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“I understand that it would not be possible to make a placebo drink if the whole fruit was used...but I think it is better to consume the berries with the fiber which changes the way sugar is metabolized and also has benefits for the gut microbiome.”

“New Scientist article. 02:06:10 - Some people, like Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves, seem to defy aging. 02:08:15 - One 12-ounce can of sugar-sweetened soft drink per day shortened telomere length, corresponding to 4.6 years of biological aging.”

“These findings suggest that eating a diet rich in prebiotics can help restore normal circadian rhythms following disruption, such as would occur after working shifts or traveling. Learn more about the effects of shiftwork on human health in this episode featuring Dr. Satchin Panda. Link to study abstract.”

“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding screen time exposure for children under the age of 18 months and limiting screen time to one hour per day for children between the ages and two and five years.”

“Premenopausal females have much lower rates of cardiovascular disease than similarly aged males because of the protective effects of estrogen, but after menopause, there's not much of a difference, and cardiometabolic risk factors actually worsen in females during the menopause transition, indicating this may be a crucial time for exercise intervention to protect the cardiovascular system.”

“Although these findings have not been peer-reviewed, they suggest that vitamin D status influences outcomes among breast cancer survivors and underscore the need for further research to assess the roles that vitamin D plays in cancer. Link to presentation abstract.”

“Since a driving force in the development of insomnia is change, especially change that affects relationships, employment, or family dynamics, Dr. Mason employs cognitive behavior techniques that help her patients identify what those changes are and develop strategies that promote, rather than hinder, sleep.”

“Interestingly, whole-body heat inhibited the activity of some FOXO proteins and switched on the activity of some genes involved in atrophy. Further study is needed to determine the full effects of whole-body hyperthermia on muscle atrophy. Link to study abstract.”

“These findings suggest that two subtypes of the disease exist, one originating in the brain, and one beginning in the nerves of the periphery. This hypothesis, if confirmed, has implications for the treatment of this devastating disease. Link to study abstract.”

“Watch this clip in which Dr. Elissa Epel discusses the harmful effects of what she calls a "toxic lifestyle," one that includes the consumption of sugary drinks. Link to study abstract. Related editorial.”