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WellnessCan You Slow Down Aging? Science Says YesAs kids, we couldn’t wait to grow up, tacking on “and a half” to our ages just to feel older. But somewhere along the way, the script flipped. Suddenly, we’re reluctant to share our age, or we catch...

BiohackingWhy Do I Get Night Sweats and How Can I Stop Them?Night sweats are common in women of all ages—here’s what could be causing them. Does waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat, drenched with damp sheets and pjs sound all too familiar?...

by Mercey LivingstonAuthor

BiohackingCan Stress Make You Sick? The Impact of Chronic Stress on HealthWe all know stress plays a big role in our overall health, but can being stressed make you sick? It turns out, the answer is yes. Prolonged stress weakens the immune system and can exacerbate chronic...

by Angela MyersAuthor

BiohackingHow Does Exercise Affect Female Hormones? Like a conductor of an orchestra, your hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They are responsible for orchestrating a variety of bodily functions, including getting a good night’s sleep and...

by Tiffany AyudaAuthor

Autoimmune & InflammationCan Omega 3 Cause Acne? Non-hormonal Causes and TreatmentWhen you start looking more than skin deep, you might actually be able to find your personal pimple triggers and go from acne-prone to acne-free forever. Here’s how you can start approaching acne...

by Kelly Candela, MS, RDHealth Coach

FitnessThe Ultimate Post-Workout Recovery GuideYou’ve just completed a high-intensity and you know your body is going to be sore tomorrow. Time for some post-workout recovery. Active recovery will help your muscles bounce back quicker. It will...

by Mara SantilliAuthor

BiohackingThe Caffeine Gene: Are You a CYP1A2 Ultrarapid Metabolizer?Is caffeine bad for you? The answer depends on whether you're a CYP1A2 ultrarapid metabolizer or a slow metabolizer. Maybe you're one of those people who can have an after-dinner cappuccino and still...

by Gretchen LidickerAuthor

OptimizationGut Health and Acne: Things To Know and What To DoToo often, acne returns even after you use different medications or topical solutions. When this happens, it's time to look beneath the surface—specifically at the connection between the gut and your...

by Amy Marturana WinderlAuthor

BiohackingWhen is the Best Time to Take Probiotic Supplements?This article contains additional reporting by Angela Myers. Probiotic supplements can help keep your gut — and your entire body — healthy. But timing can impact how beneficial probiotics are. So when...

by Lauren BedoskyAuthor

OptimizationExperiencing Red Bumps on Your Arms? Here’s How to Get Rid of ThemThis article contains additional reporting by Angela Myers. If you have small red bumps on your arms that never seem to go away, you might be annoyed, if not concernedBut those bumps are actually...

by Robin Berzin, MDDoctor