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Steve Horvath Steve Horvath, PhD, is a professor of human genetics and biostatistics at UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health Dr. Steve Horvath has analyzed large data sets of DNA methylation profiles to derive an algorithm that accurately predicts a person's chronological age across multiple cells, tissues, and organs, and even mammalian species. He built on this algorithm to develop second-gen...

Dr. Jed Fahey In this special two-hour Q&A episode with Dr. Jed Fahey, a world-leading expert on the science of chemoprotection and, in particular, sulforaphane, we discuss many of the listener-submitted questions from the hundreds of live event participants. In this episode, we discuss:  (00:00)  Introduction (07:19)  The minimum daily dose of sulforaphane  (12:04)  Gauging sulforaphane content o...

Giselle Petzinger Giselle Petzinger, MD, an associate professor of Neurology at the University of Southern California, studies the extensive effects of how different types of exercise, in particular skill-based exercise, can affect the clinical outcome for people with Parkinson's disease. Dr. Petzinger's work focuses on understanding how to promote brain repair after injury, particularly in the co...

Get a sample of our new premium member's content, known as Aliquots, by listening to this in-depth Q&A mashup on Fasting. What's an aliquot, you may ask? Aliquots are special, curated segments prepared and distributed to premium members via the premium members' podcast feed. In this previous, you'll learn: (00:00) Introduction (01:48)  Fasting supports a healthy gut microbiome and reduces autoimmu...

Get a sample of our new premium member's content, known as Aliquots, by listening to this in-depth Q&A mashup on Sauna use. What's an aliquot, you may ask? Aliquots are special, curated segments prepared and distributed to premium members via the premium members podcast feed. In this episode, you'll learn: (00:00) Introduction (01:41)  Evidence supporting sauna use for health (04:09)  How Finnish...

Get a sample of our new premium member's content, known as Aliquots, by listening to this in-depth Q&A mashup on pregnancy and child development . What's an aliquot, you may ask? Aliquots are special, curated segments prepared and distributed to premium members via the premium members podcast feed. This particular collection of segments covers every single major discussion of pregnancy and child d...

This episode aims to be the most comprehensive video compendium on the biology of breast milk ever recorded. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00)  Introduction (07:11)  Breast milk production and composition (09:59)  Human milk oligosaccharides help establish the infant gut microbiome (16:32)  Omega-3s in breast milk boost brain development (18:15)  Vitamins and minerals in breast milk (22:05...

This is a continuation of the last episode where Dr. Patrick took questions from newsletter subscribers around the ongoing pandemic and tried to add value by talking about some of the recent research, among other things. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00)  Introduction (04:06)  Data surrounding SARS-CoV-2 duration (06:30)  SARS-CoV-2 and long-lasting immunity (11:27)  Genetic causes of immu...

In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses all things vitamin C. This episode covers oral bioavailability, intravenous vitamin C bioavailability, immune cell function, common cold and other viral infections, lung function, sepsis, pneumonia, inflammation, intravenous vitamin C and cancer, role in exercise, safety concerns, and so, so much more! In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00)  Introdu...

This episode features Dr. Rhonda Patrick answering some of the most popular questions related to COVID-19. Look for another COVID-19-focused Q&A, coming soon.  In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00)  Introduction (02:37)  Are children and infants susceptible to COVID-19? Are some more susceptible to a more severe form of the disease? Are they carriers of it and possibly spreading transmission?...

This episode was originally recorded for The Kevin Rose Show . Given some of the unique discussions we had, I had no choice but to ask the great Kevin Rose if he would let me re-post it over here on the FoundMyFitness podcast feed. A request which he graciously obliged. In this episode, you'll discover: 00:00:00  - Introduction 00:08:00 - Increasing omega-3 levels in the brain with phospholipid DH...

Rhonda gives a summary of the science of resveratrol including its effects in animals and humans, mechanisms, and the bottom line on resveratrol supplementation and safety. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00)  Introduction (03:39)  Resveratrol improves cardiovascular biomarkers in clinical trials (06:49)  Anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol   (08:11)  Improved cognition and memory in cl...

