Thank you, readers, for a lively dialog that has developed at the bottom of this page over the last few weeks, touching on some subjects that I have written about and many that I haven’t written about. I will take this space to respond to some of what you’ve written about. Some of my favorite topics include exercise, epigenetics, NSAIDs, and the gut microbiome. Reports of whole-body rejuvenation with the four “Yakanaka factors” is especially promising. I’m grateful to Dr Paul Rivas for many of the ideas that I’ve expanded on here.
Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen
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