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“In this Aliquot, clinical psychologist Dr. Ashley Mason and sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker describe some of the behaviors that can make getting a good night's sleep difficult – and how cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation can provide help.”

“Continued physical, social, and intellectual engagement offers a practical way to support multiple parts of peakspan throughout later life, while the framework helps people think about function one domain at a time.”

“A network meta-analysis of 84 randomized trials found that aerobic exercise, HIIT, combined training, and resistance training alone all reduced visceral fat, while a separate meta-analysis found a modest reduction from resistance training across 34 studies.”

“In addition, a father's age at conception influences sperm telomere length and subsequently the telomere length of his children. New research will focus on determining whether telomere length at birth predicts both lifespan and healthspan.”

“Obesity promotes inflammation and elevated levels of the hormones estrogen and insulin, which may lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. Acting as growth factors, both estrogen and insulin can promote tumor cell growth, as well as undermine the innate defense system that removes damaged cells from the body.”

“In addition it can be hard to keep track of the nutrient content of the food one eats. For these reasons, Bruce says that taking a “multivitamin and mineral is a good insurance.” However he also qualifies the statement by saying that too much vitamins or minerals can be a bad thing too.”

“DNA-methylation clocks use patterns in blood or other tissues to estimate aspects of biological aging. In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's presentation at Natural Products Expo West, she discusses how omega-3 fatty acids may influence these research biomarkers.”

“A standard multivitamin may support selected older adults by filling dietary gaps, and population surveys show that many people consume less than estimated requirements for nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A and C.”

“Independent finished-product testing can verify identity and selected contaminants, while diet, laboratory results, medicines, kidney health, age, and life stage can guide decisions about iron, vitamin D, omega-3, and magnesium.”

“Time-restricted eating can help some people reduce eating opportunities, although a 12-month trial found no additional weight or body-fat benefit when an eight-hour eating window was added to calorie restriction. Sleep also affects appetite and fat distribution.”