Search results for neurons

“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.”

“Lifestyle factors, such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, and others, can temper some of the risks associated with carrying APOE4. This Aliquot focuses on the ones that can have the greatest benefits – and the ones that do the most harm.”

“Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) are proteins that play critical roles in two major growth pathways in the human body. The intake of amino acids regulates these two pathways, which must remain in balance to facilitate muscle growth and repair.”

“However, the DNAm GrimAge epigenetic clock is a highly reliable predictor of healthspan and lifespan, based on DNAm surrogates in blood, including biomarkers of aging and alterations in blood composition.”

“However, the ability to translate data from non-human animals to humans can be limited and the use of laboratory animals can raise ethical concerns. In this clip, Dr. George Church describes the pros and cons of animal research and how we could move beyond its use with advanced technologies.”

“In a small trial involving adults with obesity, a ketone monoester improved one processing-speed task and selected brain blood-flow measures, providing an early signal for further research. Temperature can also shape alertness and sleep preparation.”

“Physical activity, sleep, light exposure, heat, and certain nutrients may all affect systems involved in mood regulation, including inflammation, circadian rhythms, neuroplasticity, and brain energy metabolism. In this Aliquot, Drs.”

“Drinking two to three cups per day is linked to roughly a 60% reduced risk of developing diabetes, a statistic that highlights coffee's robust metabolic benefits that arise from its ability to activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a critical regulator of cellular energy metabolism.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“Animal models demonstrate that intermittent fasting is generally beneficial for maintaining muscle mass, but in some disease states, such as ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, it can be detrimental.”