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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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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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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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Adrenaline Role in Acute Stress Response
Adrenaline, also called epinephrine in the US, is a hormone essential to our health and wellbeing. Like cortisol, adrenaline is produced by the adrenal glands that sit atop our kidneys. The…
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Activating the Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve is one of the longest and most important nerves in the body. As the primary nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, it keeps the sympathetic or “fight or…
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KPRC 2 Click2Houston – How to cope with election-related stress
KPRC 2 Click2Houston How to cope with election-related stress