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π§ The Plunge - November 15, 2023
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TECHeSightVision loss, a condition affecting millions of Americans, doesn't only impact the elderly. Although 12.2% of those aged 65-74 and 15.2% of individuals over 75 experience vision issues, nearly 3% of Americans under 18 also struggle with vision impairments. Groundbreaking technology, like eSight, offers hope. Launched in 2006 when R&D began, their technology uses a high-speed, high-definition camera to capture real-time images. The images are then optimized and displayed on OLED monitors inside the glasses, one for each eye. The brain synthesizes these images, allowing users to see with unprecedented clarity. For people with significant central vision loss, this can allow them to achieve 20/20 vision. The technology is a life-changer, just ask the blind man who was able to see for the first time in 38 years. βeSightβ RESEARCHSuper Skin CreamNorthwestern University scientists have made a skincare breakthrough with a synthetic melanin in the form of a potent skin cream. The cream mimics natural human melanin, providing frontline defense against skin damage from sunlight and toxins. The cream acts as more than a shield, healing the skin by extending the immune system. Its power lies in its ability to scavenge free radicals, notorious for causing skin aging and cancer. 'Super melanin' is more efficient than its natural counterpart because it also acts as a protective sponge on the skin's surface, absorbing damaging agents. It also manages all of this without penetrating the skin, instead forming a protective layer, significantly speeding up healing in skin tissue. βMedical Xpressβ β Phones and FertilityResearchers at the University of Geneva and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute recently published data showing a link between mobile phone usage and male fertility. 2,886 Swiss men aged 18 to 22 participated in the study in which frequent mobile phone users were shown to have a notable decrease in sperm concentration and total sperm count. No association was found between mobile phone use and sperm movement or shape. The study spanned from 2005 to 2018, showing that men who use their phones more than 20 times a day have a 21% decrease in sperm concentration compared to those using them less than once a week. It's crucial because the chance of pregnancy is known to decrease with decreased concentration, and very low concentrations lead to increased time to conception. These findings are just one more data point in a frightening trend in which sperm count in men has halved over the last fifty years. It's been assumed that environmental factors and lifestyle habits play a part, but this is the largest study of its kind to confirm the influence of mobile phones. Interestingly, the position of the phone doesn't seem to have an impact. βSciTech Dailyβ THE PLUNGE + AIThe Plunge + AI explores the use of AI in our healthspan journeys. Short on time? Listen to The PlungeHealthspan is about more than our bodies, we need to cultivate our minds to be happy over time. Let's see how AI can make it easier to avoid getting lost in the mania of overwhelming content. Personally, I'm looking forward to having a Tony Stark-esque morning routine where a personal, digital assistant kickstarts my day. And what better way to start any day than The Plunge. Using the VoiceOver plugin, I wanted last week's Plunge delivered via audio. It's not revolutionary, but the beauty lies in the simplicity. From here, it'll be just a few tweaks to build a morning playlist to start my day. Enjoy listening to last week's Plunge, or try yourself for this week:
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Hey I'm Corey, the curator of The Plunge, my newsletter focused on healthspan and longevity. The Plunge gives subscribers up to date articles, podcasts, and videos about longevity and remaining mentally fit while living a long, happy life. ~Corey
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