In this episode, Rhonda describes NAD+ (perhaps one of the most important molecules in the human body), why it is so important for aging, and why it declines with age.    In this episode, you'll discover:  (00:00)  Introduction (03:07)  Overview of NAD+, a source of cellular energy (09:18)  NAD+ fuels PARP and sirtuin enzymes, promoting longevity (12:37) How can I raise NAD+ levels? (17:03)  Can N...

David A. Sinclair David A. Sinclair, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biological Mechanisms of Aging. He is the co-founder of the journal  Aging , where he serves as co-chief editor. Dr. Sinclair's work focuses on understanding the mechanisms that drive human aging and identifying ways to slow or reverse...

This podcast is the audio from a presentation Dr. Rhonda Patrick gave on how the sauna may be an exercise mimetic for heat health and healthspan. Sauna use has emerged as a means to increase lifespan and improve overall health, based on compelling data from observational, interventional, and mechanistic studies. Listen in to find out more. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00)  Introduction (0...

In this short episode, Dr. Patrick discusses some of the compelling science including observational studies, randomized controlled trials, and human mechanistic studies that suggests exercise is a powerful tool for preventing or managing the symptoms of depression and mental illness. Moreover, she talks about the specific types of exercise and exercise parameters that evidence suggests might be th...

Elissa Epel Elissa Epel, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco where she serves as the director of the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center. Her research centers on the mechanisms of healthy aging and the associations between stress, telomere length, addiction, eating, and metabolic health. In this episode, we dive deep into the world...

Matthew Walker Matthew Walker, Ph. D., is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as the Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science.  Walker's research examines the impact of sleep on human health and disease. One area of interest focuses on identifying "vulnerability windows" during a person's life that make them more susceptible to amy...

This episode features a Q&A session with Dr. Rhonda Patrick. The questions were sourced from social media followers of both FoundMyFitness and also Zero Fasting Tracker , a convenient mobile app used widely in the fasting community for logging. In this 45-minute podcast, Dr. Patrick answers some of the most popular questions related to fasting, including: (00:00) Introduction (03:46)  What effects...

Dale E. Bredesen Dale E. Bredesen, M.D., is a professor of neurology at the Easton Laboratories for Neurodegenerative Disease Research at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Bredesen's laboratory focuses on identifying and understanding basic mechanisms underlying the neurodegenerative process and the translation of this knowledge into effec...

Dr. Valter Longo Dr. Longo is the current director of the longevity institute at the University of Southern California and also director of the Oncology and Longevity Program at the Institute of Molecular Oncology Foundation in Milan, Italy. Dr. Longo's research focuses understanding the biological mechanisms that regulate the aging process, the role of fasting and diet in longevity and healthspan...

Charles Raison Charles Raison, M.D. is a professor at the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Founding Director of the Center for Compassion Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. Dr. Raison's research focuses on inflammation and the development of depression in response to illness and stress. He also examines the physi...

Eric M. Verdin Eric M. Verdin, M.D. is the fifth president and chief executive officer of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and is a professor of Medicine at UCSF. Dr. Verdin's laboratory focuses on the role of epigenetic regulators in the aging process, the role of metabolism and diet in aging and on the chronic diseases of aging, including Alzheimer's, proteins that play a central role in...

Dr. Satchin Panda Dr. Satchidananda (Satchin) Panda is a professor in the Regulatory Biology Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. We talk about dealing with shift work, black coffee when fasting, and some of the distinctions between Satchin's approach to time-restricted eating which is influenced by his deep background in circadian biology and more conventional protocols like 1...

Dr. Guido Kroemer Dr. Guido Kroemer is a professor at the University of Paris Descartes and an expert in immunology, cancer biology, aging, and autophagy. He is one of the most highly cited authors in the field of cell biology and was the most highly cited cell biologist for the period between 2007 and 2013. Especially notable among his contributions: he was the first to discover that the permeabi...