Protein powder is made to be a convenient, tasty way to get protein you need on the go — simply mix the powder with water, milk, or in a smoothie, and drink. But is protein powder good for you? And is it just as good — or better — than protein that comes from food?…
Month: July 2023
Brain Busters: Top Neuroscience News Posts of the Week – July 16, 2023
Summary: This week, Neuroscience News shares intriguing breakthroughs spanning from primate behavior to human memory, fetal development, lab-grown brains, and the understanding of aggression. Researchers found that high cognitive abilities and explorative behavior could both enhance lifespan in gray mouse lemurs. Our capacity for visual memory isn’t rigid but can be expanded with meaningful stimuli,…
Survival of the Smartest or Adventurous? Secrets of Longevity Revealed
Summary: Research indicates both high cognitive abilities and explorative behavior are linked to increased lifespan in wild gray mouse lemurs. Through a series of cognitive and personality tests, applied to 198 lemurs, the team found that those with superior cognitive performance demonstrated less exploratory behavior, while more explorative lemurs had higher weights, likely due to…
How To Prevent And Reverse Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy
Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts
Mastering the Art of Meditation: A Comprehensive Guide
Meditation. It is a concept shrouded in mystery for some, a lifeline for others, and a tool of curiosity for the rest. Here we’ll unravel the secrets of meditation, making it accessible to everyone and providing an exhaustive guide that should leave no question unanswered. Understanding Meditation Meditation is not a one-size-fits-all discipline. It’s a…
Healthy Habits for a Lifetime: Creating Sustainable Wellness
Every year, people around the world make a new year’s resolution to lose weight. And every year, people around the world break their new year’s resolution to lose weight. Why does this happen? Because people create unsustainable goals and invest their time into unsustainable habits that allow them to lose weight for a short time….
Malignant hyperthermia: RYR1 gene mutations and anesthesia
Key takeaways:~ People with mutations in the RYR1 gene may be susceptible to malignant hyperthermia.~ Malignant hyperthermia is a severe reaction to inhaled anesthesia, which can be fatal if not promptly recognized and treated. What is Malignant Hyperthermia? Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is caused by a sudden rise in body temperature along with muscle contractions due…
Fatigue: Root causes, genetics, personalized solutions
Do you constantly feel tired, even when you know you slept well? Exhausted. Drained. Unable to function. Fatigue is a debilitating condition that plagues many people, and research now points to the root cause of fatigue: elevated inflammatory cytokines. This article digs into the new studies showing that inflammation causes the brain to alter our…
15+ Powerful Booze Alternatives That Give You A Buzz (No Hangover)
“You won’t take this quadruple shot”. I rarely turned down challenges. Especially when it involved drinking. I got good. I’d go to class, football or rugby practice, study, party, and repeat. Several nights every week. I became competitive with my drinking and wore my tolerance with reckless pride: I took flaming shots My “pregame” cocktail…
13 Best NMN Supplements Review [2023]: Anti-Aging Expert Sinclair’s #1 Product
Scientists discovered a powerful anti-aging supplement called nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). An anti-aging book called Lifespan brought widespread attention to this cellular health and longevity-boosting molecule. By restoring proper energy balance to the body’s delicate systems, you slow the aging process. Longevity expert David Sinclair has focused his career on nicotinamide mononucleotide. You naturally get trace…