There are plenty of posts on this site discussing strategies to slow aging and even reverse it, but understanding biological aging and metabolic health is crucial for optimizing longevity and preventing age-related diseases. Everyone is different, so by monitoring specific biomarkers, mostly through blood tests, we can gain insights into our healthspan, make informed decisions…
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Nitric oxide (NO) is a tiny molecule with massive impact. This gas, produced naturally in your body, regulates blood flow, oxygen delivery, and cellular energy. It’s the unsung hero of heart health, but as we age or make certain lifestyle choices, NO production can plummet, setting the stage for chronic diseases. The good news? You…
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Muscle pulls happen to everyone. It’s part of life. They happen to “Johnny Six Pack” who sits on the couch all day drinking beer, as well as exercise fanatics and health nuts like me (PJ). Different people handle them differently, though. When Johnny Six Pack gets injured, he babies it, limps around, and complains about…
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The Power Within: How More Mitochondria Can Boost Your Metabolism (and your health) Have you ever wondered what truly fuels your body, determines your energy levels, and impacts how efficiently you burn calories? The answer, in large part, lies within tiny organelles found in nearly every cell: mitochondria. Often called the “powerhouses of the cell,”…
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So many people still believe in the outdated and antiquated “Calorie in, Calorie out” (CICO) theory. It’s just wrong. False. Fatally flawed. All calories are NOT created equal. Let me illustrate my claim by first presenting two diet examples of “Ricky Rad” and “Sammy Sad.” Ricky and Sammy eat the exact same number of calories.…
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Yes, you CAN turn back your age clock – biologically – and feel and look younger – even decades younger! Recently, I was in a discussion on X, and someone mentioned they have never seen anyone get younger. I agreed that it’s not possible chronologically, but it sure is biologically! Then I wrote the following…
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