More “hack” than “bio”: why biohacking sends the wrong messages about the pursuit of health and longevity
Distracting from the approaches that matter
Silencing the alarm over a recent paper on dietary protein and atherosclerosis
A recent report that high protein intake contributes to atherosclerosis has limited relevance to anyone but transgenic mice
Resistance training partially reverses some of the hallmarks of aging type II muscle fibers
Age-related muscle declines are not as inevitable as you might think.
Research Worth Sharing, March 2024 Edition
Organ-specific aging, a blood-based test for brain tumors, avoiding bananas in smoothies, stair-climbing tests for frailty, and omega-3 intake and CVD
Does time-restricted eating increase the risk of cardiovascular death?
Why I don’t put any stock in a recent “study”
“DNA diets” are still a long way off from offering an easier route to weight loss
A recent study reports that leveraging genetics to inform diet choice is ineffective in promoting weight loss beyond the effects of calorie restriction alone
Removing race as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
The AHA has announced a new “race-free” assessment tool, but eliminating this variable carries the potential to increase – rather than decrease – racial disparities in healthcare
Aerobic exercise for Parkinson’s disease
The neuroprotective nature of aerobic exercise influences a variety of Parkinson’s disease symptoms, on top of its role in impacting disease risk and progression
A study comparing the effects of vegan and omnivorous diets fails Science 101
A direct-to-docuseries twin study should not be mistaken for valid, knowledge-generating research
The loss of a rising marathoner is a tragic reminder of the toll of motor accidents
On track to make history, Kelvin Kiptum’s story ended too soon