by Jeremy Mortis | Oct 19, 2018 | Health
What is a good heart rate variability and why should you care about your HRV? Generally, a high HRV is good for health, as it is one measure of your body’s ability to adapt to its environment. Monitoring your HRV gives an earlier warning sign to overtraining or...
by Jeremy Mortis | Oct 12, 2018 | Health
How much water you need to drink a day depends on many factors such as weight, gender, activity level, and climate. Generally, you should drink one ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight. It is possible to drink too much water, but it’s generally...
by Jeremy Mortis | Sep 24, 2018 | Health
The key to health and longevity may be slowing down the engine of aging, mTOR. When you are young, mTOR promotes healthy growth. But after development, mTOR speeds up the aging process. Overactive mTOR, mammalian target of rapamycin, can promote obesity, diabetes,...
by Jeremy Mortis | Sep 11, 2018 | Health
Most likely you’ve learned that the “mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”. Although mitochondria are cellular organelles that produce energy, this phrase undervalues its many vital functions. Mitochondrial health may be the secret key to...
by Jeremy Mortis | Sep 2, 2018 | Health
Are free radicals the cause of aging and disease, or do they have a purpose? Free radicals are reactive molecules that can cause DNA damage. Accumulated free radical damage is theorized to be a major factor in serious diseases and aging. Not all free radicals are bad;...
by Jeremy Mortis | Aug 29, 2018 | Health
Why do we age? What are the theories of aging and why should you know them? Understanding the causes of aging is vital to staying young and healthy.Click to Tweet This post is an overview of 10 different theories of aging. Each theory has something in common, they can...
