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“Dr. Schoenfeld suggests that muscles benefit from approximately 48 hours of rest. Older adults generally need more recovery and may benefit from a split-body workout that rotates between upper and lower-body routines on alternate days.”

“Many women face challenges when breastfeeding, however, so family support and assistance from a lactation consultant can be helpful. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how breastfeeding benefits mothers and describes some of the challenges women who breastfeed face.”

“In another randomized trial, advice to drink an additional 1.5 liters of water daily improved migraine-specific quality of life, even though headache-day counts did not clearly change. Selected nutrients may help some people as part of a broader prevention plan.”

“A recent study identified the branched-chain amino acid leucine as the primary amino acid sensor for mTOR. Interestingly, branched-chain amino acids have been favored by bodybuilders because of their ability to enhance muscle growth.”

Dan Pardi: Ph.D. candidate studying sleep neurobiology at Stanford and University of Leiden, co-founder of Dan’s Plan online wellness company.

“A large meta-analysis found that protein supplementation improved resistance-training gains in muscle size and strength, with little additional lean-mass benefit above an estimated total intake of about 1.6 grams per kilogram per day for most participants.”

“In a recent double-blind placebo-controlled trial involving 27 healthy older adults (average age, 62 years) with at least one risk factor for diabetes, each of the study participants engaged in three 45-minute aerobic exercise training sessions per week for 12 weeks using a treadmill, stationary cycle, or elliptical machine.”

“In this Aliquot, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld describes a balanced approach to maximizing muscle growth and strength and dispels early myths about possible blunting effects of aerobic training, the need to train to failure, and the "go heavy or go home" philosophy.”

“Eating a typical Western diet – high in processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages – raises blood glucose and insulin levels, promotes inflammation, and contributes to many neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.”