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“Perhaps the most clear-cut examples of cryotherapy’s beneficial effects are observed in the brain, where levels of the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine – responsible for vigilance, attention, focus, and positive mood – increase markedly when the body is exposed to extreme cold.”

“But with their rise in popularity come important questions about long-term effects and safe use. In this Aliquot, I discuss how these drugs work, their pros and cons, the latest research, and lifestyle strategies to optimize their effects for long-term health.”

“Resistance training is one of the most effective ways to maintain bone health. Still, other lifestyle factors, like not smoking, limiting alcohol, and ensuring that you provide your body with the nutritional components it needs for bone-building, are important too.”

“Engaging in resistance exercise for bone health takes on greater significance as we age, as bone mass decreases markedly, especially in women, who comprise nearly 80 percent of all osteoporosis cases.”

“Long-term meditation is a practice in which a person trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy, or develop a desired mental state.”

“Artificial lighting allows us to control our lighting levels around the clock. While lighting our world after sunset and before sunrise has undoubtedly benefited humanity, it can perturb circadian rhythms, harming physical and mental health.”

“Microbial responses to individual components of a person's diet may influence host health. Food ingredients, such as artificial sweeteners and dietary emulsifiers, are typically thought to be inert, however, recent evidence suggests they impact gut microbes, ultimately influencing human health.”

“Additionally, blood flow restriction training offers a method to achieve metabolic stress without high-impact forces, presenting a potential solution for those wary of joint stress. In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala examines how different HIIT exercises influence bone growth and joint issues.”

“A later crossover study using a lower weight-based dose found its clearest benefit in reasoning, while several memory, accuracy, fatigue, and sleepiness outcomes did not reliably improve. Routine muscle supplementation and acute sleep-loss research use different protocols.”

“In addition, laypeople can report adverse events. Since the COVID-19 vaccines were initially issued under Emergency Use Authorization, VAERS rules expanded, and physicians had to report serious adverse events even if they did not think the vaccine caused the event.”