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Aerobic exercise and resistance training are essential for optimal health. However, finding the time to do both can be challenging...
As we age, our hair changes: It often turns gray and becomes finer, and it might even fall out—permanently...
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Apolipoprotein B, or ApoB for short, is a structural protein found in LDL particles. If ApoB gets oxidized or modified, it can drive the formation...
Living long, healthy lives isn't just about luck; it's about putting in the effort and staying committed. There's plenty of scientific evidence out there tha...
I've interviewed many scientists over the years, each with their own expertise and specialty, ranging from exercise science and kinesiology to gene editing a...
Vitamins are substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally. When considering vitamins, we tend to think of the usual suspects – A, C, D, E...
Roughly half of adults in the US have hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. Defined as having a systolic pressure of 130 or higher or a diasto...
Adequate, quality sleep is essential for the body's recovery and repair, promoting optimal physical and mental health. Getting a good night's sleep can be ch...
In part I of this two-part series on the future of aging research, we discussed the hallmarks of aging and the cutting-edge therapies aimed at understanding ...
Researchers in the field of aging science have identified nine hallmarks of aging – observable biological patterns of dysfunction that occur as an organism a...
Muscle disuse atrophy, or muscle wasting, poses serious risks, particularly for older adults, promoting irreversible muscle loss, frailty, and disease. Rebui...
From preconception to toddlerhood and early childhood, there's a lot to consider when deciding to have a baby. Dr. Rhonda Patrick spent many months researchi...