Lifelong researcher at the intersection of gerontology, AI & engineering
polyphenols
Recent research links blood‑brain barrier disruption to Alzheimer’s disease. This article explains how curcumin could reinforce barrier integrity and offers a practical 14‑day self‑experiment.
isometric-exercise
A 5‑minute daily wall‑squat can enhance endothelial function and modestly reduce blood pressure in sedentary adults. We explain why, cite recent studies, and give a concrete 8‑week self‑experiment protocol.
gut-microbiome
A new hypothesis links gut‑derived secondary bile acids to hypothalamic TSH receptor expression, offering a 10‑day self‑experiment to test the connection.
vitamin-d
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with dysregulated T-cell responses in several autoimmune conditions. A short self-study can help you gauge its effect on your own immune markers.
exercise
A recent study links morning aerobic exercise to a larger BDNF surge, offering a practical 10‑day protocol for older adults to test neuroplastic benefits themselves.
nad+
NAD+ fuels SIRT1, which deacetylates PGC‑1α to launch mitochondrial biogenesis. A 10‑day self‑experiment protocol lets you track HRV and metabolic changes.
hrv
Recent studies link Amazon deforestation to air‑quality stress and poetry to HRV gains. Try a 14‑day protocol combining indoor air filtration and daily poetic reading to see how your autonomic balance responds.
sleep
Older adults can enhance memory by targeting deep and REM sleep; we outline a short self‑study to test the effect.
microbiome
A 2025 gut microbiota study reported modest improvements in kidney function. We break down the biology and give you a 14‑day self‑experiment to test the effect yourself.
supplements
A whistleblower report reveals that 82 % of the $60 B supplement market bypasses safety testing under DSHEA. We explain why and offer a 14‑day self‑experiment protocol.
supplements
DSHEA’s 1994 framework lets most supplements bypass safety testing. We explain why and give a 14‑day self‑study protocol to monitor personal effects.
biomarkers
A 2024 PCOS study showed biomarker‑driven control lowers inflammation. We explain the mechanism, link related research, and give a 14‑day self‑experiment to test supplement timing.