Wellness and longevity enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience The Future of Longevity with Gary Brecka LIVE on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. The exclusive event is hosted by Sequel Brands’ Ultimate Longevity Center (ULC) in partnership with Ultimate Human.

The afternoon will feature renowned human performance expert, entrepreneur, and longevity advocate Gary Brecka, who will share insights into strategies for improving health, physical performance, and longevity. The event is designed to bring together Brecka’s followers, wellness enthusiasts, and members of the expanding longevity community for an engaging experience featuring expert insights, interactive wellness activities, and access to products and practices incorporated into Brecka’s own wellness routine.

Doors will open at 1:00 PM PST, giving attendees an hour before the main program to explore wellness experiences and activations across the venue. Highlights will include:

Admission is free, but attendees must register in advance and claim a complimentary ticket. Registered guests will receive additional venue details and event instructions.

“Ultimate Longevity Center was created around a simple mission: give people access to the tools, technology, and education needed to live healthier, longer lives. I'm looking forward to sharing what I've learned with the Los Angeles community and everyone who is passionate about improving their health and longevity,” said Gary Brecka.

Ultimate Longevity Center was established with the goal of making advanced longevity solutions more accessible to a broader audience. The company brings together emerging technologies, science-backed protocols, and expert guidance to help people take a proactive approach to their health while improving performance. With more than 200 territories sold across the United States, the Los Angeles event will offer attendees an opportunity to experience the ULC concept firsthand and learn more about its wellness services, membership options, and franchise opportunities.

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Livelong Media has unveiled the complete roster of speakers and sponsors for the Livelong Women's Health Summit, taking place on September 25–26, 2026, at the Hilton Midtown in New York City. Following the overwhelming success of its sold-out debut in San Francisco, this year's event is expected to welcome more than 2,000 attendees and over 100 leading experts for two days of evidence-based discussions on women's health, including aging, hormones, brain health, and the science behind today's rapidly expanding wellness and treatment landscape.

Academy Award-winning actress and activist Jane Fonda will headline the opening session, "The Third Act: Aging Successfully." Joining her are renowned beauty entrepreneur Bobbi Brown, menopause specialist Dr. Mary Claire Haver, exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims, orthopedic surgeon and Unbreakable author Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Chief Medical Officer of Hers, fertility expert Dr. Natalie Crawford, and psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani, alongside a diverse lineup of clinicians, scientists, researchers, and health innovators.

"Women are looking for facts—not marketing. They want access to research, honest discussions about benefits and risks, and the freedom to make informed decisions about their health," said Katie Gaudu, Chief Operating Officer of Livelong Media. "Our summit is designed to provide exactly that: a trusted space for meaningful conversations without pushing products or miracle solutions."

The two-day agenda features keynote presentations, 15 specialized masterclasses centered on longevity, and 40 interactive roundtable sessions exploring topics such as hormonal changes, ovarian aging, the effects of declining estrogen, inflammation and cognitive health, AI-powered personalized medicine, and navigating midlife in the workplace.

The summit is made possible through the support of a broad network of sponsors whose contributions help fund educational programming, research presentations, discounted and complimentary student tickets, and an interactive exhibition showcasing innovations in women's healthcare. Rather than viewing them simply as sponsors, Livelong Media recognizes these organizations as mission-driven partners committed to advancing women's health education.

The 2026 partner lineup includes AAUW, Align Tech, Ammortal, Arid Blayne, Athletech News, Buck Institute, Carolyn Rowan Center at Mt. Sinai, City Pickle, Cntrl+, EightSleep, Elixir Play, Evermore Pet Food, Experience Life, Function Health, Gina, Gloria, Gotham, Hailey Happens Fitness, Health & Fitness Association, Human Longevity Inc., Jona Health, Kathy Kamei, KeraFactor by Skin QRI, Lume Health, Lumisque, Mblue Labs, Menrva, Monarch, Parasym, Portfolia, Pvolve, ReVelist, Seli Strength, Siemens, Spears Physical Therapy, Sybil Wellness, The 'Pause Life, Throne Science, Timeline, Twelve 28, Vital Ventures, Women's Health Forum NYC, and Zero Gravity.

"Each of these organizations has invested in something far greater than brand visibility," Gaudu added. "Their support allows us to deliver credible, research-driven education instead of sales-driven messaging. This summit exists because they believed in creating a platform where women can access reliable information and make empowered health decisions."

In return, sponsors gain exposure to a highly engaged national audience seeking trustworthy health information rather than conventional advertising. Throughout the event, participating organizations will be integrated into the educational experience through the exhibition hall and program activities, sharing space alongside respected physicians and researchers. Livelong Media says this editorial-first approach reflects the trust it has built with its audience of more than 300,000 monthly readers.

The New York summit also marks the beginning of a broader expansion, with additional Women's Health Summit events scheduled for Dallas, San Francisco, and Boston in 2027, before returning to New York.

