Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment option for both men and women who may be experiencing symptoms related to andropause and menopause caused by hormonal imbalances. Those symptoms encompass a wide range and can severely impact your quality of life and health. In addition to changes caused by drops in certain hormone levels, other conditions,…
What Underpins Exceptional Longevity?
Summary: A new study will investigate the genetic and biological mysteries of extreme longevity and healthy aging. Source: American Federation for Aging Research Decades of research will be aided by the results of a study launched today – the most ambitious ever conducted to uncover and understand the genetic and biological mysteries of exceptional longevity…
Donors Driving Discoveries
Buck scientists sometimes look at a graph showing the death rate from infectious diseases over time as inspiration for our own work. While this year’s COVID-19 pandemic has certainly caused a spike in the trend, the overall picture is incredibly clear: infectious diseases are simply not as deadly as they used to be. Antibiotics, vaccines,…
Take Control Of Your Destiny
In the midst of uncertainty, we often step back to evaluate where we are and what we do. Often, regardless of field or fashion, career or pathway – we can be lulled into a misconceived permanence. Of course in the midst of recent world events, many of us have had to reevaluate if where we…
The mighty Lion’s Mane mushroom.
If you saw a Lion’s Mane mushroom in the wild, you’d instantly understand where it got its name. While it’s small, it’s shaggy. And while this tiny fungus might resemble its namesake, can it be as mighty in health benefits as well? Lion’s Mane 101 For starters, Lion’s Mane mushrooms aren’t exactly newcomers. They’re extremely…
5 Easy Biohacks for Beauty, Detox, and Better Sleep
Improve your sleep, your energy, your digestion, your mood and your brain function with these five easy biohacks. 1. Sleep and see better with F.lux F.lux is a free plugin for your computer, iPad and iPhone that removes melatonin-suppressing blue light from your screen. You need melatonin for deep sleep, and when your sleep is…
23andMe Sale Dates – Get the inside scoop on the deals
If you aren’t in a hurry to get your 23 and Me genetics test done, you may want to wait for a sale. Traditionally, 23andMe goes on sale for these holidays: Black Friday: The Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 25th), 23andMe usually has a great sale price on all of their test kits. Winter sale: Often,…
The Deep Health Assessment: How’s your health… REALLY?
“How’s your health?” When most people hear that question, they immediately think about their blood work or maybe a nagging problem, like back pain or heartburn or migraines. Others might focus on a fitness achievement: “Just completed my third marathon this year. Never been healthier!” Many people simply consider their weight or overall appearance: [pinches stomach]…
Regularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of Death
Summary: Regular weight training exercise is associated with a reduced risk of death, a new study reports. Incorporating aerobic exercise with weight-based exercise adds to the protective effect. Source: BMJ Regularly exercising with weights is linked to a lower risk of death from any cause, with the exception of cancer, finds research carried out in…
The promise of Metformin highlights the need for precision medicine
Metformin has been used successfully to treat type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years. In 2019 it was the fourth-most commonly prescribed medication in the US, with more than 85 million prescriptions written. Metformin became a “darling” of research on aging when medical records revealed that people with diabetes taking the drug often lived…