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

Posted on September 28th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 1019

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

Iron levels in breast milk are low (what this means for breast feeding longer than 6 months) | Biology of Breast Milk

Posted on September 22nd 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 1018

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains why iron levels in breast milk are low.

Accelerating Alzheimer's detection with biomarkers | Axel Montagne, Ph.D.

Posted on March 25th 2023 (about 1 year)
Views: 1012

In this clip, Dr. Axel Montagne discusses the potential of these emerging diagnostic tools in assessing an individual's risk of developing dementia.

Exacerbation of traumatic brain injury in APOE4 carriers | Peter Attia

Posted on February 11th 2020 (about 4 years)
Views: 1009

In this clip, Dr. Peter Attia stresses the further risks of head trauma for those with the APOE4 gene variant.

Thermoregulation dysfunction and association with depression and schizophrenia. | Charles Raison

Posted on August 28th 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 1002

Dr. Charles Raison explains the relationship between thermoregulatory dysfunction and how periodic exposure to high heat may aid with treating depression and schizophrenia.

Why nutritional RDA, DRI, and EAR values may not be optimum for long-term health | Bruce Ames

Posted on April 3rd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 1000

In this clip, Bruce Ames explains that recommended daily allowance (RDA) is set at two standard deviations above the estimated average requirement (EAR).

Indigenous use of ayahuasca, psilocybin, peyote for religious healing rituals | Roland Griffiths

Posted on November 5th 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 1002

In this clip, Dr. Roland Griffiths and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the sociocultural aspects of hallucinogenic substance use.

Skill-based exercises that may benefits Parkinson's patients | Giselle Petzinger

Posted on October 27th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 984

In this clip, Dr. Giselle Petzinger describes the specific characteristics of exercise that make it so helpful to people with Parkinson's disease.

The multifaceted impact of HIIT on bone and joint health | Dr. Martin Gibala

Posted on October 4th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 984

In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala examines how different HIIT exercises influence bone growth and joint issues.

Heredity plays a key role in epigenetic aging speed | Steve Horvath

Posted on December 28th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 977

Evidence indicates that the heritability of epigenetic aging is about 40 percent. This is seen in supercentenarians and their offspring, who tend to age slower than their younger counterparts.

Dr. Michael Snyder on how the healthcare system is broken (and how deep profiling can help)

Posted on July 4th 2021 (almost 3 years)
Views: 966

Traditional medicine focuses on treating rather than preventing diseases — a model that Dr. Snyder describes as "broken."

Does the epigenetic clock play a causal role in aging? | Steve Horvath

Posted on January 1st 2021 (over 3 years)
Views: 966

In this clip, Dr. Steve Horvath discusses whether epigenetic clocks play causal roles in aging.

Does the microbiome influence how we respond to saturated fat? | Dr. Eran Elinav

Posted on February 21st 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 959

In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav describes research suggesting that the microbiome modulates fatty acid metabolism.

What is a circadian clock and why is it so important? | Satchin Panda

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 957

Dr. Satchin Panda describes how the body's circadian clocks developed and the role they play in regulating our day-to-day functioning.

Do COVID-19 vaccines cause SARS-CoV-2 to become more virulent?

Posted on October 1st 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 928

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the relationship between vaccines and viral evolution.

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