez: The Lifelong DJ Keeping the Party Alive After Sunday night's show, Roger will play two more huge sets at the superclub before taking a final bow at Pacha's All Night Long closing weekend on October 12. And the veteran star has no plans to stop spinning the decks any time soon. 'I never gave thought to the expiration date,' Roger says. 'I enjoy the mental gymnastics of trying to think five tracks ahead and reading the dance floor. 'I've never really viewed this as a job. I viewed this as a passion, and I'm fortunate enough that they pay me to do so. 'That being said, I've never said, 'I'll keep doing this until I'm 100.' ' I wouldn't be surprised if he tried. Fly bye, Charli THEY tied the knot over the weekend, but Charli XCX and George Daniel are saving their honeymoon for after their second wedding later this year. Just 24 hours after formally saying their vows at Hackney Town Hall in East London, it was back to work for the Brat summer star. 8 8 My exclusive snaps show the singer being waved off by The 1975 drummer George at Luton Airport's jet terminal as she headed off on a job. Charli looked remarkably fresh-faced after partying with her closest friends and family until the early hours of Sunday following their wedding. But I bet she couldn't wait to grab an extra snooze on her fancy flight. The couple, who got engaged in 2023, will tie the knot again in Sicily later this year. My insiders told me Charli and George have organised a massive blow-out wedding for all of their loved ones. It's the cherry on the cake after an amazing year for the both of them. Miley Spotify gig made into movie MILEY CYRUS'S Billion Club Live concert with Spotify has been made into a film which is available to watch now. During the show, which was recorded in Paris in front of her biggest fans, Miley performs some of her biggest tracks, including Flowers, We Can't Stop and Wrecking Ball, which have all surpassed one billion streams on the download service. Her film is the second to come from Spotify's Billions Club concert series, with the first featuring The Weeknd back in December. Glitz all fab fun ★★★☆☆ IF you're looking for a carbon copy of 2010 film Burlesque, I'm sad to say this West End adaptation might not be for you. But if you head to the Savoy Theatre with an open mind, I can promise you'll come away with a smile on your face, thanks to the camp-as-Christmas production. 8 Jess Folley steals the show as Christina Aguilera's Ali and takes on the difficult musical arrangements with ease. Christina was in the audience for the gala night and told those around her how proud she was of the actress after Jess took her final bow. Todrick Hall, who plays costume designer Sean, has undeniable star power and stage presence, and he's honed his comedic timing to perfection. The costumes and choreography are bold and brash, and the whole show is immediately impressive. At times, it feels like the production has turned from an adaptation of the hit film made popular by Cher and Christina, to a proper labour of love for Todrick, who not only stars but is also the director, choreographer and composer. Prior to the gala night, Todrick axed an hour of the show, which was definitely wise as the running time still stands at a beefy two and a half hours. Burlesque will no doubt divide fans and critics. But if you are willing to take in the beauty and sass of the cast – along with the cheesy jokes – it's guaranteed to lift your spirits. JACK HARDWICK Bieber Justin front in battle for No1 JUSTIN BIEBER is racing towards the No1 spot in the Official Singles Chart tomorrow. But it's going to be a photo finish, with his track Daisies now just 100 units ahead of Dior, by MK ft Chrystal. 8 If Justin, left, makes it to the top, Daisies will be his first No1 since he achieved the feat with Ed Sheeran on their song I Don't Care six years ago. Justin's new album Swag was released last week and has already broken all kinds of records. It is his most streamed project globally and went straight to the top of the charts on both Spotify and Apple Music's album charts in more than 100 countries. Swag is also his most personal album to date and we reckon it's well worth a listen if you've not already downloaded it. Price is right for Madge MADONNA is pushing ahead with her next album, and she wants her fans to know it. The Queen of Pop has been busy in a London studio where she has been working with Stuart Price. The album, Confessions Part 2, is the follow-up to her 2005 record Confessions On A Dance Floor. Madge had huge success with Stuart before, with the pair coming up with hits including Get Together, Jump and Hung Up. And insiders say they have been cooking up even more magic. 'Madonna sounds incredible,' my music mole said. 'She and Stuart are on fire and the songs sound so fresh and fun.' Hurry up and get it finished please, Madge – we're desperate to hear it. Biz Blinds GETTING a gift from your other half can be super-romantic. But when household name Bland Blanked started to woo one of his many glamorous lovers, the object of his affections got more than she bargained for when he popped 'his and hers' bags of cocaine on the table during a date. As it wasn't the kind of bag she might have hoped for, she duly dumped the handsome telly star. The only way is up the nose in Essex, clearly. Abi hides message THE Last Dinner Party's Abigail Morris says a song on new album From The Pyre was inspired by a 'situationship' she was in with another major artist. Speaking in the latest issue of Rolling Stone UK, the star said: 'I've spoken with so many artists who are in relationships with other artists and they use their albums and artwork to offer a secret code to them. 8 'I've done it too. In that song I interpolated a melody from the song of someone I was seeing at the time. 'It's not like I want them to know or the world to know – it's just I know and that's really entertaining to me.' We'll start guessing when it's released on October 17.
