Longevity Bits #2
Fresh Research A 24-hour fast enhanced intestinal stem cell function in mice. This is promising for anyone with a damaged gut. Worm and fly lifespan shot up when scientists triggered genes that enhance autophagy, or cellular cleanup. It worked in human cells too....
How To Get Fit Like G.I. Jane: An Interview with Ashleigh VanHouten
“I think the worst advice is to follow ANYONE’S advice blindly.” Ashleigh VanHouten is a rising force in the ancestral health community. She’s a writer, health coach, and host of the popular podcast Paleo Magazine Radio. On the show, she interviews ancestral...
Longevity Bits # 1
affiliate disclosure Fresh Research Reducing the expression of a gene called escargot was found to promote longevity in flies. Eating within a 6 hour window improved insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and oxidative stress in a controlled trial of prediabetic men....
Is Meat Unhealthy? The Link Between Meat, Cancer, and Longevity
If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard rumors that meat not only gives you cancer, but also decreases your lifespan. Ouch. It doesn’t get much worse than that, outcome-wise. Should meat eaters like myself be worried?
