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Month: May 2023
EyeAge – A New Biological Clock. Podcast with Pankaj Kapahi, PhD
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “The eyes indicate the antiquity of the soul.” But we now know that your eyes may also provide a remarkably accurate measure of the true age of your body. Indeed, perhaps more accurate than the number of years that you’ve been alive (i.e., your chronological age). How can this be?…
Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan
Summary: Researchers revealed a correlation between reduced oxygen intake, or ‘oxygen restriction,’ and extended lifespan in lab mice. The study found that mice in an oxygen-restricted environment lived about 50% longer than those in normal oxygen levels. The oxygen-restricted mice also experienced delayed onset of aging-associated neurological deficits. The study, however, did not establish the…
When does AncestryDNA go on sale?
AncestryDNA can be a great option for DNA testing. You can download your genetic raw data file and use it on Genetic Lifehacks and other sites. Get the Best Deals on AncestryDNA Test Kits: Check the AncestryDNA.com Website Ahead of Time! While AncestryDNA generally costs around $99 for the test kit, you can snag a deal…
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s mane mushroom is a food and natural supplement with a number of potential health benefits. Some of the most well-researched benefits of lion’s mane mushroom extract include: Improved cognitive function Reduced depression and anxiety symptoms Increasing nerve regeneration This article digs into the research studies on lion’s mane and then makes connections to possibly…
Everything You Need to Know About GABA
If you’ve been searching for ways to relieve stress, you may have heard about GABA. But what is it, exactly? And can a GABA supplement really be the key to helping support relaxation? If you can’t remember the last time you weren’t feeling a little stressed out, you may be tempted to add this amino acid to…
What Is Invert Sugar?
With 70+ names, sugar is truly the master of disguise. While most of us know to look for common names like sucrose and glucose on food labels, there are so many lesser-known types of sugar, like invert sugar. Ever hear of it? If not, you’re not alone. Invert sugar is commonly found in sodas, ice cream,…
35 Best Peptides for Hair, Muscle Growth, Fat Loss, Energy, & Athletic Performance
Imagine a family of substances that unlock your body’s built-in healing and regenerative capabilities. That let you: Recover like Wolverine Build muscle like a bodybuilder Fight sickness with ease Think like a chess grandmaster Defy aging like Benjamin Button While the above is hyperbole, here lies the promise of therapeutic peptides. Talk to biohackers, advanced…
Are You Eating Enough Healthy Fats?
Fat is the enemy — at least that’s what we were told for decades. Low-fat and fat-free foods flew off shelves as people assumed cutting fat from their diets would help them keep off the pounds. But recent research has shown that low-fat and fat-free foods typically have higher sugar content, and excess sugar consumption…
It’s Not Just in Your Head. It Is Harder for Women in Menopause to Lose Weight
For women in the peri- and postmenopausal stages of life (often starting in their 50’s), internal physiological changes make optimizing their health and weight management more challenging. During perimenopause—the time before menopause when hormone levels fluctuate greatly—women gain an average of 2 to 4.5 pounds. [1] This is because sex hormone levels like estradiol and…