Okay, so every piece of advice about increasing your longevity will likely throw in at least one line about diet and exercise. It’s generally understood that grand gestures mean nothing without these basics. Of course, diet and exercise can both be pretty broad categories. With so much conflicting advice out there, how can you find […]
Supplements claim to do all kinds of strange and wonderful things. Sometimes, one supplement alone seems to have an impossibly long list of potential benefits. While it’s always best to be cautious when a health claim sounds too good to be true, there are some supplements that do have a plethora of possible uses. L-carnitine
Ketones are a popular topic of conversation in health circles, but if you’ve heard of them, it’s most likely in the context of the ketogenic diet. Now, scientists in California are investigating whether ketone ester supplements might change how we age. What exactly are ketones? They’re a type of organic compound found in various forms
There may be some debate over whether salt or saturated fat is the most maligned part of a regular diet, but what’s not in doubt is that lots of doctors and other experts like to ply us with dire warnings about what could happen if we eat too much of them. But is salt really
“Everything in moderation.” You’ve probably heard that phrase before. It means you don’t have to cut out every candy bar or can of soda, as long as you don’t overdo it and you still make sure you’re eating the nutritious options like fruit and vegetables, too. But how exactly do you make sure you’re eating
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Maybe a snack at midmorning, and another at mid-afternoon. That’s the traditional structure of our daily meals. Or is it? Our current routine is very much the creation of a particular place and time, which raises the question: what is the best way to schedule when you eat? It’s a good question
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Do you think a lot about what you eat? With the way we’re constantly bombarded with warnings about obesity and dieting, it can be difficult not to overthink it. Meanwhile, many people with busy schedules do not have enough time to consider all of the details. Being mindful about food certainly isn’t a priority. Mindfulness
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,
Stem cells are truly fascinating. Their potential seems practically unlimited, and we’ve barely scratched the surface. It’s their ability to change and grow – and potentially treat so many different conditions – that appears almost magical. The problem is that we have fewer stem cells when we’re older than we do in childhood. How do
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Without zinc, we wouldn’t have brass. On its own, zinc is used in everything from paint to deodorant and batteries. And, of course, it is an essential mineral, which means humans can’t survive without it but also can’t produce it ourselves. Let’s look a little deeper at how a metal with such a diverse range
