It’s a well-known fact that muscle loss can be a side effect of aging. No matter how much work we put in when we’re younger, certain physical changes are going to make it much harder to maintain that hard-earned muscle, let alone gain more, when we’re old. Now, that’s not the same as saying that […]
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We talk a lot about the many things that can go wrong with the heart. This is important because cardiovascular problems are a leading cause of death for Americans. Sometimes we talk about the things that keep the heart working properly, but perhaps it’s now time to talk about what a healthy heart looks like.
There are two hormones that have a big impact on whether we feel hungry or full, which has implications when it comes to how much we eat and therefore whether we lose or gain fat. I’ve talked about leptin, the hormone of satiety, before, which must mean it’s ghrelin’s turn. Ghrelin is often called the
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Maybe some snacks in between. For most people, when you eat seems pretty simple. I mean, it’s not always an easy schedule to follow if you’re busy at work or waiting for a friend, but most of us are familiar with the general idea. Is this what’s actually best for us,
No, don’t back away. I know bile isn’t generally considered a pleasant thing, but it is important. Without it, your digestive system wouldn’t work properly and you wouldn’t be able to get all the nutrients you need out of food. The concept of bile dates all the way back to Ancient Greece, when doctors thought
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just make a list of the things that make your blood sugar go up and the things that make your blood sugar go down? Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple, especially when alcohol is involved. If you’re watching your blood sugar, especially if you have a condition like
“What exactly are ergonomics?” I hear you ask. “And what do they have to do with bones and joints?” It’s what happens when engineering meets physiology and psychology. In the context of the musculoskeletal system, it’s about trying to prevent problems like carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, and back pain. Specifically, ergonomics involves scientists
Avoiding toxic chemicals makes sense if you want to stay healthy. That doesn’t just go for preserving your stem cells but also your more general wellbeing. Lots of the things you can do to try to mitigate an age-related loss of stem cells are fairly intuitive if you already pay lots of attention to optimizing
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If you don’t want or can’t get a stem cell transplant for whatever reason, you need to rely on your own stem cells for all your regenerative needs. That’s difficult when you’re older in age. You need the healing potential of the stem cells even more, but the large number you had in your childhood
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If stem cells are all about growth, healing and regeneration, surely the best way to encourage their presence in your body is to practice a more regenerative lifestyle, right? Things like what you eat and how you exercise change your body, removing the bad stuff and increasing the good. Few things serve a more regenerative
