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“Continuous glucose monitors – CGMs, for short – are wearable devices that measure blood glucose levels through a tiny sensor placed under the skin. The CGM communicates with your smartphone and provides nearly real-time information about your blood glucose levels.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores collagen peptides, high-dose niacin and vitamin B6, avoiding nano- and microplastics in her latest Q&A.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores creatine, dairy's effect on polyphenols, eggs' health impact, and new weight loss drugs like Ozempic in her latest Q&A.

“Exercise is a huge driver of how well we age because it induces profound molecular shifts that support immune health and might even protect our telomeres – indicators of aging. Exercise might help forestall certain age-related diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, too.”

“These mechanisms vary with dose and nutrition and should not be generalized from alcohol-use disorder to light drinking. Dementia cohorts conflict. One cohort found moderate drinking associated with hippocampal atrophy without cognitive protection.”

“Dr. Krauss discusses that 11-12% of statin users are at risk of developing diabetes as a side effect of statins. In women this could be as high as 30%. Because of this he warns against the growing trend of viewing statins as harmless as a supplemental vitamin.”

“Interestingly, mice that are fed on an intermittent fasting schedule adjust to their restricted regimen and, in the end, tend to weigh as much as mice fed on a normal schedule, but they exhibit many of the physiological responses – including induction of autophagy – as calorie-restricted mice.”

“In this clip, Bruce Ames describes how folate is critical for the transferring of single-carbon groups between molecules. A deficiency in folate leads to errors in production of nucleic acids and can lead to double-stranded breaks in DNA.”

“Long-lived people eventually develop age-related diseases – just later in life, a phenomenon referred to as “compression of morbidity.” The onset of these diseases is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, environment, and lifestyle.”

“Through MedCram, Dr. Seheult combines his passion for teaching with his deep understanding of the scientific literature, along with his experience as a front-line medical provider. In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult discusses how he has always had a passion for teaching and simplifying complex topics.”