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Measuring biological age with epigenetic aging clocks | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 21st 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 1166

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss the advantage of using epigenetic clocks in aging research to measure biological age.

Ketones shine in extreme exercise environments | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 21st 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 1156

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses how ketones affect exercise performance.

How becoming a vegan lead Rich Roll to ultra-endurance racing | Rich Roll

Posted on April 9th 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 1155

In this clip, Rich Roll describes how the development of his ultra-endurance racing career started after he switched to a plant-based diet.

Growth hormone defect protects against cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline | Valter Longo

Posted on September 5th 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 1127

Dr. Valter Longo explains how certain macronutrients influence the insulin/IGF-1/growth hormone axis to modulate aging in many cell types.

Growth hormone defect protects against cancer, diabetes, & cognitive decline | Valter Longo

Posted on November 5th 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 1127

In this clip, Dr. Valter Longo describes the IGF-1 pathway and explains how defects in the pathway influence disease risk.

How HDL size and quantity affect heart disease risk | Ronald Krauss

Posted on April 9th 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 1126

In this clip, Dr. Ronald Krauss discusses the complexities of HDL cholesterol and its relationship to heart disease risk.

Breastfeeding associated w/ improvements in cardiovascular health in adults who were preterm infants

Posted on April 3rd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 1123

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes how breastfeeding reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications associated with pre-term birth.

How poor diet, environmental stress and chemical exposure affect telomeres | Elissa Epel

Posted on June 25th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 1113

Dr. Elissa Epel describes the exposome – the totality of non-genetic exposures a person experiences during a lifetime – and explains how it affects telomeres.

Insights into development, evolution, and aging | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 22nd 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 1111

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss how genes that are important for embryonic development can tell us a lot about aging.

Human milk oligosaccharides: breast milk sugars that promote a healthy infant gut

Posted on November 22nd 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 1104

In this clip, Dr. Erica Sonnenburg describes the important role of human milk oligosaccharides in establishing a healthy gut in an infant.

Why VO2 max matters for longevity | Dr. Martin Gibala

Posted on October 4th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 1094

In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala explains VO2 max's role in health and how non-athletes can optimize workouts to boost their cardiorespiratory fitness.

Increasing metabolism — Is high-intensity interval training better? | Dr. Martin Gibala

Posted on September 28th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 1086

In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala discusses the 'afterburn effect' and its impact on post-workout metabolism.

Dr. Michael Snyder | Underlying diabetes revealed by deep profiling

Posted on July 17th 2021 (almost 3 years)
Views: 1081

Dr. Michael Snyder describes how changes in his own glucose regulation which he noticed with a continuous glucose monitor, converging with his knowledge of his personal genetic risks, ultimately led to a surprising diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

Immune stimulation may treat depression via cytokines that boost neurotrophic factors | Charles Raison

Posted on November 5th 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 1062

In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison describes the complex relationship between inflammation and depression.

Why 'choosing the stairs' reduces early death (VILPA study) | Dr. Martin Gibala

Posted on September 28th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 1060

In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala outlines the principle behind VILPA and discusses the ongoing research examining its potential impact on health and longevity.

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