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“The arrival of a new year is a great opportunity to make health-focused resolutions – promises to ourselves that we're going to live better, healthier, and (hopefully) longer. We all age at different rates, however, so our chronological age – the number of years we've lived – often differs from our biological age.”

“Continuous glucose monitors – CGMs, for short – are wearable devices that measure blood glucose levels through a tiny sensor placed under the skin. The CGM communicates with your smartphone and provides nearly real-time information about your blood glucose levels.”

“Dr. Attia and Dr. Patrick agree that avoiding low vitamin D status is the clearest goal. Large prospective analyses consistently find higher risk at low 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations, while the evidence becomes less certain once people reach sufficiency.”

“Unique qualities of the marine omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA There are several omega-3 fatty acids, but the ones that have the greatest relevance for human health are the two identified in the Inuit's blood – EPA and DHA – as well as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found in a wide variety of seeds, nuts, and their oils.”

“Scientists are using artificial intelligence to analyze databases of facial images from people of different ages matched with metabolites in order to develop biomarkers. Other researchers are studying blood markers from people of different ages to create an aging curve.”

“As a starting point, Dr. Attia suggests people consume just enough protein to maintain and grow muscle mass. The oral glucose tolerance test, which monitors glucose and insulin levels, can be used to determine carbohydrate limits.”

“In this clip, Dr. Dale Bredesen talks about strategies for identifying the factors that contribute to one's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and describes strategies for mitigating that risk.”

“Dr. Cronise describes his extended, unsupplemented fast after which he observed no apparent metabolic changes, and he challenges the paradigm that nutrients need to be balanced daily. In this clip, Dr. Ray Cronise and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the importance of diet in maximizing healthspan and longevity.”

“An extended overnight fast can improve hemoglobin A1C levels, a biomarker for the three months average plasma glucose concentration, and C-reactive protein levels, a biomarker of inflammation.”

“Sure, those dates on the calendar pass at the same rate for everybody, but some people appear to age slower (or faster) than others – with vastly different age-related physical changes and disease risks.”