Knee osteoarthritis pain is often only treated as a problem of joint degeneration, but growing evidence suggests the gut may also play a role in how that pain is perceived. Researchers tested whether inulin, a prebiotic fiber, could reduce symptoms on its own or when paired with a digital physiotherapy program. The trial randomly assigned 136 adults with knee osteoarthritis to four groups: 20 grams of inulin per day, an app-based physiotherapy exercise program, both treatments together, or maltodextrin as a placebo. The researchers measured average knee pain, lower-body function using chair-s... arthritis gut microbiome prebiotics
Read moreImmersing sore muscles in hot or cold water is a common recovery practice among athletes and other active people. However, most research on its effects has focused primarily on men, leaving women underrepresented in this area of study. A recent study found that neither hot nor cold water immersion improved muscle recovery in women after intense exercise. Researchers asked 30 healthy young women to complete a demanding jumping workout to induce muscle soreness and temporary muscle damage. Immediately after the workout, and again two hours later, participants sat in cold, hot, or no water for 10... cold stress exercise muscle
Read moreDr. Rhonda Patrick dives into the science of protein and discusses intake requirements, its ties to longevity, and debunks several protein-related myths. ... protein nutrition muscle
Watch nowWe often think of aging as a steady, downhill slope, but a new study suggests aging happens in two distinct bursts—in our mid-40s and again around age 60—when massive shifts in crucial molecules involved in metabolism and other critical processes occur. These shifts may explain why our disease risk and other hallmarks of aging tend to spike at these pivotal times in our lives. The study involved 108 adults aged 25 to 75 years living in the U.S. Researchers assessed changes in 135,000 molecular markers in the participants' blood, feces, and bodily fluids for up to seven years, yielding more tha... aging metabolism immune system cardiovascular
Read moreIn this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into alcohol. We’ll explore the science, misconceptions, controversies, and health effects of this widely used drug. ... alcohol exercise brain alzheimer's cancer aging microbiome sleep heart disease
Watch nowDr. Andrew Huberman discusses the role of dopamine in driving motivation and offers practical tools for enhancing mood and focus. ... brain exercise diet performance alcohol adhd cold stress dopamine supplements
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Watch nowTraditionally, governments and public health authorities have placed a high emphasis on recommending physical activity as a means of combating weight gain and obesity. Yet, randomized controlled trials have found exercise alone to have a relatively modest effect on body weight, yielding weight loss averages in the order of 4 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21787904/) to 11 (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/215659) pounds (2 to 5 kilograms) in people with overweight and obesity. Some researchers have posited that metabolic adaptation (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.ni... exercise obesity metabolism
Read moreRegular physical activity promotes physical and mental well-being and reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Findings from a new study suggest that regular physical activity also reduces the risk of developing COVID-19. Most international public health organizations recommend that adults of all ages engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical exercise or at least 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic physical exercise each week, or an equivalent combination of both. Most adults fall far short (https://jamanetwork... covid-19
Read moreDr. Elissa Epel discusses the mechanisms of healthy aging and the associations between stress, telomere length, addiction, eating, and metabolic health. ... telomeres nutrition diet epigenetics aging stress meditation
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