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Why biohacker Bryan Johnson wants to sell his anti-aging business to build a new religion
Tech entrepreneur and longevity crusader is thinking of ditching his 'pain-in-the-ass' anti-aging nutrition and supplements company to focus on his 'Don't Die' movement, a community of likeminded biohackers 'united in defeating all causes of human and planetary death.' Article content In a lengthy interview with Wired, the 47-year-old California multimillionaire said he is 'so close' to shutting down or selling Blueprint, a wellness company devoted to 'maximally slowing' aging and reversing aging that's already occurred. Article content Article content 'I've been talking to people about this. I don't need the money, and it's a pain-in-the-ass company,' Johnson told Wired's Katie Drummond. Article content Article content Johnson said Blueprint evolved from his own personal search for a clean, low-in-heavy-metals protein powder into a business venture that was just 'trying to do people a solid. The problem is now people see the business and give me less credibility on the philosophy side. I will not make that trade off … So yeah, I don't want it.' Article content The self-described most measured human on the planet, Johnson takes 40 odd vitamins and supplements daily as well as hundreds of daily measurements of his heart, liver, lungs, kidneys and other body organs so that they may 'speak for themselves what they need to be in their ideal state.' Article content In 2023, Johnson, his then 17-year-old son and Johnson's father participated in a multi-generational plasma exchange. Johnson received plasma from a litre of blood siphoned from his son at a Texas spa in the hope his son's blood would make him younger. Article content The plasma swap apparently had a null effect: In January, Johnson posted on X that he was no longer injecting his son's blood and had 'upgraded' to another controversial plasma protocol. Article content I am no longer injecting my son's blood. I've upgraded to something else: total plasma exchange. Steps: 1. Take out all blood from body 2. Separate plasma from blood 3. Replace plasma with 5% albumin & IVIG Here's my bag of plasma. Who wants it? 🧵 — Bryan Johnson (@bryan_johnson) January 28, 2025 Article content Johnson eats all the day's food before noon and sticks to a strict high-fibre, 'veggies and legumes,' no alcohol, no sugar diet that makes him feel sharper while avoiding 'post meal dead zones,' he's shared on X. Article content Last year, in a therapy dubbed 'Project Baby Face,' Johnson attempted to restore volume he's lost on his face from a calorie-reduced diet with fat injections in his temple, cheeks and chin. He didn't have enough of is own body fat so he used donor fat. It didn't go well: 'Immediately following the injections, my face began to blow up,' Johnson posted on Instagram. 'And then it got worse, and worse, and worse until I couldn't even see,' a severe allergic reaction. Article content What is Project Blueprint? Article content Johnson has explained how, In 2021, 'I endeavoured to figure out proximity to longevity escape velocity. How far away are we from one year of chronological time passing and one staying the same age biologically? I called this Project Blueprint.'
Gizmodo
16-07-2025
- Science
- Gizmodo
Life-Extension Guru Bryan Johnson Says He Has Way More Microplastics in His Semen Than His Blood
Bryan Johnson seems to have never heard the phrase 'too much information.' The anti-aging tech guru, who is currently engaged in a grand effort to turn himself back into a (physical) teenager, has documented his bizarre journey with a stark candor that is at once deeply cringe-inducing and somehow also sorta amazing. In the past, Johnson has shared quite startling facts about himself, revealing that—in his effort to turn back biological time—he has sometimes resorted to electro-shocking his own penis (this was supposed to produce better erections) and once accepted blood transfusions from his own teenage son. This week, Johnson shared yet another personal insight that nobody asked for: His jizz has substantially more microplastics in it than his blood does. On X on Tuesday, Johnson posted: 'I have microplastics in my ejaculate. 2x the concentration than my blood. + 167 microplastic particles in 1 ml of ejaculate + 70 microplastic particles in 1 ml of blood Ejaculate levels are 238% higher than blood. This was in Nov 2024.' He added: 'Compared to my blood, my ejaculate has 239% the amount of microplastics.' Wow, thanks dude! Very interesting stuff. Pardon me while I go wash out my ears. Johnson is always running a battery of tests on himself, as he seeks to study the activities and practices that might crack the code of eternal youth. In that sense, Johnson has put himself up as a guinea pig in the pursuit of more optimized health regimens, which is admirable, I guess, if not a little bit insane. Johnson shared some of the insights, 'Since this test in Nov 2024, I've dramatically reduced microplastics in my blood,' Johnson also shared on X. 