In this blog I’m going to talk about some of the awesome potential benefits of cold exposure, including how it may be able to boost our immune system, increase antioxidant activity and trigger mitochondrial biogenesis. So first of all my …
Four ways to hack your genes and extend your healthspan
Most of us want to live a long life – but not at the cost of living poorly. When I’m ‘old’, I want to to be independent, active and fit. I’d also take a sharp mind and a body free …
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What the FOXO (part 1)
So I’m sure you’ve made the connection my brand name ‘Foxo Health’ and longevity. Along with Foxo’s association to longevity, I picked the name ‘Foxo Health’ because it is easy to remember, easy to spell and the dot com was …
NAD+ is your most important longevity molecule. Boost it with fasting and exercise
It’s a bold title, I know. However, NAD+ is arguably the most important longevity molecule because it’s required for so many longevity pathways. Its an enabler. What is it? It stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide. It’s an enzymatic co-factor enabling …
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Like your salt? Drink plenty of water
We’ve all heard about the dangers of eating too much salt. Too much salt gives us high blood pressure, and high blood pressure increases the risk of heart failure or stroke. The solution? Eat less salt. Well, it turns out …
Autophagy Heroes Part One
Get excited. In this three part series, I’ll be talking all about the power of autophagy; something we may be able to use to help keep us young and healthy. In this blog, part one, I talk about what autophagy actually …
Red light therapy for younger looking skin
Red light therapy, like Hansel, is so hot right now. With celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Alba advocating its skin care benefits, its a small wonder its been gaining so much momentum. What is red light therapy? Its basically …
Could Inflammation cause Depression?
What causes depression? I think the common-sense answer is; the negative events in our life. Too much stress, things going wrong, regret, relationships, illness – the list goes on. However, it does seem that some of us are more susceptible …
Grow the most powerful superfood; broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts may be one of the most powerful superfoods on the planet. Why? Because when eaten, they produce a compound called sulforaphane, which is especially powerful in terms of its anticancer properties. As such, a lot of scientific research …
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Vitamin D may regulate your mood
Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone that is critical to good health. It controls around 1000 genes in the body and has been shown to play a role in aging prevention. One of the interesting things that Vitamin D …
Pound for pound, your mitochondria make more energy than the sun
Who would have thought that mitochondria were so powerful? I know I keep banging on about mitochondria but I just freaking love them. They really are a cornerstone of health. What are they? They are tiny little organelles that live …
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