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“Moringa is a tropical plant that exerts a wide range of beneficial health effects. A growing body of evidence indicates that moringin, an isothiocyanate compound derived from moringa, may help prevent or even treat a variety of chronic health conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and autism. In this clip, Dr. Jed Fahey discusses the beneficial health effects of moringa.”

“00:29:20 - Organs shrink during fasting and then regrow after refeeding. Study. 00:29:45 - Fasting stresses healthy cells so they increase their stress-response pathways, including heat shock proteins, antioxidant production, and anti-inflammatory.”

“Certain lifestyle behaviors, such as napping, caffeine consumption, late-night use of electronic devices, and a host of other bad habits, can make falling and staying asleep difficult.”

“A meta-analysis of seven randomized trials involving 182 participants found that high-intensity interval training improved flow-mediated dilation by 4.31%, compared with 2.15% after moderate-intensity continuous training, with a 2.26-percentage-point advantage between groups.”

“Family-controlled research provides another view. A Swedish cohort of 2.48 million children found small associations in conventional models, but the estimates moved to the null when siblings with different prenatal exposure were compared.”

“In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss genetic and environmental factors that can accelerate or slow epigenetic aging. Dr. Levine also discusses the aging clock she created and how it can be used, along with other biomarkers, to determine an individual's rate of aging.”

“In this Aliquot, we share a variety of segments from different interviews covering some of the unconventional effects of omega-3 fatty acids and how to overcome some of the roadblocks to obtaining these effects.”

“A small magnetic-resonance spectroscopy study also found that 20 grams per day for four weeks increased brain creatine by an average of about 8.7 percent, showing that brain uptake is possible but variable.”

“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.”

“Cognitive enhancement is a hot topic, but the best ways to sharpen focus, boost motivation, and support brain health aren't always clear-cut. Stimulants like nicotine and caffeine offer immediate benefits but come with trade-offs—some minor, others riskier.”