Tag: Health
Why Veganism May Not Be Ideal for Older Adults: Key Concerns and Evidence
Studies show that older adults need higher protein intake to prevent muscle loss—1.2–1.5 g per kg of body weight—which can be harder to achieve with plant-based proteins alone
Alzheimer’s Disease: A Type 3 Diabetes?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory and cognitive function. In recent years, mounting evidence suggests that Alzheimer’s might be more than just a disease of aging—it may be a metabolic disorder, closely linked to insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism in the brain. Researchers have even coined the term…
Old People Can Learn Too
Aging, brain plasticity, and motor learning Despite poorer motor performance, older adults preserve the capacity for motor learning. Older adults demonstrate training-induced changes in brain structure and function. Motor skill learning may help to counteract age-related loss of brain structure. Training-induced neurotransmitter modulation is evident, also in older adults. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques can be…
Protein Requirements for the Elderly: A Short Review
Adequate protein intake is crucial for healthy aging. As we grow older, muscle mass, strength, and metabolic efficiency naturally decline—a process known as sarcopenia. Insufficient protein intake accelerates this decline, increasing the risk of frailty, falls, and chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Why Do the Elderly Need More Protein?Aging reduces the body’s…
Latest Articles on Vitamin C + My Experience with Megadosing C
My personal experience: I was megadosing vitamin C in the 1980s and 90s following Linus Pauling advice. Nothing bad happened to me. My physician was wondering why my yearly check ups were better than the previous year
Lactate role in cancer
The article “Lactate and lactylation in gastrointestinal cancer: Current progress and perspectives” delves into the roles of lactate and its derivative modification, lactylation, in the development and progression of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Traditionally viewed as a mere byproduct of anaerobic metabolism, lactate is now recognized as a significant player in cancer biology. Its accumulation in…
How to fall asleep if your mind is full of thoughts
Since I was a child, I hated going to sleep. I thought sleeping was boring. Even now, I have trouble falling asleep, since my mind is full of thoughts and ideas. This type of mental stimulation is tricky because the mind is in a state of high activity, especially when inspiration strikes. Here are some strategies…