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Inflammaging: How Inflammation Accelerates Aging Written by: Clement Ng, Nutritionist of HealthPro | 6 minutes read Age and Inflammation Research consistently shows that inflammation naturally increases with age even without any infection or injury (Emily L Goldberg, 2015). This ongoing, low-grade inflammation is known as ‘inflamm-aging’, which contributes significantly to aging and increased risk of age-related diseases (Carlos López-Otín, 2013). And ultimately contributing to frailty, disability and mortality as people get older (Amit Singh, 2023). S..

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Activate FOXO3 — The Gene That Helps You Age WellWritten by: Clement Ng, Nutritionist of HealthProIntroductionGeroprotectors, compounds that act to slow down the aging process and delay the onset of age-related diseases, have emerged as means to prolong healthspan in the aging population (Alexey Moskalev, 2016). Central to these geroprotectors is FOXO3, a geroprotective gene that has been consistently associated with human longevity (Robert N. Butler MD, 2013).Studies have shown FOXO3 to play an essential role to slow down aging by being a significant regulator of cellular stress res..

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From SG60 to SG120: The Dream of Healthy Longevity is Within Reach And The Secret Lies in Your Gut Written by: Clement Ng, Nutritionist of HealthPro As Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, we honour not only our nation’s resilience and progress but also our shared aspiration for a longer, healthier life. The demographic future of the country shows the population is living longer, but not necessarily in better health as indicated by an average gap of 10 years between healthspan and lifespan (Andrea B. Maier, 2025). From the launch of the National Healt..

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, and altered bowel habits that may include diarrhea and/or constipation. As a functional disorder, it is not linked to tissue damage and is diagnosed by criteria related to key symptoms. Importantly, IBS should not be confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a broad term describing conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.