Mainstream fitness protocols have long championed prolonged, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise as the gold standard for aging. The cellular data, however, tells a radically different story. Consider Emma Maria Mazzenga. At almost 93 years old, she holds multiple age-group world records in sprinting. Laboratory analyses of her physiology reveal the mitochondrial function of a 20-year-old and…
Why You Should Ditch the Drugs for Microbiome Mastery Why is there such huge GLP-1 antagonist drug hype nowadays? Well, most people have trouble with hunger, cravings, munchies, and self-control when it comes to food, and if they could just take a pill or weekly injection to help with that, most would do it –…
As a researcher in exercise, brain, nutrition, and health science since 1987, I have watched the scientific community change drastically. Decades ago, there were fewer studies, but the honesty and integrity of the research were much higher. Today, science is largely driven by money and funding rather than a quest for truth. While the number…
In a world obsessed with looking younger, true anti-aging isn’t about quick fixes or miracle creams. It’s about extending your healthspan — the years you live with energy, strength, mental clarity, and independence. Here are the five most impactful things you can do right now to slow aging and optimize your long-term health. Each is…
The phrase “sick fat” sounds like something from a fitness infomercial, but in reality, it’s a critical concept in metabolic science. It describes adiposopathy—the dysfunctional state of your body’s fat cells. The way our body stores excess energy isn’t random. There’s a set hierarchy, and when that system is overwhelmed, it triggers a domino effect…
If your social media feeds look anything like mine, you’ve likely noticed a growing chorus of wellness influencers sounding the alarm on a new dietary villain: oxalates. This is happening now, in the first part of 2026, but it will blow over soon, so if you are reading this in 2027 or later, you might…
