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“Instead, elite athletes typically live longer (e.g., Olympians by ~5 years; endurance pros and major-league athletes by ~4–8 years), with lower cancer and cardiovascular mortality. Selection effects exist, but as a population stress test, it undercuts the notion that protein-driven mTOR is inevitably harmful to longevity.”

“Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are some reasons not to eat sugar? Is sugar addictive? A: Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain, which can drive people to consume more than they should.”

“Cytokines are proteins that participate in cell-signaling. Pro-inflammatory cytokines are increased in depression and contribute to the dysfunction of neurotransmission, hippocampal neurogenesis, and stress-related nervous system activation.”

“A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to reduce heart disease risk, in part due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds provided by the diet that reduce oxidative stress and improve vascular function.”

“Semaglutide shifted gene activity toward this maintenance work and away from inflammation, changes that overlapped with those associated with calorie restriction. It also reduced signs of protein-folding stress in stem cells that produce blood cells and neurons.”

“Create a wind-down routine with relaxing activities like reading, meditation, or light stretching before bed. Manage stress by practicing mindfulness, deep breathing, or journaling to reduce pre-sleep anxiety.”

“Diets with lower caloric content accelerated production of proteins required for overall protein synthesis (particularly genes for a cellular machine called the spliceosome). As dietary protein content increased, oxidative stress in mitochondria increased.”

“Autophagy is a highly conserved adaptive response to stress that involves the sequestration and subsequent destruction of protein aggregates, pathogens, and damaged or dysfunctional cellular components.”

“Sauna use also mimics many of the cardiovascular effects of exercise, including increased heart rate and blood pressure The investigators drew on data from the Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study, an ongoing prospective population-based cohort study of health outcomes in more than 2,500 middle-aged men (42 to 61 years) from eastern Finland, where saunas are readily available.”

“Immediately after each resistance training session, participants received a whey protein supplement that contained leucine, a branched-chain amino acid that promotes muscle protein synthesis, which is essential for muscle gains.”