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Green Spaces Help Fight Aging
A number of previous studies have reported that neighborhood parks and gardens encourage good mental health. Thomas Astell-Burt, from the University...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDApril 28, 2014 -
Aging with Muscle
I often recommend phosphatidylserine to bodybuilders, especially aging ones. Studies have shown that this soy lipid helps control the body’s output...
Iron Man MagazineApril 20, 2014 -
A Bodybuilding Portfolio
When you were just a little guy or gal, your idea of a good investment might have been spending your whole...
Iron Man MagazineApril 19, 2014 -
Watermelon and Muscles
l-citrulline, an amino acid shown in previous studies to reduce muscle soreness, is found abundantly in watermelons, as well as certain...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDJanuary 26, 2014 -
Exercise Reorganizes the Brain
There has been a discrepancy in research related to the effect of exercise on the brain—namely, that exercise reduces anxiety while...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDJanuary 23, 2014 -
Is Anti-Aging Research One Big Lie?
The latest research on eggs—the whole egg, not just the white—shows that they do not raise cholesterol levels and can actually...
Steve HolmanJanuary 20, 2014 -
Take Charge
Clarence “Ripped” Bass’ new book, Take Charge—Fitness at the Edge of Science, is mostly a collection and analysis of recent exercise...
Steve HolmanDecember 15, 2013 -
Testosterone Raises Insulin Sensitivity
Giving testosterone to men with type 2 diabetes who are deficient in the hormone improved their insulin sensitivity, report researchers from...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDDecember 8, 2013 -
Isolation and Loneliness Raise Death Risk
While a number of studies have suggested that both social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased risk of death, evidence...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDNovember 11, 2013 -
4 Optimistic Characteristics
Positive people tend to be happier and live longer—so say recent studies. So what are the characteristics of an optimist? Here...
Steve HolmanAugust 31, 2013 -
Beef Up to Maintain Muscle
Sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass, is a common consequence of aging and can be a significant risk factor...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDAugust 18, 2013 -
No Need to Lift Heavy for More Muscle and Youthfulness
Heavy weights are not necessary or even desirable when it comes to getting all the benefits of resistance workouts—and that includes...
Steve HolmanJuly 15, 2013 -
Meditate for Lasting Brain Change
A number of previous studies have suggested that meditation training improves practitioners’ emotional regulation. While neuroimaging studies have found that meditation...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDJuly 12, 2013 -
The Real Fountain of Youth
My 40th birthday, which took place a few years ago, was a pretty significant turning point for me, as it is...
Ron HarrisJuly 9, 2013 -
Anti-Aging Mineral
Telomres, according to an article in the August ’12 Whole Health Insider, are the end-caps on chromosomes that prevent the chromosomes’...
Steve HolmanJune 27, 2013