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Rapamycin extends mouse lifespan 9–14%
NAD+ precursors reverse aging in humans
Blue-light glasses improve sleep quality
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#COVID19 Q&A Video #4 (3/11/20) — Whalespan

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#COVID19 Q&A Video #4 (3/11/20)

Peter Attia8m · 2020-03-12

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◐Partially SupportedCase fatality rate differs from infection fatality rate by excluding asymptomatic cases.✓Well SupportedExercise is an alternative to sauna for vascular improvement, activating similar mechanisms like heat shock proteins, core body temperature increase, and BDNF.◐Partially SupportedWidespread, accurate PCR testing is crucial for triaging patients and understanding how to contain the virus.◐Partially SupportedMaintaining optimal levels of vitamin D and vitamin C is recommended.Partially Supported

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Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for severe outcomes and often accompanies comorbidities like high blood pressure.

✕Not SupportedTaking excessive amounts of supplements like liposomal vitamin C, copper, or silver for immunity is nonsensical and potentially dangerous.

◐Partially SupportedHigh blood pressure and heart disease are risk factors for severe outcomes.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with more ACE2 receptors may be at higher risk for viral entry into cells.

◐Partially SupportedAge over 70 is associated with a doubling of the case fatality rate for a certain disease.

◐Partially SupportedPeople who smoke, have smoked, have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, are over 70 years old, or have high blood pressure and heart disease are at higher risk.