Read More at Well+Good If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would, hands down, be potatoes. IMO, they’re one of the most versatile (and nourishing) ingredients that can be cooked to perfection a million and one ways. Mashed potatoes, french fries, baked potatoes…Someone, please stop me, because the list can go on and on. During my time at culinary school, the students had access to a large bin of potatoes to practice knife skills, and we’d use the leftover scraps in meals later on—a waste-free teaching trick of sorts. Of course, once we got bored of eating mashed potatoes five days a week (despite my adoration for the dish, one does need some variation in their diet), my fellow classmates and I challenged ourselves with hundreds of different creative ways to cook this…
Alex Zhavoronkov’s Longevity Pledge
Read More at Fight Aging! Alex Zhavoronkov founded one of the earlier companies in the now growing longevity industry, In Silico Medicine. There is a cycle in every industry, in which founders of successful companies tend to invest a fraction of their gains in new startups, either directly or via industry-focused funds, and act as philanthropists in support of relevant academic research. This reinforces and accelerates growth. The early longevity industry contains a good number of zealots willing to do more than invest only a fraction of their wealth. Thinking a great deal about health, aging, mortality, and medicine tends to focus the mind on what one truly gains from holding on to wealth in a world in which everyone becomes sick, aged, and dies. What frustrates me is that most people do not pay enough attention to the inevitable…
Bleeding After Sex: Causes & Treatment
Read More at Sexual Post Archive – Ben’s Natural Health Bleeding after sex is an unwelcome occurrence and a source of stress and frustration for people who experience it. When that happens, people automatically generate tons of scenarios in their heads. But what is actually going on? Find out below. In this post, you’ll learn more about bleeding after sex, why it happens, and what to do about it. What is bleeding after sex? The term postcoital bleeding is used to describe cases of genital bleeding after sexual intercourse. In the medical community, this term usually applies to women. But women aren’t the only ones who can experience bleeding after sex. While it’s not a standalone disease or condition, bleeding after sexual intercourse can be a symptom of some health problems. You shouldn’t ignore it, especially if bleeding is persistent…
8 Psychological Reasons Certain Exes Seem To Linger in Your Memory
Read More at Well+Good The phrase “you never forget your first love” is a cliché for a reason. A first love is, indeed, bound to have some long-lasting psychological implications. But, it’s not the only relationship you ever have that’s liable to leave an impression and stick with you for years after it ends. According to relationship experts, there are a handful of psychological reasons you might feel as though you simply can’t forget your ex—many of them rooted in the dynamics of how and why a given relationship ended in the first place. “In relationships, there are a host of bonding experiences that can emotionally cement partners and make breakups difficult to bear in the short-term and long-term,” says clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, author of Date Smart. “Even when a romance has run its course and partners…
A Pet’s Influence on Your Mental Health Knows No Bounds, According to a Neuropsychologist
Read More at Well+Good If you have or have ever had an animal take residence in your home, you might agree that their mere presence is a joy unto itself. They can make a good day better and a bad day good again, and in times of loneliness, stress, or anxiety, pets can also serve as in-house therapy animals. Among people who’ve been lucky to love a nonhuman companion, a pet’s influence on mental health is clear. ‘The pet effect:’ a pet’s influence on mental health In an interview with Well+Good, Karen Sullivan, PsyD, ABBP, a board-certified neuropsychologist and the founder of I Care For Your Brain, confirms the positive link between pets and mental health. She calls it the “pet effect.” Having a pet can increase a person’s self-esteem and mood, says Dr. Sullivan, adding that they can also…
30 Thoughtful, Expert-Approved Gift Ideas for Loved Ones Who Have Diabetes
Read More at Well+Good Whether you realize it or not, you probably know someone—maybe even a loved one—who has diabetes. This chronic health condition occurs when your pancreas either stops making insulin (type 1 diabetes) or you experience changes that make it difficult for your body to produce enough insulin and to use it properly (type 2 diabetes). In either case, the result is too-high blood sugar levels that can affect your health in a number of different ways. Diabetes as a whole affects 37 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—and those numbers are rising. In the last 20 years alone, the number of adults who have received a diabetes diagnosis has more than doubled. (Though, it’s important to note that 90 to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2.) Living with…
