Lucy Mailing: 00:00 Microbiome research as a whole has spent the last two decades trying to define what is a healthy microbiota? And it’s tricky because as individuals, we only share about a third of our gut microbes from one person to the next, and the other two thirds is determined by all kinds of…

Key takeaways:~ GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Wegovy (semaglutide), liraglutide) are now approved for weight loss for teens and adults.~ These medications work by binding to the GLP-1 receptor and reducing appetite.~ Genetic variants can affect the response to GLP-1 agonists for weight loss. Losing weight can be challenging for most people. It is easy to…

You know that meal prep can help you lose weight, maintain your diet plan, and even save time. But once you’ve done all that prep work, you’re going to need a sturdy, functional, and stylish lunch box to carry your healthy grub to work. Here are 10 of the best lunch boxes and totes for easily transporting your favorite meal…

Aging is an inevitable process. It refers to the decline in function due to accumulated cellular damage that can progressively worsen health over time. So anytime you see the word anti-aging, it’s a bit of an overstatement. No food, supplement, pill, or powder can currently prevent aging altogether.  And while you can’t stop aging, you…

When men notice their muscle mass dwindling, they often begin to think they might have low testosterone levels. This is especially noteworthy if a man’s exercise regimen hasn’t changed, but he’s seeing less muscle than he had when he was a few years younger. Men frequently ask whether testosterone replacement therapy at our clinics in…

First the basics: Ketone bodies are metabolites produced in our bodies when the availability of glucose is low. This happens during fasting, or via a ketogenic diet which severely restricts carbohydrates. The Buck is interested in them because ketone bodies are linked to multiple mechanisms of aging and resilience. Previous research at the Buck showed…

Everything we do –– from hitting the snooze button in the morning to closing our eyes at night –– requires energy. That includes every breath and step we take; each smile, blink, sip, or thought. Our body and organs are energy-consuming machines.  But keeping the energy flowing to and between your cells isn’t just important…

With the click of a button, can whole body vibration therapy passively: Activate muscle Burn body fat Naturally detox Boost circulation Accelerate athletic recovery Facilitate injury repair Build flexibility & coordination Optimize anabolic growth & repair hormones While this one therapy won’t passively turn you superhuman, it’s a powerful low-impact health optimization tool. For general…

Reviewed by the BioHackers Lab Team | Last updated: January 28, 2023 Some people want to live as long as possible; whilst others want to live as healthy as possible for however long they will live. This is why some people focus on healthspan and others focus on lifespan. Image: Canva I think most people…