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Posted on April 26th 2022 (over 2 years)

The idea of aging "gracefully" – looking, feeling, and thinking well as the years pass – is not only appealing, but (science suggests) also achievable. Exerc...

Posted on April 19th 2022 (over 2 years)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disorder that destroys myelin, the insulating layer that surrounds neurons. The causes of MS are c...

Posted on March 30th 2022 (over 2 years)

Autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis occur when the immune system mistakes the body's own proteins for t...

Posted on March 22nd 2022 (over 2 years)

A healthy intestinal barrier limits the transport of pathogens and endotoxins from the gut to the bloodstream; however, increased gut permeability (known as ...

Posted on March 2nd 2022 (almost 3 years)

The cardioprotective effects of omega-3s are pretty well established. But the research on omega-3s has also revealed that they're involved in nearly every as...

Posted on February 5th 2022 (almost 3 years)

Early studies of omega-3 fatty acid intake demonstrated dramatic biological effects. Since then, the body of research enumerating the profound anti-inflammat...

Posted on January 25th 2022 (almost 3 years)

Small changes can make big differences in how long and how well we live. Diet stands out as low-hanging fruit for influencing our lifespan. Optimizing macron...

Posted on January 18th 2022 (almost 3 years)

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 (...

Posted on December 30th 2021 (almost 3 years)

Many people suffer from insomnia, which is often driven by change, especially change that affects relationships, employment, or family dynamics. Cognitive be...

Posted on December 30th 2021 (almost 3 years)

Circadian rhythms play key roles in metabolic health and ultimately influence body weight, performance, and susceptibility to diseases like diabetes and canc...

Posted on December 15th 2021 (almost 3 years)

Overeating – whether it's an occasional practice or a chronic problem – can promote weight gain and a host of other health problems such as type 2 diabetes a...

Posted on December 10th 2021 (about 3 years)

While infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus shares symptoms with the common cold and influenza such as sore throat, cough, and runny nose, there are critical d...

Posted on November 29th 2021 (about 3 years)

This episode has the answers to hot topic questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, such as: Is the spike protein made from the vaccines dangerous? Will the vac...

Posted on November 5th 2021 (about 3 years)

Protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass as we age. Modulating protein intake via dietary intake or fasting can have variable effects on aging and mu...

Posted on October 26th 2021 (about 3 years)

The classic ketogenic diet is high in fat and low in protein and carbohydrates. The ease of following a ketogenic diet varies from person to person, dependin...

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