by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine
The Blue Zones, those famous spots around the planet where the longest-lived and healthiest people come from, have been studied extensively because everybody wants to know why people in these regions (Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria,...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine
When it comes to aging, one thing we all want is a brain that stays sharp right to the end of our lives, and one way you can help keep your brain young is by lubricating it with brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a protein that is instrumental in learning, memory,...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine
You may not think of your digestion as having that much to do with aging, but in fact, your microbiome—that collection of bacteria, fungi, and even viruses in your gut—has a significant effect on how well you age. We live symbiotically with the friendly flora we carry...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition
Aging. Sigh. It happens to us all, but as you may have noticed, it seems to happen to different people at a different rate, and yes, there are reasons for that. There is a genetic component to how well people age, but it is surprisingly small. Looking just at...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine
I’ve written about red light therapy for anti-aging and pain reduction, and blue light for treating acne and depression. These are technology hacks you can use to improve your health and appearance, but blue and red light also play a much more primal role in your...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine
Looking for ways to hack your circadian rhythm so you can sleep better at night and feel more energetic during the day? Here are some quick-and-easy ways to get back into synch with nature, the way your ancestors were: Pay attention to natural cycles. This is a great...
