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Posts covering various scientific topics from psychology and physiology to exercise and nutrition.

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Should You Start Fasting?

I was recently asked by a colleague about my thoughts on fasting and whether or not I thought it was beneficial. Like many of us, he had heard about the potential health benefits of fasting that have become popularized through social media. Though now used frequently as a longevity tool,

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The Warburg Effect: How a German Biochemist Changed Cancer Forever

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Caffeine & Diuresis

Like "breaking the seal" on a night out, an eventual trip to the bathroom after your morning coffee is nearly guaranteed. Why does this happen?

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Censoring in Clinical Trials: Survival Analysis

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Cancer Basics

Here are some general principles (which have many exceptions) that can be used to describe "cancer" as a whole. Let's talk about some cancer basics.

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How to "Prescribe" Exercise (Part 3): Strength

Part 3 of the series will explain how to prescribe strength exercises to your patients.

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How to "Prescribe" Exercise (Part 2): Aerobic Capacity

Part 2 of the series will kick off how to prescribe exercise to your patients, and we're starting with potentially the most important pillar of longevity: aerobic capacity.

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Series Introduction: How to "Prescribe" Exercise

These posts will be very detailed with a variety of linked articles and you should treat them like a therapeutics lecture. To kick us off, we're going to focus on why exercise is so important and look at some data. Let's go back to school.

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Alzheimer’s: From a Grandson's Perspective

Life doesn’t prepare you for those moments, and it's hard seeing someone who used to be so strong in a moment of weakness. That gesture gave me closure for the most impactful role model of my life.

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OPINION: Science Should Always be Debated

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What Kills the Most People in the United States?

This disease killed about 695,000 people in the United States in 2021, which is roughly 1 in every 5 deaths.

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The Incredible Metabolic Benefits of Zone 2 Training

Zone 2 training is the deadlift of the endurance world and accessible to almost everyone. Today we will briefly discuss what Zone 2 training is and its incredible metabolic benefits!

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To Drink or Not to Drink: A Deep Dive into Alcohol Metabolism

Let's explore some of the genetics behind alcohol metabolism and your risk of suffering from alcohol use disorders.

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Near Death Experiences and DMT

Today we're going to talk about how DMT might make "passing over to the other side" a peaceful experience!

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Do Masks Work? New Cochrane Review on Masking Efficacy

Let's dive into some of the most recent evidence from randomized controlled trials, explore the idea of evidence-based medicine, and see where we stand.

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Artificial Sweetener: New Data Shows Potential Association with Heart Attack and Stroke

Is there an association between erythritol and adverse cardiovascular events? Is the problem diet or metabolic? Let's talk about it!

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The Fountain of Youth - NMN Supplementation

There’s a new supplement on the block and the rumor is it can rejuvenate your life again. Let’s take a peek at why the FDA is suddenly interested in this "miracle" supplement!

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The Importance of Sleep and How to Destabilize Society According to ChatGPT

If you haven't yet heard of ChatGPT and what it's capable of, this post may be a bit confusing and also a bit unnerving. If you really want to be freaked out, make sure to read the section under "My Thoughts".

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How Does Caffeine Work?

Have you ever wondered how that cup of coffee can reliably wake you up every morning? Let's discuss exactly what caffeine is doing in your brain.

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More Money, Fewer Problems? How Money Affects Happiness

According to The Notorious B.I.G., Mo Money comes with Mo Problems. Let's talk about how money affects happiness, whether or not there are diminishing returns, and why people have very different opinions about whether or not money can solve all of their problems.

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What is Your VO2 Max and Why is it Important?

When it comes to endurance training, the term "VO2 max" is often thrown around, typically without any understanding of its actual meaning. To put it simply, your VO2 max is a measurement of how quickly you can utilize oxygen (O2) while exercising at max capacity.

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How Alcohol Ruins Your Sleep

Whether you drink heavily, in moderation, or rarely ever, the fact is that alcohol consumption is extremely common in the United States. According to surveys, over 50% of adults have consumed alcohol in the last month.

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Is Coffee Dangerous?

WARNING: This article was written under the influence of caffeine.

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What Causes a Heart Attack?

Cardiovascular disease has been a major cause of death in the United States for nearly a century, and according to the American Heart Association, around 80% of cardiovascular diseases including heart disease and stroke are preventable.

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Nutritional Science: Plant-Based Diet

Let’s be honest, when you hear “plant-based” you instantly think of a giant bowl of salad, “that” section of the grocery store, and minimal protein. While not completely wrong, there is much more to a plant-based diet than these surface-level thoughts.