'By 93%. I'm going to retest ejaculate soon to see if the reduction has happened there too.' Admittedly, Johnson is referencing a serious issue here, which is that our modern world is so plush with plastic that it's toxically leaking into our bloodstreams (and, apparently, our jizz). In his tweets, Johnson cited a meta-analysis study published in 2024 that discussed 39 different papers on 'male reproductive toxicity of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs).' The study found that increased levels of microplastics in males led to reduced testosterone, testicular inflammation, and 'impaired spermatogenesis at tissue/organ levels.' The study concluded that, ultimately, 'decreased sperm quality or quantity was noted and [had been] proved by meta-analysis.' The glut of microplastics in our bodies is something that the scientific community has increasingly sought to warn the public about, though regulatory and political solutions remain frustratingly out of reach. With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running the federal health bureaucracy, I wouldn't expect an incoming top-down solution anytime soon.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I look like I've had Botox but it's just my new diet that cleared my wrinkles in 30 DAYS – I lost a stone & a half too
A WOMAN transformed her skin and banished her wrinkles through a new diet, all whilst dropping a stone and a half. Janis Luize Rocha Leites, 30, had been vegetarian for two years, but says it left her feeling sluggish, spotty, and 'not my best self'. 6 6 The San Diego make-up artist said: 'I wasn't happy with my skin or body. I had no energy.' 'My face would swell up, I had small red dots that looked like blemishes, and my hair was falling out.' Fed up, Janis turned to the extreme carnivore diet, which is a zero-carb lifestyle that consists entirely of animal products. Inspired by a friend whose glowing skin she envied, Janis did a full 30-day cleanse, eating only meat, salt and water. 'I noticed his skin and hair had completely changed,' she said. 'When he told me it was from the carnivore diet, I had to try it.' In just one month, Janis says the changes were dramatic. She was 20 lbs lighter and claims her skin had changed completely. She also felt sharper, saying her brain fog had also cleared up. Janis added: 'My double chin disappeared. My tummy looked lean. My periods became regular.' I've lost 5 stone and learnt the truth about thin privilege and men are nicer to me but a restrictive diet isn't the answer But the biggest shock was that her wrinkles had vanished. She said: It felt like I had got Botox done.' Her face was tighter and smoother but it was all natural. She added: 'It felt like I was biohacking my body.' Janis had also given up alcohol at the time, and believes the diet gave her body a full reset. 'The diet helps you with your cravings - I was a big sweet tooth but not anymore. ' she said. 'I feel like a total new person' After the diet, Janis reported that her periods also stabilised. She also believes the diet helped her fall pregnant in January 2025, although she admits there's no way to know for sure. 'I had said to my boyfriend, 'I'm getting more fertile ', I can't say it was 100% from the diet, but it felt like something in my body had changed.' Now 23 weeks along, Janis has slightly adjusted her diet during pregnancy. She now eats around 300g of meat a day, mainly red meat with some chicken or pork, plus scrambled eggs, bone broth, and the occasional piece of fruit or carbs to support healthy weight gain. 'I still feel amazing,' she said. 'I used to always feel bloated after eating vegetables, even when they were organic. Now, I feel so much lighter and more energised.' And she doesn't plan to stop after the baby arrives. Janis hopes to raise her child on a carnivore-based diet and plans to start them off with nutrient-rich bone broths. 'I've seen people talking about how it means they have no mood swings and sleep all the time', she said. Best anti-ageing products According to skincare expert, Shelly Woods, these are the must anti-ageing skincare products to keep in your skincare kit: The Medik8 Gentle cleanser - features mild cleansing agents plus sensitive-friendly ingredients , which makes it optimised for gentle cleansing power. Cera-C Pore Reducing Toner The Ordinary Buffet serum - tackles signs of ageing CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30 - helps your skin retain moisture - and this layer of the skin can diminish with age The Q+A Vitamin C Eye Cream - will brighten up and energise your under eyes The Ordinary's Retinol Serum 0.2% Squalane - visibly firms and plump the skin Read more on Shelly's advice here. If you're after luxury anti-ageing products, Sensitive Lab offers an Eternalist A.G.E retinol and Serum Hydropeptide sells a Lumapro-C serum which will brighten the skin and correct pigment They also offer a Power Lift advanced ultra-rich moisturiser and a Firma Bright, Vitamin C booster. These will help brighten and tighten your skin dramatically. The Nimni night cream helps firm the skin through collagen production support. E.S.K offer ageless micro-needle patches to help reduce fine lines 6 6 6
Forbes
14-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
The Longevity Revolution Is Coming — Will It Include You?
