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“Some studies suggest cheese may lower the risk of dementia and heart disease, despite its saturated fat content—raising questions about the effects of food structure, fermentation, and individual differences in metabolism.”

“The bar was formulated to be moderate in calories (107 kcal/≈25 g bar), but nutrient dense, with a polyphenolic-rich matrix of fruit, walnuts, and non-alkali-processed dark chocolate, supplemental vitamins, minerals, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a blend of insoluble and soluble fibers, protein, and glutamine.”

“Dr. Candow explains why a hormone change within the physiological range cannot by itself establish a hair effect. A later 12-week randomized trial directly measured hormones and hair-follicle outcomes in resistance-trained men taking five grams of creatine per day.”

“In 2,066 community-dwelling adults ages 70 to 79, participants in the highest protein-intake quintile lost approximately 40% less total and appendicular lean mass over three years than those in the lowest quintile. Higher protein intake is also associated with lower frailty risk.”

“As discussed in Dr. Mattson’s review published in Scientific American, the benefit of vegetables is not to flood cells with antioxidants and eliminate all free radicals (which are important for normal cell signaling), but rather for phytochemicals to trigger the cell's own adaptive responses.”

“In a randomized study of healthy adults, four four-minute intervals at 90 to 95 percent of peak heart rate performed three times weekly increased VO2 max by 7.2 percent over eight weeks and outperformed work-matched moderate training.”

“Individual responses to diet can be influenced by a person's genetic makeup, however. Knowing a person's genetic factors influencing their response to diet may be beneficial component of a multi-part strategy developed in coordination with professional care for keeping ApoB in check.”

“The clip also raises questions about micronutrient status. A systematic review found a slight association between vitamin D status and total testosterone, with substantial heterogeneity, and concluded that both may reflect overall health status.”

“In this member Q&A clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick shares four practices she uses or finds compelling for healthy aging: sauna, sulforaphane-rich foods or supplements, time-restricted eating, and high-intensity interval training.”

“The arrival of a new year is a great opportunity to make health-focused resolutions – promises to ourselves that we're going to live better, healthier, and (hopefully) longer. We all age at different rates, however, so our chronological age – the number of years we've lived – often differs from our biological age.”