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Hormesis from Low-Dose Radiation
Our bodies are exposed to about 20,000 hits of radiation from cosmic rays every second. Is that good or bad? Salutary ways like what?! I have an entire section on hormesis in my longevity book. Go to your local public library and check out How Not to Age ( ), available in print, e-book, and […]
Continue readingChoosing the Safest and Most Effective Sunscreen (webinar recording)
Given that the absorption of chemicals in sunscreen into our bloodstream is greater than previously thought, what are the safest types of sunscreen? Has it been proven to prevent skin aging and cancer? Up to 90 percent of visible facial aging is due to sun exposure. Randomized controlled trials have put the daily application of […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Foods That Cause Inflammation and Those That Reduce It
Inflammatory markers can double within six hours of eating a pro-inflammatory meal. Which foods are the worst, and which ones reduce inflammation? What does an anti-inflammatory diet look like? For more on diet and inflammation, see: • Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression ( ) • Speeding Recovery from Surgery with Turmeric ( ) • Which Spices […]
Continue readingThe Benefits and Side Effects of Red and Green Rooibos Teas
Is green rooibos (analogous to green tea) healthier than red rooibos, the commercially more common oxidized form that’s akin to black tea? For more on herbal teas, check out: • Herbal Tea Update: Rooibos and Nettle ( ) • Enhancing Athletic Performance with Peppermint ( ) • Hibiscus Tea vs. Plant-Based Diets for Hypertension ( […]
Continue readingThe Side Effects of Artificial Food Coloring and Dyes: Cancer and ADHD
Why are carcinogenic food dyes still allowed in the food supply? For more on ADHD and food colors, see: • Treating ADHD Without Stimulants ( ) • Artificial Food Colors and ADHD ( ) • Seeing Red No. 3: Coloring to Dye For ( ) New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. […]
Continue readingRecipe: Lentil–Walnut Burgers with Cheesy Sauce
Healthy lentil-walnut burgers with a smoky cheesy cheddar sauce—delicious, hearty, and easy to make! Lentils and walnuts make hearty and delicious burgers, and this cheesy, smoky, cheddar sauce is perfection. Here's a tip for you: Be sure your cooked lentils are not wet. You can blot them dry or place them in a skillet over […]
Continue readingHow to Improve Your Heart Rate Variability
How to feel the vagal heart control, and the diet and lifestyle factors that may improve it. For more on heart health, check out: • How Not to Die from Heart Disease ( ) • Should We All Take Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease? ( ) • Fully Consensual Heart Disease Treatment ( ) • […]
Continue readingThe Third Way to Boost NAD+
How can we conserve NAD+ by preventing overactivation of the enzymes PARP-1 and CD38, which guzzle NAD+? This is the final video in my NAD+ series. If you missed any of the previous ones, check out: • Do NAD+ Levels Decline with Age? ( ) • Can NAD+ Boosters Increase Lifespan and Healthspan? ( ) […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Fruits and Vegetables Put to the Test for Boosting Mood
A randomized controlled trial investigates diet and psychological well-being. For more on mood foods and other interventions, see: • Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression ( ) • Plant-Based Diets for Improved Mood and Productivity ( ) • Antioxidants and Depression ( ) • Do Antidepressant Drugs Really Work? ( ) • Exercise vs. Drugs for Depression […]
Continue readingWhich NAD+ Booster Is Best?
You can naturally get your body to make more NAD+ by boosting the NAD+ synthesizing enzyme NAMPT. This is the second-to-last video in my NAD+ series. If you missed any of the previous ones, check out: • Do NAD+ Levels Decline with Age? ( ) • Can NAD+ Boosters Increase Lifespan and Healthspan? ( ) […]
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