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What Causes Wrinkles?
Over time, the skin folding caused by everyday facial expressions etches once-temporary grooves into permanent wrinkles, but only in the context of underlying structural damage. Can light emitted from smartphone screens cause premature aging and wrinkles? I covered some popular wrinkle-reducers in The Efficacy, Safety, and Side Effects of Botox and Facelifts ( ) and […]
Continue readingHow to Delay the Age of Menopause with Diet and Lifestyle Factors
Approximately half of the variability of age of menopause among women is explained by genetics. What behaviors or circumstances can help explain the rest? For more on menopause, see: • The Best Moisturizers and Lubricants for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms ( ) • Hormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms ( ) • […]
Continue readingDental Implant Overdentures and Cognitive Function
Chewing pressure sensations to the nerves in the jaw have neurological effects. To help prevent gum disease from developing in the first place, check out some of my other videos, including: • Plant-Based Diets: Oral Health ( ) • Best Food for Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis ( ) • How to Treat Periodontitis with Diet […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: The Best Diet for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention
The most effective diet for weight loss may also be the healthiest. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: . This is just a taste of what’s on order in my New York Times best seller How Not to Diet ( ). (All proceeds I receive are donated to […]
Continue readingWhy Do Milk Drinkers Live Shorter Lives on Average?
Galactose, a breakdown product of the milk sugar lactose, is used by scientists to accelerate aging in lab animals. How might we reduce the risk of premature death from dairy consumption? The videos I mentioned are: • How Well Do Medicines Like Fosamax Work to Treat Osteoporosis? ( ) • Is Milk Good for Our […]
Continue readingThe Best Sleeping Position for Glymphatic Flow in the Brain
What can we do to prevent the decline in glymphatic brain filtration as we age? If you missed the previous video, see How Much Sleep Is Needed for Glymphatic Flow (Brain Cleaning)? ( ). New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: . Have a question about this video? Leave […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Is the Obesity Paradox Real or a Myth?
How do we explain studies that suggest overweight individuals live longer? If you missed my other videos in this series on the ABCs of obesity, see: • The Best Knee Replacement Alternative for Osteoarthritis Treatment ( ) • The Effects of Obesity on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes ( ) • The Effects […]
Continue readingHow Much Sleep Is Needed for Glymphatic Flow (Brain Cleaning)?
One function of sleep is the clearance of toxic waste byproducts through a newly discovered drainage system in the brain. Glymphatic brain filtration may help explain why those who routinely get fewer than seven hours of sleep a night are at increased risk of developing cognitive disorders, such as dementia. In the next video, I […]
Continue readingCan Getting Transfusions of Young Blood Slow Aging?
Ready for the mind-blowing twist in the mystery of why the injection of blood from young animals into old ones has a rejuvenative effect? If you missed it, the previous video was Parabiosis Experiments Prove Bloodborne Aging Factors ( ). My new book, How Not to Age ( ), is all about aging, and you […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage and Type
At age 50, everyone should start supplementing with B12-fortified foods or supplements regardless of the type of diet they follow. Over age 65, only high-dose daily supplements may suffice. For prevention and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, cyanocobalamin in chewable, sublingual, or liquid forms (rather than in a multivitamin) is best under most circumstances. What […]
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