Healthcare professionals attending the conference can earn up to 10 CE/CME credits across 10 credentialing organizations, including AMA PRA Category 1, ACPE, and ANCC. An optional two-hour clinical workshop on Saturday afternoon, produced in partnership with Pinnacle Conference, is expected to offer an additional 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (pending accreditation) for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and allied health professionals.

Conference registration is priced at $595 for General Admission, $695 for Premier access, and $1,095 for the VIP experience. VIP attendees will receive exclusive access to a Friday evening reception with featured speakers and a private meet-and-greet with Jane Fonda. Discounted group pricing is also available for organizations and teams.

Additional event information, the complete agenda, and ticket registration are available through the official Livelong Women's Health Summit website.

Operation Pathways has secured a 2026 Thome Aging Well Grant to launch its Strengthening Food Access for Older Adults initiative in Baltimore, Maryland. The organization is among 24 nonprofit groups in Maryland and Michigan collectively receiving $3.8 million to help lower-income older adults remain safely and independently in their homes while aging with dignity.

A subsidiary of The NHP Foundation, Operation Pathways delivers on-site resident services at 33 affordable housing communities across 10 states and the District of Columbia. Its programs are designed to support seniors, families, and individuals in achieving greater stability, health, and long-term well-being.

For older residents, these on-site services play a vital role in helping them age in place by reducing social isolation, strengthening housing stability, and connecting them with essential resources. In Maryland alone, more than 45,000 older adults experience food insecurity due to fixed incomes, increasing living expenses, limited access to grocery stores, and transportation barriers.

Through the new grant, Resident Services Coordinators at The Bolton North Apartments and The Terraces at Park Heights in Baltimore will expand initiatives aimed at improving food access for seniors. Planned efforts include enhanced enrollment and renewal assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), expanded food pantry services and home-delivered food boxes, and community-led shared meals that encourage social engagement among residents.

Established in 2022 by Enterprise Community Partners with support from the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation, administered by Bank of America as trustee, the Thome Aging Well program follows a trust-based philanthropy model. This approach empowers local organizations to respond quickly and effectively to the specific needs of the communities they serve.

Stephany De Scisciolo, Enterprise's Vice President of Impact, Evaluation and Population Health, emphasized that the funding provides community organizations with the flexibility to tailor solutions to local challenges. She noted that entrusting resources to experienced, community-based partners helps maximize the program's impact by enabling older adults to continue living safely and comfortably in the neighborhoods they call home.

Since its inception, the Thome Aging Well initiative has distributed more than $23 million to 66 community, government, and tribal organizations. The program has benefited over 14,000 older adults through home modifications that support aging in place, workforce development and training, preventive health services, food access and delivery programs, and a broad range of additional support services.

Creyos, a global provider of digital cognitive and behavioral health assessment solutions, has announced that its technology is featured in two research posters at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2026, the premier international forum for dementia research. While one study focuses on improving the early identification of cognitive impairment in clinical practice, the other examines the long-term effects of bushfire smoke exposure on the cognitive health of rural firefighters. Together, these studies demonstrate the versatility of the Creyos platform in addressing diverse questions related to brain health.

Cognitive performance is influenced by a broad range of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, environmental exposures, and clinical conditions. However, many conventional cognitive assessment tools have struggled to keep pace with these evolving research and healthcare needs. In clinical environments, commonly used screening methods often face challenges such as ceiling effects, cultural bias, and dependence on trained professionals for administration. Meanwhile, researchers investigating large populations require assessment tools that can be administered efficiently across geographically dispersed participants. The studies presented at AAIC 2026 illustrate how the Creyos platform addresses both challenges by supporting validated dementia screening in healthcare settings while also enabling large-scale cognitive research in environmental health.

According to Adrian Owen, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging at Western University and Chief Scientific Officer at Creyos, both studies seek to answer a common question from different perspectives: whether cognitive impairment can be detected accurately and at an early stage. He noted that cognitive decline can emerge across a variety of settings wherever the brain experiences biological stress, making it essential to use assessment tools capable of delivering consistent and reliable results regardless of where testing occurs.

He further highlighted that Creyos assessments are supported by extensive normative data collected over several decades from nearly 100,000 individuals of different ages, languages, geographical regions, and health backgrounds. This comprehensive foundation enables the platform to produce dependable results whether assessments are conducted in specialized memory clinics, community outreach programs, or from participants' homes.

Highlights of the AAIC 2026 Research Presentations
1. Improving Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment
Western University – Adrian Owen, PhD, OBE, FRS, FRSC, FCAHS
The Creyos Dementia Protocol (CDP) is a longitudinal research initiative designed to expand upon earlier findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, where the Creyos cognitive screener was successfully validated in a clinical population. The current study extends that work by evaluating the screener across the full spectrum of cognitive decline within a larger population.

The screening approach combines two computerized cognitive tasks that assess visuospatial working memory and attention with a machine learning algorithm trained on data from thousands of individuals. Previous validation studies demonstrated excellent performance, achieving complete sensitivity in identifying patients clinically diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease while maintaining high specificity among matched control participants. Importantly, the system also identified one Alzheimer's patient whose score exceeded the traditional impairment threshold of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), suggesting greater sensitivity for detecting subtle cognitive decline. In addition, the screener distinguished dementia-related impairment from cognitive changes associated with other medical conditions.

