Revealed: The 'bio-hacks' that claim to help you live longer...
and the ones doctors say really might work From a £13,000 oxygen pod to 'smart' pyjamas that help you sleep By Jane Alexander Published: 12:14 EDT, 5 August 2024 | Updated: 12:14 EDT, 5 August 2024 e-mail View comments Who doesn't want to live longer and live healthier? The urge to extend our lifespan has prompted some, including celebrities (such as model and TV personality Kendall Jenner and former U.S. football star Tom Brady ) to embrace 'biohacking', the art (some say dark art) of optimising health via methods that generally aren't available or approved by mainstream medicine.
This includes everything from wearing continuous glucose monitors (which measure blood sugar levels) and smartwatches (to monitor your health stats), to taking a barrage of supplements. Celebrities like model and TV personality Kendall Jenner (pictured) have embraced 'biohacking', the art of optimising health via methods that generally aren't available or approved by mainstream medicine But while fans argue it's all about optimising your body and extending your life, critics say it's using your body as a laboratory and could be dangerous (or just an expensive waste of time). In the UK, more than 3,000 biohacking diehards recently attended the Health Optimisation Summit in London , a showcase for the latest pills, potions and gizmos promising to add years to our lives.
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