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A 6-month study found HIIT uniquely protects lean muscle in adults in their 70s, while moderate and low-intensity exercise caused small muscle losses.
New evidence shows a well-timed workout can counteract the artery-damaging effects of a high-fat meal — but timing is everything.
FGF21 extends lifespan in animals by 30-40%. Here's what exercise and diet research reveals about boosting it naturally.
A novel β2 agonist pill boosts fat burning via skeletal muscle, preserving muscle mass while improving blood sugar in early trials.
New research reveals creatine supports memory, mood, and cognitive speed — not just athletic gains — with potential for Parkinson's and depression.
A major 6-year European trial found a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet plus exercise slashed type 2 diabetes risk by nearly a third.
A clinical trial found testosterone gel plus exercise prevented visceral fat increases in women over 65 recovering from hip fractures.
Experts say the next era of obesity care pairs GLP-1 medications with precision medicine, endoscopic procedures, and surgery for lasting results.
A Mass General Brigham trial found multivitamin users aged slower on 5 epigenetic clocks, with the biggest gains in those aging fastest.
A proteomics study tracking 3,000 blood proteins reveals fasting's deepest benefits emerge only after 72 hours without food.
A 2-year human study links extra virgin olive oil to better cognition and gut diversity — and identifies the specific microbes responsible.
Most genetic variants explain only a few percent of nutritional differences between people, yet companies market expensive personalized plans.
A University of Exeter trial found twice-daily beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in adults 60+ by shifting oral microbiome composition.
A Cambridge review finds current protein guidelines target deficiency prevention, not optimal aging. Higher intake may protect strength and cognition.
New research shows the tea you brew your kombucha with dramatically shapes its chemistry, antioxidant activity, and health potential.
University of Cologne researchers reveal how the amino acid leucine boosts cellular energy by preventing breakdown of critical mitochondrial proteins.
A 3-week placebo trial improved memory, physical performance, and stress in healthy older adults — even when participants knew the pills were fake.
University of Sydney researchers found that cutting fat or animal protein for just four weeks lowered biological age markers in older adults.
A major review confirms tea protects against heart disease, cancer, and cognitive decline — but only if you skip the bottled and bubble versions.
Stanford researchers found genetic variants in ~10% of people that blunt GLP-1 drug effectiveness, pointing toward precision diabetes care.