10 Ways To Shorten the Refractory Period
Read More at Sexual Post Archive – Ben’s Natural Health Many men want to bring their A-game to the bedroom. But, one of the obstacles is the refractory period. For some, it can take hours, but for others, it is a period of minutes when they can’t try to ejaculate or get hard again. This regeneration period is completely normal and isn’t unique to men. If you want to know how to shorten the refractory period, then you are in the right place. We compiled a practical guideline that can answer all your questions. This includes how long this period can last, why it happens, and other factors that can impact the duration. What is the refractory period? The male sexual refractory period (or post-ejaculatory refractory period) is the time after a climax, during which the man may not get…
Fight Aging! Newsletter, October 31st 2022
Read More at Fight Aging! Fight Aging! publishes news and commentary relevant to the goal of ending all age-related disease, to be achieved by bringing the mechanisms of aging under the control of modern medicine. This weekly newsletter is sent to thousands of interested subscribers. To subscribe or unsubscribe from the newsletter, please visit: https://www.fightaging.org/newsletter/ Longevity Industry Consulting Services Reason, the founder of Fight Aging! and Repair Biotechnologies, offers strategic consulting services to investors, entrepreneurs, and others interested in the longevity industry and its complexities. To find out more: https://www.fightaging.org/services/ Contents The Burden of Somatic Mutation with Age Back to Debating Limits to Human Life Span Again More on the Debate Over the Classification of Aging as a Disease Stem Cell Derived Extracellular Vesicles Reduce Epigenetic Age in Mice Aubrey de Grey Establishes the Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation A Subpopulation…
7 Tips From Family Therapists for Repairing Soured Family Relationships This Holiday Season
Read More at Well+Good Classically a time reserved for family gatherings and annual traditions, the holiday season has a way of stoking childhood nostalgia—and also dredging up deep-seated disagreements with family members. The combination can leave you feeling sentimental for a simpler time, perhaps one before the family drama began or the realities of life distanced you from a particular sibling or relative. Though you certainly don’t need to be close or maintain a relationship with anyone for the sole reason that they’re related to you, if the approaching holidays have you in the peacemaking spirit or you’ve simply realized that you’d like to repair certain family relationships, now is as good a time as any to initiate the process of making amends. Around this time of year, we’re naturally predisposed to seek resolution within even long-soured family relationships largely…
Aubrey de Grey Establishes the Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation
Read More at Fight Aging! Aubrey de Grey, co-founder of the Methuselah Foundation and later the SENS Research Foundation (SRF), funding the latter organization with $13M of his own resources to add to the donations of philanthropists, has over the past year separated from the SRF, for reasons that I intend to neither discuss nor have a public opinion on. Per his presentation at the recent Longevity Summit Dublin, he has now founded the Longevity Escape Velocity (LEV) Foundation in collaboration with the Ichor Life Sciences principals to continue to bring funding into the programs that he believes need to happen in order to unblock important lines of research and development leading to rejuvenation therapies. It is quite clearly the case that we wouldn’t be as far advanced as we are today without the past twenty years of patient advocacy,…
Arguing Can Be Positive for Your Relationship—Here Are 7 Tips for How To Fight Fairly
Read More at Well+Good The popular refrain, “it’s not what you say, but how you say it” describes the importance of delivery and tone for effective communication in all relationships, and it extends to the “right” way to argue in romantic partnerships. That is, it’s not necessarily what you’re fighting about (or even that you’re fighting at all) that matters so much as how you’re fighting. And embracing key therapist-backed guidelines around how to fight fairly in a relationship may make arguments less taxing to resolve, help deepen your connection, and improve the quality of your relationship for the long haul. To reiterate, the presence of disagreements isn’t an issue; even the strongest relationships will be rocked by arguments—maybe even lots of ‘em. In fact, according to research conducted by The Gottman Institute, which researches relationships, the biggest predictor of…
How Do Credit Repair Companies Work?
