Aging Matters
If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you have probably figured out that I came to the science of aging through evolutionary biology, and that I believe evolutionary thinking is a key to understanding what aging is and how it can be addressed. So without further ado, I introduce a column … Read more
Friends often look at me quizzically when I tell them this. One says, “But I can feel myself wearing down.” And another: “Nothing works the way it used to. Isn’t that the definition of wearing out?” And again: “Do you mean it’s all in my head, it’s not really happening?” and then a moment later, … Read more
Here is a perfectly-matched pair for adding exercise to your daily schedule without taking time, while (probably) improving your mood and increasing your energy and concentration: Bicycling for low-intensity aerobic exercise, stairs for bursts of speed and strength. This would be a great addition to your life even if it weren’t the second most effective … Read more
Last year, the Federal CDC backed off from 50 years of advising everyone (and especially heart patients) to limit their salt intake. A meta-analysis of many studies showed that eating salt was not associated with increased risk for any disease. Here is my blog on the subject from last June. Now that the doors have been … Read more