Have you ever really thought about why we age? Why do we turn grey and frail? Why don’t we just look the same as we do when we are in our 20s? Is it in our genes? Are we just …
Category: Epigenetics
FOXO transcription factors part 2
In part one I talked about the different classes of the FOX protein family. I also described how FOXO proteins are transcriptional regulators that orchestrate programmes of targeted healthy longevity genes. Click here for part 1. Now let’s talk about …
Autophagy Explained Part 2 (Autophagy Heroes)
In part one I gave a basic overview of autophagy and if you missed that blog you can read it here. Before I jump into part two, let me provide a quick recap of part one. We learned that autophagy …
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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FOXO Transcription Factors 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 …
Autophagy Explained Part 1 (Autophagy Heroes)
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 …
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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Fasting will clear out cellular damage through autophagy
In this post I’m going to talk about my favourite biohack (even over FOXO3 activation!) – autophagy. As we go through life, our cells and their content get damaged which can eventually lead to health problems. Autophagy is our way …
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