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“When an infant sleeps, not only do they process the facts of what they have experienced, but they form abstract notions of what those experiences mean and how they mess with other experiences. In this clip, Dr. Matthew Walker describes how napping facilitates and reinforces learning in infants.”

“That first bite of food that we take after an overnight fast signals the body's circadian clocks to begin their day. But what about other things we might put in our mouth, such as toothpaste? As long as we don't swallow, the use of toothpaste should raise no concerns. In this clip, Dr. Satchin Panda quells concerns that toothpaste might start the circadian clock.”

“Recent discoveries in the field of epigenetics suggest we might be able to slow aging, based on the realization that not everyone ages at the same rate. Evidence suggests that drugs or other medical procedures can slow epigenetic aging, but other factors, such as diet and disease states influence it too.”

“When it comes to managing inflammation, we often focus on what lifestyle habits we might need to get rid of, but it's just as important to focus on things we can add to our lifestyles. In this Aliquot, we'll talk about my top recommendations for lifestyle habits that reduce inflammation.”

“In this Aliquot, I break down what the research tells us about glyphosate exposure in farming communities versus the general population, explore how it may lead to DNA damage, and share practical strategies for reducing exposure—starting with your grocery list.”

“Dr. Krauss explains how some people might be inappropriately prescribed statins while other people should be taking statins. In addition, his current research is investigating whether statins can increase the risk of diabetes, especially for women.”

“Sulforaphane targets certain tissues, such as the prostate, breast, and bladder, where it exerts pharmacological effects that provide protection against cancer. In particular, sulforaphane promotes the activity of Nrf2, a transcription factor that regulates the expression of more than 200 cytoprotective enzymes.”

“A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that there's a correlation between nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management and having longer telomeres. Identifying the mechanisms that drive these correlations has proven challenging, but a few candidates stand out, including improvements in immune function and metabolic health.”

“The aggregate of these exposures is referred to as the "exposome" – the totality of non-genetic exposures that a person experiences during a lifetime – and includes nutritional, environmental, microbial, financial, and emotional factors.”

“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.”