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Drs. Rhonda Patrick and Darren Candow discuss creatine dosing for brain energy, aging, sleep loss, and mental fatigue.

“Meditation, in its various forms, has powerful effects on the brain and body. In this second part of our two-part series on meditation, we'll discuss some of the different ways to engage in meditation as well as some of its parallel practices, such as running or communing with nature.”

“To forestall anabolic resistance, public health experts recommend adults engage in muscle-strengthening activities such as resistance training at least twice a week, with sessions lasting about 30 to 45 minutes each.”

“In Aliquot #131, The Muscle and Bone Benefits of Creatine, creatine expert Dr. Darren Candow and I discussed how creatine supplementation affects muscle quality, physical function, and even skeletal health, particularly in older adults.”

“Although whole-body hyperthermia and sauna use share some similarities, whole-body hyperthermia sessions are typically longer (an hour or more) and the participant's head is spared (often kept cool with ice or cool cloths), prolonging the participant's tolerance to the intense heat.”

“The result supports further study of heat-based treatment, but it does not establish a sauna prescription or replace standard mental-health care. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on MedCram.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores creatine, dairy's effect on polyphenols, eggs' health impact, and new weight loss drugs like Ozempic in her latest Q&A.

“She highlights its roles in brain health and homocysteine metabolism. Product quality matters for omega-3 supplements because these fats oxidize readily; she favors products with third-party testing for oxidation and labeled EPA and DHA content, with algal oil as a vegan option.”

“In this clip from Q&A #70, Dr. Rhonda Patrick organizes cancer prevention around the largest modifiable foundations: avoid tobacco, maintain a healthy body composition, and stay physically active.”

“In light of growth hormone's effects on bone health, it's possible that sauna use, which boosts growth hormone levels, promotes bone health. In this Aliquot, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the different lifestyle habits that help build and maintain bone health throughout the lifespan.”