Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains how vigorous exercise can improve glucose handling and mental sharpness after insufficient sleep. ... sleep exercise insulin resistance blood sugar cognition lactate
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Listen nowA single night of light exposure during sleep impairs glucose metabolism via activation of the "fight-or-flight" response. Light is the primary signal that entrains the body's master clock to set its 24-hour circadian cycle. Consequently, the body is synchronized to external light-dark cycles. In recent decades, exposure to light from artificial sources has increased, especially during the evening and nighttime hours, with negative effects on human health. Findings from a recent study suggest that a single night of light exposure impairs glucose metabolism via activation of the sympathetic ner... sleep insulin resistance
Read moreIn this clip, Dr. Stuart Phillips describes his current lifestyle to optimize health and longevity. ... muscle exercise aging
Watch nowOvereating – 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... ... aliquot obesity diabetes meditation behavior weight loss
Listen nowInsulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1 for short, is a protein that plays critical roles in major growth pathways in the human body. It influences nearly eve... ... aliquot cancer aging hormones fasting muscle development
Listen nowRobust evidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acids play critical roles in maintaining optimal human health, potentially conferring protection against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other conditions. A new study demonstrates that dietary consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may help protect the brain from damage associated with exposure to particulate matter in air pollution. Particulate matter is a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets. It is present in fine inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrograms or less. Exposure to air pollution promotes oxidative ... brain omega-3
Read moreIn this clip, Dr. Roland Griffiths and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the effects of meditation on gene expression. ... meditation telomeres genetics
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