Read More at Planning your retirement The processing and approval of loan or credit card applications depend on credit scores. This could be a problem for many consumers who lack the time or expertise to report their disputes. A credit repair company can assist consumers in managing and improving their bad credit score. However, you should confirm the legitimacy of a credit repair business before entrusting them with your personal information. The Federal Trade Commission warns that many credit repair businesses operate illegally and seek to defraud their clients. Getting hold of your credit reports and checking them for accuracy is the first step in rebuilding your credit. Table of Contents What is credit repair? What is the Credit Repair Organizations Act? What do credit repair companies do? How much do the services of a credit repair company typically cost?…
How To Prove to Your Boss That You’re Doing Your Job While Remote—And Turn ‘Productivity Paranoia’ on Its Head
Read More at Well+Good Even as the number of people who work remotely rose sharply in response to the pandemic, growing from just 4 percent in 2019 to 43 percent by May 2020 and remaining nearly unchanged in 2021, something about the shift has still felt largely temporary up to this point, especially as many companies have touted return-to-office plans. But now, two-plus years following the dawn of the pandemic, it’s undeniable that remote and hybrid work is sticking: Estimates point to 25 percent of jobs being remote by the end of 2022, and 53 percent of remote-capable workers expect to work a hybrid schedule in the future. But as employers are forced to reckon with this new normal, many have shown themselves to be reticent, adopting strategies like activity tracking to combat productivity paranoia. That is, the fear that…
It’s Time To Say ‘No, Chef’ to Toxic Work Environments in Kitchens
Read More at Well+Good In pop culture, the trope of the demanding, domineering chef is as old as that jar of anchovies sitting in the back of your pantry. Gordon Ramsey barking orders on Kitchen Nightmares; the sadistic antagonist that was Chef Skinner in Ratatouille; Bradley Cooper’s portrayal of Adam Jones, a hot-headed, substance-abusing chef in Burnt. But now, in the wake of the #MeToo movement, the restaurant industry is facing a real-life reckoning, as new reports of scandal and abuse continue to make headlines. Take, for instance, the recent allegations against Dan Barber, chef and co-owner of Blue Hill at Stone Barns. A number of former staffers have come forward to shine a light on the fine-dining establishment’s brutal work culture and immoral business practices, including allegedly serving animal products to vegetarians and vegans. Or there’s the famous West…
Theorizing a Role for Prelamin A in Aging
Read More at Fight Aging! Researchers here review the evidence for prelamin A to have a role in aging. This derives from research into the LMNA mutation that results in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, as normal prelamin A has some commonalities with the mutated lamin A, called progerin, that produces pathology in that condition. As is always the case, the mechanisms look plausible, but the question remains open as to whether this does in fact produce a meaningful contribution to aging. The only way to find out is to downregulate prelamin A efficiently without affecting other mechanisms of aging, and see what happens. Almost since the discovery that mutations in the LMNA gene, encoding the nuclear structure components lamin A and C, lead to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, people have speculated that lamins may have a role in normal aging. The most…
Loss Of Ejaculatory Sensation: Causes & Treatment
Read More at Sexual Post Archive – Ben’s Natural Health Ejaculation and orgasm are important aspects of a man’s sexual function. It is the final step in the sexual response cycle. However, ejaculation can be very difficult for some men to achieve, especially if they have a medical condition that affects their ability to do so. In some cases, men can feel no orgasm or have a painful orgasm instead of pleasure. These problems can affect sexual behavior profoundly and trigger strong emotional responses. In this article, we’re going to cover the basics you need to know about anorgasmia, which is basically a loss of ejaculatory sensation. After reading, you will be able to identify this condition and learn about its causes, treatment, and more. What is a loss of ejaculatory sensation? Loss of ejaculatory sensation is a male orgasmic…
The 20 Best Marathons To Run in the USA in 2023
Read More at Well+Good One of the best parts of being a runner is seeing the world on foot. And when it comes to distances that really let you get a feel for a place, there’s nothing quite like the marathon. This iconic distance, 26.2 miles, has captured the hearts of the 1.1 million Americans who run marathons each year. If you’re ready to join their ranks, the very best marathons in America are ready and waiting for you. Generally speaking, marathon season lasts from mid-August to December—but that’s not a hard and fast rule. (For example, the Boston Marathon is held annually in April.) During this stretch of time, you can sign up for a race in whatever backdrop most inspire you: the concrete jungle, the verdant Pacific Northwest, the shores of Lake Michigan—your choice. To make your research…
More on the Debate Over the Classification of Aging as a Disease
