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“Practical steps include avoiding tobacco, minimizing alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, eating varied plant foods, exercising, using recommended vaccines and sun protection, knowing family history, and following age- and risk-based screening guidance.”

“Over the past decade, pharmacologists have begun recognizing that wellness practices, in addition to pharmaceutical drugs, may be incorporated into the treatment of depression. The Wild 5 protocol is an example of an online-based resource that combines exercise, nutrition, sleep, social connectedness, and mindfulness practices.”

“In a small crossover trial involving people with insulin resistance, six one-minute intense intervals performed before the three main meals improved daily glucose control compared with one continuous 30-minute session.”

“Dr. Brooks's exact practice of waking 96 minutes before dawn comes from the Vedic concept of Brahma Muhurta rather than a tested clinical protocol. Creatine may provide modest cognitive benefits in some settings, although results in healthy adults are mixed.”

“In more than 2,000 adults ages 51 to 80, higher Sitting-Rising Test scores were associated with longer survival, making floor-transfer ability a useful marker of functional capacity. Floor time can include cross-legged sitting, kneeling, side-sitting, or sitting with the legs extended.”

In this clip, Dr. Patrick explains how intense exercise beneficially alters tryptophan and kynurenine metabolism in a way that may benefit depression.

“Removing former drinkers from the non-drinker category reveals a different story: One study observed that the lowest risk for cardiovascular disease (i.e., ischemic heart disease) was right below one standard U.S. drink per week — men and women at this level of consumption had an ~18% lower risk compared to nondrinkers.”

“In this Aliquot, Drs. Martin Gibala, Brad Schoenfeld, and Mark Mattson share their thoughts on the importance of resistance training and how its aerobic qualities boost cardiovascular health while optimizing your workout's time efficiency.”

“Beyond its role in sexual development, testosterone is important for overall health, influencing mood, energy levels, and even cognitive function. Testosterone is also a highly contested topic, especially in the context of resistance exercise, lifestyle, and managing low testosterone.”

“A key component in these processes is the lactate shuttle – a metabolic pathway that facilitates the movement of lactate between tissues so it can be used as an energy source, effectively recycling it and supporting sustained exercise performance.”