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Why inflammation matters, and what we can do to fight it

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Challenge, Muscle Mass, and Intermittent Fasting: Keys to Healthy Aging and Lifespan Extension

Challenge refers to interventions that challenge the body mentally and physically in order to maintain muscle mass and promote bone health as we age./nIntermittent fasting is an example of a challenge that triggers an anti-inflammatory response and is associated with increased lifespan and healthspan in model organisms./nThe repair side of things does not include sleep./nMastering sleep hygiene is important due to the impact of electrical light, especially the blue spectrum, on the body's perception of starting the day.

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