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Carlos Lenis

All Meat, No Plants: Is the Carnivore Diet a Game-Changer or a Gamble?

All Meat, No Plants: Is the Carnivore Diet a Game-Changer or a Gamble?

What is the Carnivore Diet? The carnivore diet is an extreme eating regimen that consists exclusively of animal products, including meat, fish, eggs, and some dairy, while excluding all plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It is often described as a "zero carb"

Selenoproteins: The Tiny Proteins Making Big Waves in Anti-Aging Science

Selenoproteins: The Tiny Proteins Making Big Waves in Anti-Aging Science

Anti-aging research focuses on understanding and slowing the aging process to improve health and extend lifespan, especially as populations age globally. Within the last three months, significant studies have emerged, particularly in cellular aging and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. These developments could reshape how we approach age-related health

Filling the Fiber Void: How Boosting Your Intake Could Save Your Life

Filling the Fiber Void: How Boosting Your Intake Could Save Your Life

Fiber, or dietary fiber, is the non-digestible carbohydrate found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. It is essential for maintaining gastrointestinal health, promoting regular bowel movements, and contributing to a feeling of fullness, which can aid in weight management. Research, such as a

Stretching Your Years: The Surprising Link Between Flexibility and Lifespan

Stretching Your Years: The Surprising Link Between Flexibility and Lifespan

Exercise is a well-documented factor in extending lifespan and improving health span. Research, such as a 2017 study in The Lancet, involving 130,843 participants from 17 countries, found that higher levels of both recreational and non-recreational physical activity were associated with lower risks of mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Living to 100: Can Blue Zone Habits Really Add Years to Your Life?

Living to 100: Can Blue Zone Habits Really Add Years to Your Life?

Blue Zones are geographic regions identified for their exceptional longevity, where residents often live past 100 with lower rates of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The concept was popularized by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and author, who, along with a team of demographers and researchers, identified

Are things going to get more expensive under Trump's policies?

Are things going to get more expensive under Trump's policies?

Introduction Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency on January 20, 2025, signs have emerged that the cost of everyday goods is rising, largely due to new tariffs on imported goods. With a 10% tariff on Chinese imports already in effect and proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods,

Trump’s March 4 Tariff Negotiation Deadline Looms

Trump’s March 4 Tariff Negotiation Deadline Looms

Key Points * It seems likely that Trump's tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico were finalized recently, with rates of 10% for China (effective February 4, 2025) and 25% for Canada and Mexico (scheduled for March 4, 2025), with Canadian energy resources at 10%. * Research suggests these tariffs affect