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EPIGENETIC ALTERATIONS – Change is Inevitable
Change is inevitable, but your choices can alter the path. Epigenetics…
TELOMERE ATTRITION – The Wear and Tear of Our Chromosomal Guardians
We have a sophisticated and specialized part of our DNA that…
GENOMIC INSTABILITY – A Root Cause of Aging
We accumulate genetic damage throughout our lives. Let’s begin…
EPIGENETICS: The Key to Reversing Your Biological Age
Aging is a leading risk factor for multiple chronic diseases…
GUT-BRAIN AXIS: The ultimate communication channel
Ever wonder what causes ‘gut feelings’ and ‘butterflies’…
STRESS: The importance of maintaining balance in our lives
Stress is an everyday word that we can all relate to. Understanding…
MINDFULNESS: Where science meets meaning
Your purpose and beliefs are a powerful source of motivation.…
AGING BRAIN, PART 3: THE MECHANISMS BEHIND IT ALL
Understanding how our brains are wired and what keeps them running…
AGING BRAIN – PART 2: A New Perspective
Cognitive decline does not have to be a consequence of aging.…
AGING BRAIN, PART 1: A Cause for Hope
When you are young, your brain has 100 billion brand-new cells…
NUTRIGENOMICS – Advancing personalized medicine
As people age, diet and lifestyle play more prominent roles…
AMP-ACTIVATED PROTEIN KINASE (AMPK): How to activate lasting energy
We’ve all learned of the importance of exercise to maintain…
CELLUAR SENESCENCE: The little known cause of aging
Your health begins and ends with your cells. They are the foundation…
BIOMETRICS: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Biometric tracking is at the center of personalized medicine…
BIOMARKERS: CONNECTING THE MOLECULAR DOTS USING BIOMARKERS
We’ve talked about how your story begins with the fact that…
Microbiome
WHAT’S THE STORY WITH YOUR MICROBIOME?
The human microbiome…
The human microbiome…
How We Use Your Genome to Optimize Your Health
Your DNA determines an overwhelming amount of information about…
Sex Hormones: Not Just for Sex
Evolution has two ultimate goals: survival and reproduction.…
The All-Important Thyroid Gland and How to Test It
There's a tiny gland in your neck, right below the Adam's apple,…
HPA Axis and Cortisol
Stress is a strange phenomenon, a signal that indicates to your…
Hormone Optimization Series: Endocrinology 101
There's a postal service inside of you. A team of messengers…
Neuronal Plasticity: How Your Thoughts Literally Shape Your Brain
We live in our brains. They shape the way we see the world,…
The Aging Brain: Neurodegeneration and What You Can Do About It
Your brain is complicated; even scientists don't understand…
Neurotransmitters: The Chemicals That Run Your Brain
Your brain is a complicated biological machine capable of running…
Brain Health Series: Structures and Functions
Everything begins in the brain. Hormone production, sensory…
Stimulating the Parasympathetic Nervous System: An Antidote to Stress
Inside all of us is a complicated system of structures that…
What’s Your Gut Telling You?: Keeping a Healthy Microbiome
At the Institute for Human Optimization, we take an integrative…
Epigenetics: How to Control Your Gene Expression
At the Institute for Human Optimization, we take a genome to…
The “Inflammaging” Phenonemon and What You Can Do About It
If you read our "Hallmarks of Aging" post, you know the build…
Nature’s Clock: Regulating Your Chronobiome
This week we're delving into one of the essential factors in…
Cellular Housekeeping: How to Increase Autophagy and Your Healthspan
This week on the Institute for Human Optimization blog, we discuss…
Why We Get Old: The Nine Hallmarks of Aging
On the Institute for Human Optimization blog this week, we discuss…
Coronavirus? Anil Bajnath, MD Emergency Room Strategies For Treatments with Dr. Nick
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