Wellness
Are Sugary Drinks Hydrating?
75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. That is a stunning number considering there is a low-effort, zero-cost way of improving this stat. Electrolyte supplements have been creating a buzz in the longevity space; however, the issue with many of these supplements is that they contain high levels of glucose, or sugar. Why is this a […]
Optimism + Volunteerism = A Winning Formula for Aging Well
In late August of 1989, I opened my tiny mailbox at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and found a Newsweek magazine (remember those?) I wasn’t expecting to receive. The magazine turned out to be a gift from my grandfather; he’d signed me up for a four-year subscription. I share this story to introduce you to […]
Crispy Chickpeas: Plant-Based Protein Snack
As we age, our protein intake requirements increase. Studies have found that protein is “a key nutrient for muscle health” in adults. According to the National Institutes of Health, after age 30 “muscle mass decreases approximately 3-8% per decade.” That is something we should pay attention to. According to the Cleveland Clinic, we should be […]
Why I Started and Stopped Taking the “Anti-Aging” Drug Rapamycin
I am a healthy sixty-one-year-old man. Addressing my health, fitness, and longevity has been a priority for me for at least fifteen years. I do all of the basics of diet, exercise, sleep and supplements, but I wanted more. In this article, I describe rapamycin and why many people have started taking it. I will […]
Hydration & Exercise Performance Over 50
Exercise is a fundamental component of healthy aging. It not only helps maintain physical function but also enhances mental and emotional wellbeing, leading to a more active, fulfilling, and enjoyable life in later years. Ensuring that we stay properly hydrated plays a crucial role in exercise performance, as it affects various physiological functions in the […]
The Secret to Immortality: Why I’ll Never Retire
I believe we’ve got retirement wrong. Hear me out. In the early 1990s, I attended my first business trip as a fresh-faced 23-year-old eager to make my mark in the world. I found myself at a workshop, listening to a speaker discuss the concept of retirement. At that age, retirement was a distant, almost foreign […]
Scientific Skincare Over 50
While it can be hard to see physical changes in the mirror as time passes, it is an inevitable and beautiful part of life; think about the alternative of not being able to age! That doesn’t mean that we can’t help support our skin in the process of this change to help maintain its health. […]
Sleep: A Crucial Component of Longevity and InsideTracker’s Solution
Sleep is simply fundamental to human health — if you are not sleeping well, it impacts the entirety of your life. However, startling statistics from the National Sleep Foundation reveal that more than 35% of adults in the United States are sleeping less than seven hours per night. The quality and quantity of sleep directly […]
Grilled Radicchio With Fresh Basil Pesto
As Labor Day approaches, we are holding on to the last few days of summer and thinking hard on how to make the most out of the last bbq of the season. This grilled radicchio with fresh basil pesto makes a perfect side dish and is a great replacement for a salad as we move […]
Feed Your Good Gut Bacteria With Kefir
There is a lot of talk about gut health in the health and wellness space, and for good reason. As the Mayo Clinic explains, “When the gut microbiome is not balanced, disease risk is higher. A gut that is rich in healthy bacteria may help reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel […]