The #1 Factor for a Longer Life (It’s NOT Your Genes!)
What’s the secret to living longer—your genes or your lifestyle? 🤔 The answer is clear: lifestyle wins. While you may have 20,000 genes in your DNA,…
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Why Are More Young People Getting Cancer?
The rise in cancer among young adults isn’t just a coincidence—it’s linked to a deeper issue: metabolic disruption. Your body relies on AMPK, a key regulator…
Read MoreThe #1 Factor for a Longer Life (It’s NOT Your Genes!)
What’s the secret to living longer—your genes or your lifestyle? 🤔 The answer is clear: lifestyle wins. While you may have 20,000 genes in your DNA,…
Read MoreThe Carb Hack: How to Eat Pasta & Potatoes Without the Blood Sugar Spike!
Did you know that the way you prepare your food can change how it affects your blood sugar? Regular starches—like those in potatoes and pasta—are quickly…
Read MoreDo Lectins Cause Leaky Gut? The Truth About Anti-Lectin Diets
Some people blame lectins for causing leaky gut, but is there any science behind it? Dr. Barry Sears sets the record straight. Lectins aren’t the problem—chronic…
Read MoreDoes Stress Cause Ulcers?
For years, people thought stress was the main cause of ulcers. But the real culprit? A bacterial infection. So, how does that bacteria take hold in…
Read MoreCalorie Restriction: The 500-Year-Old Secret to Longevity
Can eating less help you live longer? The idea dates back to the 16th century when Venetian nobleman Luigi Cornaro transformed his health with a strict,…
Read MoreAdrenal Glands, Metabolism & Fatigue: What You Need To Know
Are Your Adrenal Glands Draining Your Energy? Your adrenal glands are small but powerful—they help regulate metabolism, inflammation, and stress. But what happens when they’re overworked?…
Read MoreCan Your Poor Diet Trigger Autoimmune Disease?
Can Your Diet Be Fueling Autoimmune Disease? What makes your immune system turn against you? Could the foods you eat be making it worse? Dr. Barry…
Read MoreAre These NY Times Nutrition Tips Actually Good?
Did the New York Times get it right? As 2024 came to a close, the New York Times published their “10 Tips to Help You Eat…
Read MoreLow Energy? The Truth About Metabolism
Ever wonder why you feel drained—physically or mentally? It all comes down to metabolism. Your body runs on ATP, the energy currency that fuels everything from…
Read MoreOne Toxic Food Chemical Everyone Is Overlooking
The FDA recently banned Red Dye No. 3, but did you know it’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to harmful chemicals in…
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