Coffee: Cortisol, Testosterone, Lactic Acid and Anaerobic Performance
A recent study compared coffee to caffeine alone, decaf, and placebo, examining the impact on cortisol, testosterone, lactic acid and anaerobic performance, using a single-blind, counterbalanced, randomized and crossover study design. I have commented before on the fact that coffee and caffeine are not interchangeable terms, and this study...
Intermittent Fasting Studies
There’s now been a number of well-controlled studies comparing IF to a more traditional approach to weight loss. To date, they don’t find IF superior to more traditional approaches. A well controlled iso-caloric feeding study just published in 2024 “Effect of Isocaloric, Time-Restricted Eating on Body Weight in Adults...
Whey, lower cortisol and reduce stress?
Whey protein never fails to amaze and surprise me for its long list of potential benefits. One unexpected benefit of whey may be that of a mood elevator and antidepressant. This effect of whey is actually not a new finding. I wrote about that in an article on how...
Of Human Consciousness, Near Death Experiences, And Aliens!
Two topics I have followed in one way or another for over 40 years is near death experiences (NDE’s) and extraterrestrial non-human intelligence, overly simplified as UFO’s or UAP’s. Evidence, such as it is, suggests to me that consciousness is possibly a non-local field or dimension that exists outside...
Viagra, A Legit Longevity Drug?
I wrote about drugs like Viagra – a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor – decade ago as a possible anabolic agent, and more data has been published since suggesting a benefit to bodybuilders and other athletes. However, more interesting to me, these drugs may have more general health and anti aging...
Is atherosclerosis a “normal” aspect of human aging?
A paradigm shift in the cause of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) as a “normal” or fundamental part of human aging, is taking place. I put normal in quotes as while it may be a normal aspect of our evolution as a species, that does not mean we don’t want...
Tattoos And Your Health
2024 Update: Study just published – “Tattoos as a risk factor for malignant lymphoma: a population-based case–control study” – found an approximate 21% increased risk of lymphoma. I have posted the study summary at the end of this article. While one should be cautious about making cause and effect conclusions...
Are Ice Baths Killing Your Gainz?
Ice baths are all the rage these days, yet nothing new. Like bad fashion, such as bell bottom jeans, they come back around every decade or so. I’m not anti ice baths per se, just not jumping on the bandwagon at this time either as I’m not convinced dunking...
Honey, “Just Sugar” Or Health Food?
Posted on my FB page was this Q recently: “Will, can I add honey to my morning coffee and Alpha Joe? I read mixed opinions on honey, from those claiming it’s ‘just sugar’ to those claiming it’s a medical food that cures disease. I need your balanced no BS...
Oreo Cookies Better Than Statins For lowering LDL?!
The paper being cited by many an influencer type with confirmation bias to “prove” their position on (fill in the blank here) is getting a lot of attention. I break it down for viewers in this vid and hopefully clear up any confusion as to who the results of...