There has been an increased interest in participating in sober curious challenges, such as Sober October and Dry January—worldwide initiatives in which people commit to being alcohol-free for the entirety of that month. Some people enter these challenges wanting to take control of their health or as a way to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol….

Summary: Researchers have designed a new model of life expectancy that’s based less on disease diagnosis, and more on other factors including cholesterol levels and lifestyle. Source: Duke University A new model to predict the life expectancy of older people relies less on their specific disease diagnoses and more on factors such as the ability…

By Eric Verdin, President and CEO of the Buck Institute I was inspired to write about this topic by an article in Smithsonian Magazine a few months ago. The article summarized findings that have accumulated over time indicating that getting adequate vitamins from your diet is more effective than getting them from taking supplements. Supplements…

When you search online for “hormone replacement therapy,” or HRT, the results commonly refer to treatments for women going through menopause who are experiencing hot flashes or other symptoms associated with fluctuating estrogen levels. Men going through a similar phase, often called andropause, can also get hormone therapy—called testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Is there a…

Eggs are chart-toppers in the realm of healthy foods — they’re a good source of protein and other nutrients — but for some, cooking with them can be a headache. You might remember your mom bent over the sink, scrubbing a scrambled-egg skillet after Saturday-morning breakfast. Or Julia Child flipping a perfect omelet on TV…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…