Diet trends come and go, but one golden rule has remained the same: Eating a variety of vegetables is important to maintain good overall health. But learning how to eat more vegetables usually requires a little more subtlety than shoveling handfuls into your mouth every day. According to the CDC, only 9 percent of American…
Month: January 2024
Managing Menopause: These 5 Exercises Can Benefit Menopausal Symptoms
Hormonal changes affect multiple body systems, including the brain, bone, and cardiovascular. For menopausal women, these changes can have a significant impact on health and well-being. Declines in estrogen contribute to increased bone loss relative to bone building and decreased muscle mass in favor of fat accumulation. In particular, early menopause is associated with a…
Wearing Hearing Aids May Reduce Mortality Risk
Summary: Regular use of hearing aids is linked to a 24% lower risk of mortality among adults with hearing loss. This groundbreaking research highlights the potential health benefits of hearing aids beyond addressing hearing impairment. Previous studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can lead to reduced life expectancy and various negative outcomes. The comprehensive…
Biohacking Your Way to Optimal Health: Harnessing the Power of Science for Enhanced Well-Being
In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness, biohacking has emerged as a cutting-edge approach to optimize the human body’s potential. This article delves into the myriad ways biohacking techniques can enhance cognitive function, improve metabolic and brain health, and promote overall well-being. By understanding and applying principles from various scientific fields, including biology, genetics,…
Faculty Spotlight: Ashley Webb, PhD
Ashley Webb brings a lifetime of science to her new position at the Buck Ashley Webb, PhD, the Buck’s newest faculty member, investigates the molecular mechanisms of brain aging and neurodegeneration. Now an associate professor, Webb remembers being a kid who enjoyed how researchers focused on coming up with solutions. That early interest in…
Adenoviruses: Causing Weight Gain and Obesity
Key takeaways:~ Obesity rates were steady for decades, and then started rising sharply around 1980.~ There are multiple causes of obesity, and adenovirus 36 infections are one cause.~ Research studies clearly show that adenovirus 36 infection of adipose tissue causes slow weight gain for a portion of the population.~ Genetics plays a role in susceptibility…