What began as a public health campaign in the United Kingdom is now the subject of a recent trend: alcohol-free challenges. You may have seen friends and family members participating in month-long challenges like Dry January and Sober October as a way to reset or reevaluate their relationship with drinking. After a booze-free month, people…
We’re excited about single-cell sequencing technology and think you should be too!
Dr. Simon Melov Professor Simon Melov is well known at the Buck for his love of cutting-edge technology and his efforts to get the latest and greatest technology in place at the Institute. Melov, whose lab is focused on identifying hallmarks of aging in order to guide the development of therapeutics, is championing the use…
The Sirtuin Theory of Aging
How a family of proteins and an obscure molecule are changing everything we know about health and aging. The Sirtuin Theory of Aging was born from a study on calories. This is part of what makes the theory and subsequent discovery of Protandim® NAD Synergizer™* so interesting, but it’s only part of the story. Several…
One-Minute Bursts of Activity During Daily Tasks Could Prolong Your Life
Summary: Three to four one-minute bouts of vigorous physical activity a day, such as running for a bus or walking fast to complete tasks reduces the risk of all-cause and cancer-related death by 40%, and a 49% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Source: University of Sydney In good news for those who don’t…
Blogs of the Year: The Top 10 Most-Read A4M Articles in 2022
It’s been a whirlwind year for the A4M blog! We’ve published nearly 50 articles on everything from microbiome transplants and other breakthrough longevity discoveries to pediatric mental health and promising interventions. Now, as we wrap up an incredible year for A4M, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the most popular blog…
TRU KAVA Review: Elevate Your Mind & Chill With KAVAPLEX
Natures Xanax? Every culture around the world has favorite ingredients to instantly shift their mental state. To relax, unwind, socialize, and enjoy a hit of euphoria. In the USA and Europe, that was alcohol. But most other regions had better, safer, and equally fun alternatives. In the South Pacific islands, for the last 3,000 years,…
What is Shawn Baker’s Steak Knife?
Reviewed by the BioHackers Lab Team | Last updated: January 2, 2023 Did you start following a carnivore diet after doing the World Carnivore Month challenge and saw videos of others using some amazing knives to cut their different cuts of meat? You probably have seen Dr Shawn Baker share one of his reaction videos…
Magnesium deficiency? Genes that Impact Magnesium Levels
Research shows that about 50% of us don’t get enough magnesium on a daily basis.[ref] Some people genetically are more likely to be deficient than others, based on genetic variants that impact magnesium absorption. This article goes in-depth into how the body absorbs and uses magnesium. Also included are genetic variants (found in your 23…
How to Choose The Right Strength Training Program
By now, you know how beneficial strength training is for your overall fitness and health. And you’re ready to continue to progress with a strength training program. But there are so many programs out there to choose from – it can be quite overwhelming when searching for the strength training program that best suits your…
What is a wellness coach? (And how can you make wellness coaching your career?)
You know what you should do for good health. Get enough quality sleep most nights. Cook nutritious, satisfying meals at home, most evenings. Make time for sweating, meditating, time in nature—whatever helps you feel recharged and strong. It’s just that DOING these things (consistently) isn’t so easy. Just like your dog stubbornly lying in front…