Cardiovascular Disease

For triglycerides, “normal” may not be “optimal”

How do triglyceride levels relate to cardiovascular risk?

Science of Aging

The challenges of defining aging with Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.

This video clip is from episode #175 – The biology of aging, rapamycin, and other interventions that target the aging…

Science of Aging

Potential Risks of NAD Supplements with Iñigo San-Millán, Ph.D.

This video clip is from episode #201 – Deep dive back into Zone 2 with Iñigo San-Millán, Ph.D. (Pt. 2),…

Science of Aging

About TAME: A Metformin Anti-Aging Clinical Trial with Nir Barzilai, M.D.

This video clip is from episode #204 – Centenarians, metformin, and longevity with Nir Barzilai, M.D., originally released on April…

Cholesterol

Intro to lipids & lipoproteins: why there is no ‘bad’ or ‘good’ cholesterol

I recently posted on Twitter about my frustration with the way the press writes about “good” and “bad” cholesterol, and…

Exercise & Physical Health

Are nitrates the next big thing for athletic performance?

Existing evidence suggests that nitrates provide benefits for cardiovascular health and exercise performance. Let’s discuss some of the recent data.

Protein

Fasting & protein: the impact of fasting on muscle mass

This video clip is from Ask Me Anything (AMA) #32 — Exercise, squats, deadlifts, BFR, and TRT, originally released on…

Protein

Dispelling myths that excess protein intake increases cancer risk

This video clip is from episode #205 – Energy balance, nutrition, & building muscle with Layne Norton, Ph.D. (Pt.2), originally…

Protein

Are you eating enough protein?

This audio clip is from episode #202 – Peter on nutrition, disease prevention, sleep, and more, originally released on April…

Exercise & Physical Health

Does walking 10 minutes per day extend your life? (Hint: No.)

Either I completely dozed for the past ten years, or the author of a recent news article pulled data from some farcical study. Let’s take a closer look. 

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