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A recent study published in the medical journal BMC suggests that adopting a vegan diet could help reduce biological age. Researchers conducted a study involving 21 pairs of adult identical twins, where one twin from each pair followed a vegan diet for eight weeks. The findings revealed that the vegan twins experienced reduced DNA methylation, a key marker associated with biological ageing. When discussing the optimal diet for anti-ageing, it’s important to consider different perspectives on ageing itself. Dr. Linia Patel, a women’s health dietitian, emphasizes the distinction between "lifespan" and "healthspan." While lifespan refers to the total years lived, healthspan focuses on the quality of those years. Dr. Patel points out that the goal should be not just to live longer, but t...

Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the heaviest man at 610 kilograms, lost 542 kilograms thanks to the intervention of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. With extensive medical care, surgeries, and a tailored program, Shaari's weight reached 63.5 kilograms by 2023. Before this remarkable transformation, he had been bedridden for over three years. We frequently hear incredible weight loss stories, but Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari's journey is truly exceptional. Once the heaviest man in the world, Shaari lost an astonishing 542 kilograms with the help of Saudi Arabia's former King Abdullah. Weighing 610 kilograms and bedridden for over three years, Shaari received extensive medical treatment free of charge, all made possible by the king's intervention. Khalid Bin Mohsen Shaari's condition gained ...