How Intermittent Fasting Protects Brain DNA Through Metabolic Signaling

In mice, intermittent fasting triggers the production of a metabolite called β-hydroxybutyrate that signals cells to activate DNA repair and antioxidant defense programs in the hippocampus. These protective effects persisted even after mice resumed normal …

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Peer Review 14
Replication 6
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Caloric Restriction and Time-Restricted Eating in Older Adults with Overweight or Obesity: The Health, Aging, and Later-Life Outcomes Pilot Study.

BACKGROUND: In animal models, caloric restriction (CR) and time-restricted eating (TRE) extend lifespan and healthspan; however, the long-term benefits in humans are unknown. The goal of the Health, Aging and Later-Life Outcomes Pilot (HALLO-P) was …

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Design 5
Sample 7
Peer Review 18
Replication 6
Transparency 10

Dietary restriction in aging and longevity.

Different types of dietary restriction (DR) have been practiced by humans for religious and medical purposes for millennia, but only during the past three decades has the scientific study of DR at cellular and molecular …

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Replication 6
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Glucocorticoids mediate fasting efficacy in breast cancer.

Addressing endocrine resistance in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, Padrão et al. identify the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) as the key transducer of fasting benefits. They demonstrate that pharmacological GR activation recapitulates antitumor efficacy, offering a targeted …

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Replication 6
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Why fasting works differently for different people: A genetic explanation

Researchers tested intermittent fasting in 10 genetically distinct mouse strains and found that how much fasting improves health and lifespan depends heavily on your genes and sex—not just the diet itself. This suggests that personalized …

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Replication 5
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Testing a Personalized Digital Health Protocol to Boost Resilience in One Individual

Researchers conducted an intensive year-long self-study (N=1) combining time-restricted eating, exercise, Mediterranean diet, and continuous biomarker monitoring to assess how well a healthy person's body adapts to stress. The study demonstrates new methods for tracking …

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Visceral Fat Reduction and Lifespan: Mike Lustgarten's 3-Year Self-Tracking

This video presents rodent evidence that surgical visceral fat removal extends lifespan, then applies those findings to the creator's personal DEXA scan data showing he maintains unusually low visceral fat (127g vs.

This video presents rodent evidence that surgical visceral fat removal extends lifespan, then applies those findings to the creator's personal DEXA scan data showing he maintains unusually low visceral fat (127g vs. ~1300g expected for …

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Sample 5
Peer Review 11
Replication 6
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Beta-Hydroxybutyrate: The Ketone Link to Longevity in Mice

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a ketone body produced during ketogenic diets and caloric restriction, correlates with lifespan extension in mice and appears mechanistically linked to longevity through glucagon signaling.

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a ketone body produced during ketogenic diets and caloric restriction, correlates with lifespan extension in mice and appears mechanistically linked to longevity through glucagon signaling. The video presents mouse model data showing BHB's …

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Sample 9
Peer Review 8
Replication 9
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1,500 Days Sober: Biomarkers Show Dramatic Health Recovery After Alcoholism

A 34-year-old documents remarkable biomarker improvements (biological age 23.

A 34-year-old documents remarkable biomarker improvements (biological age 23.7, normalized liver function, excellent metabolic markers) after 1,500 days of sobriety combined with consistent lifestyle practices. The author emphasizes that fundamentals like alcohol elimination, cardio, sleep, …

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Peer Review 4
Replication 5
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