Science Got it Wrong: New Data on Intensity Rewrites Longevity Guidelines For decades, public health guidelines have operated under a metabolic assumption: 1 minute of vigorous-intensity activity (VIA) is equivalent to 2 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (MIA). This 1:2 ratio, based on estimated energy expenditure or METs (Metabolic Equivalents), focused on calorie burn rather than…
Some biohackers and longevity seekers are using the diabetes drug Metformin off-label as a “hack” for better health and longevity, but the research indicates that might not be such a good idea. Studies suggest that metformin may blunt key physiological benefits derived from exercise, raising caution for its use in healthy, physically active individuals. Metformin,…
Even though Bellevue and Kirkland are separated by just a few miles, people tend to approach workouts a little differently on either side of the lake—especially in winter. As the days get darker and the temperature drops, most regular outdoor activities get replaced with indoor training routines. That shift brings out differences in local gym…
Graphene Oxide (GO) Detoxification Action Plan You might be wondering what GO is, and why you might need to detox from it. If you haven’t heard anything about it, you’re not alone. Mainstream media (MSM) has purposely kept it very quiet because it has a dark side. GO is a multilayer carbon polymer and a…
Exercise is crucial for lasting fitness, but many other factors outside the gym also matter. If you’re tackling a New Year’s resolution, look at your environment. It’s often the number one contributor to your current health state, whether you’re sedentary or eating improperly. Escaping the Past: Environment, The Habit Loop, and Identity It’s not just…
Most nutrients don’t work alone. They act like dance partners: when the ratio is off, even if both nutrients are present, metabolism slows, hormones drift, and inflammation rises. Modern, processed diets often overload one side of the pair, pulling the whole system out of balance. The following ratios are reordered based on the nutrients most…
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