Read More at Fight Aging! Whether or not aging is clearly listed as a disease in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) only matters because medical research and development is heavily regulated. Since aging isn’t classified as a disease, there is no clear roadmap to obtaining regulatory approval to treat aging with a working rejuvenation therapy, and therefore no investor is willing to commit to funding that work. What happens instead is that the range of biotech companies presently working to produce age-slowing and rejuvenating therapies pick a specific age-related disease to start with, and progress through the regulatory system on that basis. After approval, it will then become something of a political battle of wills between regulators and physicians as to whether widespread off-label use emerges. So it may or may not…
Ketamine Is Straddling the Worlds of Wellness and Science To Go Mainstream
Read More at Well+Good On a recent Tuesday evening, I arrived at a candlelit, sage-filled yoga studio in Venice, California, feeling nervous, but excited. A greeter with a soft, soothing voice asked me if I would “be taking the medicine on my journey.” Yes, yes I would: I was here to try ketamine for the first time, as part of a group “keditation”—a ketamine meditation. Instagram had been serving me ads for in-clinic ketamine treatments for months and I was intrigued by the concept of taking a “trip” as a way to work on my mental health. So a month earlier, I had attended a launch party for a company called Wondermed. The event inspired me to sign up for the company’s at-home ketamine protocol, which is intended to treat anxiety and depression. So after a 40-minute interview with a…
I Drank Booze at Concerts for 15 Years—Here’s What Happened When I Attended a Summer’s Worth of Shows Fully Sober
Read More at Well+Good The night of my 29th birthday, I went with friends to see New Found Glory in concert at Irving Plaza in New York City. After having already consumed a cocktail each (maybe two) at dinner, my friends and I took a shot of bourbon at the venue’s bar before proceeding to drunkenly dance to the band’s pop-punk hits. I wasn’t really sure why I was drinking, given that I had recently sought to reexamine my relationship with alcohol. Earlier that year, 2017, I had completed my first “dry January” and abstained from alcohol for the month largely to prove a friend wrong who bet that I couldn’t do it. But to be fair, he had all the reason to suspect that he’d be right. At the time, I was a red carpet reporter by night (think:…
5 Signs in Adulthood That You’re a Child of a Narcissistic Parent, and How To Heal, According to Psychologists
Read More at Well+Good You might be able to identify a narcissistic friend, colleague, or partner by signs like a constant show of self-importance or sole focus on themselves. The signs that you grew up with a narcissistic parent, though, may not be as obvious. But identifying the signs that you may have grown up with a narcissistic parent can help you better understand why you act the way you do, have self-compassion, and form more secure relationships going forward. While a relationship of any sort with a narcissist can be an emotionally taxing or even abusive, narcissism and parenthood are a particularly toxic combination. “Good parenting requires empathy, compassion, and being willing to make some of your needs secondary,” says psychologist Alyson Nerenberg, PsyD, author of No Perfect Love: Shattering the Illusion of Flawless Relationships. “These are qualities that…
13 Scary Movies To Definitely Not Watch This Week if You’re Prone To Jumping Out of Your Skin
Read More at Well+Good As a self-professed spooky season lover and year-round ghost story enthusiast, you’d think I’d be able to handle all the predictable scary movies with jump scares that run rampant in the entire horror film genre. And yet, my dear reader, you would be wrong. Dead wrong. You’ll often find me watching peak scary scenes through a blanket or clenching my pillow with a fear grip so intense it leaves an indentation that’s still there in the morning. Worse still, particularly disturbing scenes will sometimes stick with me long after the credits close—not to mention keep me awake in the middle of the night. (Poltergeist, Mama, and Bone Tomahawk live rent-free in my head, people). So, you might wonder why someone might put themselves through all these scary movies with jump scares on a regular basis when…
The Best, Most Popular Food and Drink Advent Calendars That Make the Holiday Countdown Absolutely Delicious
Read More at Well+Good Let’s be real: The best part of the holidays is counting down to the holidays. While Advent calendars have traditionally been a children’s ritual, more and more food brands have been launching their own iterations of Advent calendars, and some of our favorites feature snacks or wine behind each door. Keep scrolling, and you’ll find the best food and drink Advent calendars on the market. Whether you love a warm cups of tea, a variety of chocolates, or Dolly Parton-themed gummies (you read that right), there’s at least one food Advent calendar for just about everyone who is feeling festive. The best food and drink Advent calendars sell out quickly, as only a limited quantity is made each holiday season, so don’t wait until December to get yours. The best food and drink Advent calendars for…
The FDA’s New Proposed Definition of “Healthy” Is an Advance, but Pretending the Term Can Ever Be Clearly Defined Isn’t
Read More at Well+Good The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generated significant buzz this month after announcing its plans to update its definition of what foods are allowed to be labeled as “healthy” on food packaging. This new definition, they state, will automatically apply to all fruits and vegetables, but other foods will need to contain at least one of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) key food groups (fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, and protein) to meet the FDA’s updated requirements. Foods must also stay within predetermined limits on added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat to “indicate that a food’s level of nutrients may help consumers maintain healthy dietary practices.” In a statement, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra celebrated the new proposed rule, stating that the “FDA’s move will help educate more Americans to…
Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Aging Muscles
Read More at Fight Aging! With advancing age, muscle tissue loses mass and strength, leading to sarcopenia and frailty. A range of mechanisms are thought to contribute to this progressive degeneration, but researchers here suggest that the preventative focus for muscle aging should be placed on ways to reduce oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. These two aspects of aging go hand in hand, linked by a number of different mechanisms, such as the level of damage and altered behavior of mitochondria in cells. Both oxidative stress and inflammation change cell behavior for the worse, and in muscle tissue it may be that reduced activity in the stem cell populations responsible for generating new somatic cells to replace losses are of greatest importance. With aging, the progressive loss of skeletal muscle will have negative effect on multiple physiological parameters, such as…
Expert Tips for the House of the Dragon Hairstyle & Beard
Read More at Blog – Pall Mall Barbers The House of the Dragon hairstyle is all the rage right now. It’s a great look for men who want to add some flair to their style without going too over the top. If you’re curious about how to create this look, read on for expert tips from our team of stylists. We’ll show you how to get the perfect balance of volume and texture for a hairstyle that will make you stand out from the crowd. Here are some of the House of the Dragon characters and their hairstyle. Fabien Frankel – House of the Dragon Criston Cole Fabien Frankel is a French actor set to appear in the series House of the Dragon. The series is a spin-off of the popular show Game of Thrones. Frankel has appeared in several…
Can Women Take Cialis?
Read More at Sexual Post Archive – Ben’s Natural Health Around 30% to 40% of women have sexual dysfunction. Lack of desire is a typical complaint. This is followed by arousal problems, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain problems. Women with sexual arousal disorder have little or no interest in sex, making it difficult to respond to sexual stimulation. (1) Blood flow disorders can affect vaginal lubrication, forcing the vagina to be too dry and feel uncomfortable during intercourse. Since many men use sexual arousal pills, there has also been a growing interest in female enhancement pills. One of the most popular products on the market is Cialis. This drug enhances blood flow to the penis after sexual stimulation. It helps men maintain a hard erection sufficient for sexual penetration. The question is, can women take Cialis? Is there a Cialis…
How Much Should I Save For Retirement
Read More at Planning your retirement Retirement gurus will have different opinions on how much you should save for retirement. The answer to this question varies and is impacted by factors like average income and future retirees’ lifestyle goals once retired. Since not all of us consider things that much in advance and start calculating retirement goals as soon as we start working, it is a good idea to calculate this number based on your current age. Figuring out your target retirement income For most people, 15% of annual income alongside employer contributions should be an ideal savings goal. Keep in mind that this only goes if you start saving for retirement at age 25 and continue saving until age 67. This approach should enable you to secure sufficient money to support your existing lifestyle post-retirement. If you are unclear…
The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks To Sip During Pregnancy, According to a Nutritionist
Read More at Well+Good If you love your nightly (or weekly) sips and you’re pregnant or looking to become pregnant, it helps to know what’s out there in the realm of non-alcoholic drinks that are safe before, during, and after pregnancy. Since alcohol (apart from the occasional glass of red wine) isn’t advised during pregnancy, these beverages will help fill the void should you find yourself with a specific craving. “Most non-alcoholic beverages are crafted uniquely, and may include something vague, such as ‘natural flavors’ on the ingredient label,” says celebrity chef and nutritionist Serena Poon. “A few herbs to look out for [and avoid] include: sage, thyme, oregano oil, lavender, safflower, and comfrey.” If you can’t find any information on the label or online, Poon says to send an email to the manufacturer requesting information about either specific ingredients…
Are You Actively Speeding Up the Aging Process?
Read More at Sixty and Me Julia retired from a fast-paced corporate job about three years ago. At first, she had a difficult time figuring out what to do with all her time. She even slipped into depression seeking medical help and anti-depressants to help her through this change in her life. Eventually, she became accustomed to having her time unscheduled, not producing for a company, and to low interaction with others. About two years into her retirement, she liked sitting in her chair reading the day away. She became fearful of riding her bike or walking as she might fall and get hurt. Julia knew her aches and pains were contributed to getting older, and she accepted this. She exercised only with an occasional walk on nice weather days. Going to the gym by herself was not fun as…