The ongoing CDP study will monitor approximately 400 participants representing four stages of cognitive decline over a 12-month period to further evaluate the screener's effectiveness in real-world settings.

2. Assessing the Cognitive Effects of Bushfire Smoke Exposure
QIMR Berghofer – Michelle Lupton, PhD
The R-FIRE (Rural Firefighter Investigation of Risk & Exposure) study is exploring whether prolonged exposure to bushfire smoke has measurable effects on cognitive function among more than 1,800 rural firefighters in Australia. The Creyos platform forms an important component of the study's cognitive assessment program.

As bushfire seasons become longer and more severe, firefighters are increasingly exposed to high concentrations of smoke containing fine particulate matter capable of entering the bloodstream and potentially affecting the brain. R-FIRE aims to determine whether repeated exposure to these particles is associated with measurable cognitive decline.

Participants complete a series of Creyos cognitive assessments alongside detailed health and exposure questionnaires. Additionally, a subset of firefighters representing the highest and lowest levels of smoke exposure will undergo blood testing for biomarkers, including indicators associated with Alzheimer's disease pathology.

The R-FIRE project builds upon earlier work from the Prospective Imaging Study of Aging (PISA), one of the world's largest research programs dedicated to the early detection of Alzheimer's disease, which previously demonstrated the effectiveness of the Creyos platform for remote cognitive assessment among adults between 42 and 75 years of age.

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Axiom Foods and NNB Nutrition have entered into a strategic partnership to support food and beverage brands in developing the next generation of "Protein+" plant-based functional nutrition products for markets across North America and Asia. By combining their expertise, the two companies aim to meet the rapidly growing global demand for functional food ingredients, a market currently valued at $437.6 billion and projected to reach $983.2 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%.

The collaboration brings together Axiom Foods, a leading U.S. supplier of plant-based protein ingredients, and NNB Nutrition, a specialist in innovative functional nutrition ingredients. Their combined capabilities are designed to help manufacturers create premium protein products that deliver multiple health benefits within a single formulation. Visitors can learn more about the partnership at IFT 2026, taking place in Chicago from July 12–15, where the companies will exhibit at Booth #1426.

Recognized for their science-driven and clean-label ingredient portfolios, the two companies offer complementary strengths for product developers. Axiom Foods supplies an extensive range of plant proteins, including rice, pea, chickpea, fava bean and pumpkin proteins, along with oat- and rice-based dairy alternatives. NNB Nutrition contributes functional ingredients that target areas such as healthy aging, cognitive wellness, mood enhancement, hydration and metabolic support. Its "Rethink the Drink" ingredient platform is specifically designed to improve sweetness, flavor and overall functionality in plant-based beverage formulations. Together, the companies aim to help brands capitalize on increasing consumer interest in multifunctional protein products.

The partnership is focused on a wide variety of applications, including plant-based dairy alternatives, sugar-free beverages, ready-to-drink products, powdered supplements, stick packs and sports and active nutrition products.

The growing "Protein+" category reflects consumers' preference for products that combine high-quality protein with additional functional ingredients to provide multiple wellness benefits. One major factor driving this trend is the widespread adoption of GLP-1 medications, now used by approximately 15 million American adults, or around 12% of the U.S. population. Reduced food intake associated with these therapies has increased demand for nutrient-dense, protein-rich nutritional products.

"The share of new food and beverage launches featuring high-protein or added-protein claims has doubled over the past decade," said David Janow, Founder and CEO of Axiom Foods. "Protein has evolved beyond being a standalone nutrient and is increasingly serving as the foundation for delivering additional functional benefits. Industry research from Mintel and Innova highlights protein as the 'gateway nutrient,' making our partnership with NNB particularly valuable for brands seeking innovative formulation opportunities."

According to Kylin Liao, Founder and President of NNB Nutrition, consumer awareness of protein's importance continues to rise, while demand for plant-based alternatives has accelerated due to the higher cost and limited availability of whey protein. He noted that combining protein with clinically supported functional ingredients presents a significant opportunity for innovation. Through the partnership, Axiom contributes versatile plant-protein and beverage bases, while NNB adds targeted functional ingredients, flavor optimization technologies and formulation expertise to help brands create products suitable for everyday consumption.

One of the longstanding formulation challenges in plant-based and functional nutrition has been achieving excellent taste. Plant proteins often introduce earthy or grain-like flavors, while many bioactive ingredients can contribute bitterness or lingering aftertastes. The partnership addresses these challenges by combining Axiom's neutral-tasting plant proteins and grain-based milk alternatives with NNB's SweetVantage natural sweetening technology, which utilizes patented Stevia Reb M9 and has demonstrated superior performance in electronic tongue and sensory evaluations compared with other natural sweeteners. SweetVantage+ further enhances taste by incorporating brazzein, a naturally sweet, calorie-free protein that effectively masks bitterness while delivering sweetness comparable to artificial sweeteners.

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