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…
The NYT came out with an article last week, “How Little Exercise Can You Get Away With?” In it, they mentioned “new research” and discoveries that we have been doing at X Gym since 1998. It’s nice to see mainstream catching up, even if it is more than a quarter-century behind X Gym. Here are…
PJ’s Sardine/Oleuropein Fast: 83 Hours to Autophagy and Fat Loss Here are the results of my 83-hour sardine/oleuropein fast. The main reason was to turbo-charge the autophagy process and clear out senescent cells and other junk that doesn’t belong in my body. That is impossible to measure, however, so it’s hard to comment on that,…
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