If you want to optimize for lifespan, you must consider yourself a pro in the longevity game. That means finding ways to decrease risk of chronic disease and other health complications. The way to do this is not through short-term fixes like crash diets or bootcamps. Instead, you should integrate complementary health habits for maximum…
Stress often gets a bad rap. That’s because when we think of stress, we typically think of chronic stress, which is the unrelenting sort associated with systemic inflammation, disease risk, and burnout. However, not all stress is bad. In fact, if it weren’t for the good stress in our lives, we’d never grow or see…
Like it or not, humans need rest. Every cell in your body is genetically programmed for activity and rest on a 24-hour circadian cycle, and no amount of “hacking” will keep you healthy if you deviate from that pattern for too long. Of course, we want to be productive! We need to earn an income…
Many people hear the term circadian rhythm and immediately think of sleep. That’s not wrong, but there is so much more to circadian rhythm than just getting some shut-eye. Your circadian rhythm is actually a full 24-hour cycle during which your body coordinates cellular health and molecular function — and it’s essential for overall health…
Everyone sleeps. It’s a basic need, like food, water, and movement, all of which are essential to life, health, and well-being. During sleep, your body focuses on recovery and repair, which requires a distinct metabolic state that is different from waking hours. Unfortunately not everyone gets enough consistent, good-quality sleep. Impaired sleep, which dramatically increases…
BMI, or body mass index, is at its core, a health-screening tool. With simple inputs of height and weight, this tool has been used for decades as a quick indicator of physical health and, importantly, risk of chronic disease. We know from data on people who live to be 100 or older that one of…
We’ve all felt them, and we’ve all given in to them at some point. But, despite their common occurrence, food cravings can be a tricky puzzle to solve. Do we, for example, acquiesce to the beckonings of the taco truck down the street? Or do we keep walking forward with a brave face, unscathed by…
Many of us lead busy, fast-paced lives. As our endless to-do lists pile up, it can be hard to set aside time for a meal, let alone nurture a healthy relationship with food. Mindful eating — or the practice of being fully attentive to food and the eating experience as a whole — can be a…
If you want to live longer, look no further than your daily habits. What (and when) we eat, how much we move, and the environment we surround ourselves in play critical roles in our overall longevity and quality of life. To extend your lifespan — and the amount of time you have to enjoy it…
We all know physical activity is important, but many of us struggle to get our daily dose of movement. In fact, according to a recent report by the CDC, as many as 25% of U.S. adults are not active enough to protect their health — in practical terms, that’s around 150 to 300 minutes of…
