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Does animal research help us understand human aging? │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 899

In this clip, Dr. George Church describes the pros and cons of animal research and how we could move beyond its use with advanced technologies.

Organ systems age at different rates and can define a person's "ageotype" | Dr. Michael Snyder

Posted on July 23rd 2021 (almost 3 years)
Views: 886

In this clip, Dr. Michael Snyder discusses how people age in distinct ways and at varying rates and how knowing our "ageotype" might offer targets for preventing age-related diseases.

Telomere paradox: cancer risk vs. delayed senescence | Elissa Epel

Posted on June 25th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 871

Dr. Elissa Epel discusses the importance of having an optimal ratio of telomerase to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and cancer.

Sleep deprivation may be correlated with increased impulsivity and psychiatric disorders | Matthew Walker

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 858

Dr. Matthew Walker describes how sleep impairs the opposing actions of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex to influence mood and mental health.

Can resistance training be a type of aerobic exercise? | Dr. Martin Gibala

Posted on October 4th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 860

In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala discusses how functional training simultaneously boosts cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle conditioning.

Ideal candidates for particle analysis tests | Ronald Krauss

Posted on April 2nd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 857

In this clip, Dr. Krauss discusses the indications for the ion mobility test.

How ketones affect satiety | Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 17th 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 853

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes how breath acetone concentration is a non-invasive tool for measuring fat loss.

Better sleep and less heart arrhythmia in fruit flies when eating is restricted to 12 hours

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 848

In this clip, Dr. Satchin Panda describes how lifestyle factors influence the risk of heart arrhythmias.

Naps reinforce learning in infants | Matthew Walker

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 847

Dr. Matthew Walker describes how napping facilitates and reinforces learning in infants.

Ion Mobility particle analysis to target lipid treatment | Ronald Krauss

Posted on April 2nd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 847

In this clip, Dr. Krauss talks about the necessity of the ion mobility test before starting statin therapy and the growing popularity of the test.

Experiencing a multi-day silent meditation retreat | Dr. Darya & Kevin Rose

Posted on April 2nd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 843

Darya Rose talks about her 10 day silent retreat.

Telomeres: controlling aging or just a biomarker? | Elissa Epel

Posted on June 25th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 839

Dr. Elissa Epel describes how Mendelian randomization techniques provide insights into the dual nature of telomeres, as both a cause and a sign of aging.

Are children, infants, and unborn infants susceptible to COVID-19? | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on April 3rd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 832

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick reviews the recently published data on children's susceptibility to COVID-19.

How sound and smell are tied to learning, and the connection to sleep | Matthew Walker

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 820

Dr. Matthew Walker describes how sound and smell cues played during learning and subsequent sleep can enhance memory formation and retrieval.

Slow vs. fast twitch – how HIIT and aging impact muscle fibers | Dr. Martin Gibala

Posted on October 4th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 807

In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala explains how vigorous activity activates both slow and fast-twitch muscles and the impact of aging on these fibers.

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