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“Oxidative stress is a biological phenomenon that manifests when highly reactive molecules produced during metabolism accumulate in the body, damaging DNA and cells and driving a wide of range of chronic diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment.”

“Mice that ate twice daily also exhibited increased expression of autophagy-related genes; browning of white adipose tissue (a phenomenon associated with improved metabolic function in mice); increased the expression of M2 macrophages, which exert anti-inflammatory properties; and improved aspects of metabolism.”

“Carboxymethylcellulose, also known as cellulose gum, is a synthetic emulsifier (i.e., a compound that blends water and oil together) found in foods such as fruit juices, processed dairy products, cooked fish products, breakfast cereals, and many other foods.”

“While previous work indicates that it might offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional drug therapies for some mental health disorders, flawed features of study design have cast doubt on their conclusions.”

“Participants diagnosed earlier in life had the greatest reductions, with participants diagnosed between ages 35 and 44 exhibiting a 0.8 percent loss in volume and participants before age 35 exhibiting a 1.2 percent loss.”

“Inactivity-related cancer rates varied considerably by geographical location, with the lowest rates in northern and western states (especially Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, and Wisconsin) and the highest rates in southern states (especially Kentucky, West Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi).”

“For every year of positive retinal age gap difference, the risk of premature death from any cause increased 2 percent. Having positive retinal age gaps greater than three years increased the risk of premature death from specific diseases (other than cardiovascular disease or cancer) by as much as 67 percent.”

“Misfolded proteins tend to clump together and are believed to be the primary cause of a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ("mad cow" disease), cystic fibrosis, and many other disorders.”

“Failures in mitophagy are associated with several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s disease The study involved 88 healthy adults (40 to 65 years old) who had overweight.”

“For example, a comprehensive meta-analysis found that stretching exercises reduce arterial stiffness, heart rate, and diastolic blood pressure while improving vascular endothelial function in middle-aged and older adults.”