Who wants to live forever? The answer is — just about everyone. But as people live longer, the real question is whether those extra years will be healthy, productive, and accessible to all — or a privilege for the few. When most people think about longevity, they think about fitness trackers, sleep clinics, biohacking startups, or the latest personalized supplements. But as someone who has spent the past decade building a healthcare company in Bangladesh, I can tell you: the tools for living longer have been around a very long time. What's missing are the systems to make those tools available to everyone. The evidence is clear: if everyone in the world had access to a basic health check once a year, we ... More could increase life expectancy by up to seven years across the globe. The biggest breakthroughs in life expectancy won't come from flashy technology. They will come from preventing disease altogether — from ensuring that more people can detect and manage chronic illnesses before they become life-threatening. Today, over 70% of deaths globally are caused by chronic, non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Modern longevity is about staying healthy, active, and free from chronic disease for as long as possible. As longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has said, 'The goal isn't to avoid death entirely — that's impossible — but to delay the onset of the diseases that most commonly kill us.' The goal isn't to avoid death entirely — that's impossible — but to delay the onset of the diseases that most commonly kill evidence is clear: if everyone in the world had access to a basic health check once a year, we could increase life expectancy by up to seven years across the globe. And yet, many people only seek care when they are already seriously ill. In emerging markets especially, the window for prevention closes too soon — often due to cost, distance, or a lack of trust in the system. At Praava Health, we've seen how that can change. Through a combination of high-quality physical clinics and digital tools, we've served nearly a million patients in Bangladesh — and today, over 30% of our patients come to us for preventive care, not just treatment. Technology plays a critical role — not as a substitute for the doctor, but as a bridge that amplifies access and care. At Praava, digital tools allow us to reach underserved communities, automate clinical protocols, flag early signs of disease, and help patients take control of their health. If we focus only on technology, we risk leaving vast populations behind. Nearly three billion people globally still lack internet access. Over a billion live without reliable electricity. The good news is that we don't need fancy tech to improve healthspan. Even in the richest countries in the world, no technology tool or gadget can replace human connection, continuity, or care. No technology, no treatment, can substitute for the power of community. In fact, as more of us spend more and more time looking at screens rather than at each other, loneliness is one of the greatest and most underestimated health challenges of our time. We now know that social isolation doesn't just affect our mental wellbeing — it increases the risk of heart disease, dementia, and premature death as much as smoking or obesity. Longevity begins with systems: trusted, accessible, affordable care. Across the Global South, we've already seen how simple, system-level investments in prevention can dramatically improve outcomes: These stories prove what's possible, even when resources are scarce. The tools to extend life are in frontline clinics, community health programs, and policies that make prevention accessible. And the returns on longevity are not only social — they're economic. Longer, healthier lives translate into stronger labor markets, rising incomes, and growing consumer demand. In emerging markets, simple interventions can deliver outsized gains for both health and financial returns. Healthcare systems in Asia, for example, trade at 2-3x the valuations of comparable U.S. systems — driven by demand, demographic momentum, and the ability to leapfrog outdated, rigid infrastructure. These markets can build more efficient, tech-enabled health systems from the ground up. Ultimately, each of us must be the quarterback of our own health and longevity. As Dr. Richa Chaturvedi, a leading endocrinologist in India, reminds us, 'Longevity is a fascinating mix of what we inherit from our parents and the choices we make every day. While our genes do set the stage—some people are simply born with a head start—most research agrees that how we live plays a bigger part in how long and how well we live. Things like what we eat, how active we are, how we handle stress, and whether we avoid harmful habits like smoking can make a huge difference, sometimes even outweighing family history. So, even if you don't come from a long line of centenarians, there's a lot you can do to stack the odds in your favour and enjoy a longer, healthier life.' However, without systems that enable those choices, people — especially in the Global South — are left behind. Longevity is a fascinating mix of what we inherit from our parents and the choices we make every most effective healthcare systems are built on a foundation of prevention — not just flashy tech, but high-quality, accessible care that ensures everyone can benefit from something as simple and powerful as an annual health check. To truly democratize longevity, we need: ✔ Affordable, high-quality healthcare and diagnostics, centered around primary care ✔ Financing tools like microinsurance and wellness-linked savings ✔ Investments in frontline workers and community health teams ✔ Regulations that promote access to nutritious food and clean environments ✔ Policies that remove barriers — particularly for women, rural communities, and aging populations The same drivers fueling longevity businesses in the West — prevention, proactive care, system design — are even more scalable, and often more urgent, in the Global systems that empower healthier, longer lives isn't just a moral imperative — it's an economic one. And it's one of the most investable opportunities of our time. If longevity is the next frontier of human progress, it must belong to all of us — not only those of us who can afford it.
