Quick Hitters
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Longevity 101: Blue Zones
Blue Zones are places around the world where many people live to an age of at least 100 years. These are the so-called “Centenarians.” They have 5 times the likelihood of living…
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Metformin and Its Effects on Longevity
Metformin is a drug that has been widely used since the 1960s to treat type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood sugar by increasing the sensitivity of the tissues in the body…
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Insulin and How It Interacts with Our Body
Insulin is a hormone critical for regulation of blood sugar. When insulin is active in the body it lowers blood sugar, moving it into tissues such as the liver, muscles, and…
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Hormesis as a tool in Longevity Medicine
In longevity science, “hormesis” refers to adaptive responses to mild stressors, such as fasting, exercising, and exposure to heat and cold. Hormesis elicits beneficial cellular metabolic responses, including sirtuin activation (to…
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Fisetin and Its Health Benefits
Fisetin is a flavonoid compound found in fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, apples, persimmons, grapes, onions, and cucumbers. Flavonoids are commonly found in most plants and exert a wide range…
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Endorphins and Boosting Their Production
Endorphins are hormones released from the brain to help alleviate stress and pain. They also help elevate mood – as such, they qualify as one of the 4 “feel good” hormones…
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Dopamine and Its Role in Our Body
Dopamine is a “neurotransmitter” or chemical messenger that is released by nerve cells to send signals to other nerve cells. It is also referred to as a hormone, though it is…
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Cortisol – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Cortisol is one of the most powerful and important hormones in the human body. It is produced by the adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidneys. It helps regulate…
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CGM or Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Commonly used continuous glucose monitors (CGM) are small devices with a tiny needle that measures the glucose (sugar) level in the interstital fluid under your skin. They can be applied to…
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Cancer, Part 3 – Different Types of Cancer
There are over 100 types of cancer consisting of a variety of cell types arising from every tissue in the body. Some organs, for example the lung, may have cancerous tumors…
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Cancer, Part 2 – How cancer develops
Cancer cells arise from changes, or mutations, in the DNA (genes), in normal cells. Such genetic “mistakes” may occur during the replication process, when there is an error during copying of…
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Berberine and Its Health Benefits
Berberine is a compound found in many plants, including barberry (Berberis vulgaris). It is used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. In Chinese medicine berberine is frequently used as part of…