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A new way to track aging in the human body
The possibility of expanded proteomic testing to assess organ-specific aging in the human body.
Relationship between our gut bacteria and brain health— a surprising connection!
The growing recognition of the importance of our gut microbiome in relationship to our mental health!
Potential mechanism of cellular damage from microplastics discovered!
While plastics were thought to be inert, new research shows when plastics interface with water they generate reactive oxygen species!
Polyphenol intake prevents mild cognitive impairment!
Dietary polyphenols decrease the risk of cognitive impairment!
Are your tea bags releasing microplastics??!
Silky tea bags release micro and nano-plastics into your tea water! Beware.
Declining soil quality is leading to nutrient deficiencies in our food!
The health risks associated with current farming practices.
New, worrisome considerations relating to microplastics
New considerations relating to the risks of micro and nanoplastics!
The Smoothie Debate
To add banana to a smoothie or not to add banana to a smoothie— that is the question!
Study confirms certain probiotics can absorb and facilitate excretion of nano-plastics!
A very promising finding that demonstrates addition of certain foods to the diet, containing helpful probiotics, may help reduce the nano-plastic burden in our bodies!
Increased exercise reduces the frequency of abnormal heart rhythms!
Regular exercise is good for the heart!
Is biologic aging more accurate than chronologic aging?
The potential perils and pitfalls of generating models that attempt to predict biologic age, compared to chronologic age.
Giving and generosity can improve your wellness!
Shifting gears with this blog post to focus on some important lifestyle factors for wellness!
Coffee consumption associated with lower body fat, higher testosterone levels, and reduced liver disease!
The health benefits of coffee continue to accumulate in the medical literature.
Under-appreciated dietary nutrient affects gut health and microbiome!
Consuming plants found to have additional health benefits beyond fiber alone!
The impact of a single amino acid on our immune system — Arginine
This post explores the complex role that the amino acid arginine plays in our immune system, and the impact it has upon both infections and cancer!
Protein content in the diet— more, or less??
Conflicting advice has been reported in the media lately about whether protein consumption should be increased or decreased in the diet—this post will explore those considerations and provide guidance.
Artificial sweeteners may increase cognitive decline!
While you may believe you are choosing a healthier alternative to sugar, artificial sweeteners may not be a good choice after all!