Monthly Archives: December, 2009
My favorite studies of 2009
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As 2009 comes to an end, it is time to reflect on some of this year’s scientific advancements.
Please comment here, by email, or twitter on how I am doing with the blog so far. Though I only started it a few months ago in September, I hope it has been a benefit to at least [...]
Insulin resistance as a protective mechanism, a paradigm shift?
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Oxidative stress has been implicated implicated in insulin resistance, and a new study by Hoehn et al. (1) adds some convincing evidence that one specific radical, superoxide generated in the mitochondria, may be a unifying cause. But the findings suggest that we may need to reconsider how we treat it.
Movie Monday: The absurdity of homeopathy
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This week’s movie Monday includes 2 entertaining videos: the first informative and logical, the second is, well, perhaps indescribable. Why anyone with an ounce of intelligence would believe in homeopathy is beyond me, especially even with a sizable body of scientific literature showing its failure in controlled settings. But, fallible human tendencies sometimes prevail. Enjoy the laughs.
James Randi Lecture [...]
Movie Monday: CNN Interview with Dan Buettner and Aubrey de Grey
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“CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta and world-renowned anti-aging experts discussed practical steps for living longer, and cutting-edge research that could dramatically extend human lives.” (11.30.09)
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/30/live.longer.webcast/index.html
Length: 35:38
*I have read Buettner’s book “The Blue Zones” and found it interesting, but it should be noted that many of the recommendations to improve health and facilitate healthy [...]
Movie Monday: Carolyn Steel: How food shapes our cities (TED)
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On various Mondays, I will post a nutrition related video intended to provide a thought stimulating perspective on a topic.
The first is by Carolyn Steel entitled: “How food shapes our cities”:
“Every day, in a city the size of London, 30 million meals are served. But where does all the food come from? Architect Carolyn Steel [...]
Water intake and protein:carbohydrate ratio confound Drosophilia calorie restriction studies, implications?
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Ja et al. (1) recently published the results of a study exploring how hydration and nutrient manipulation effects the results of calorie restriction in Drosophilia.
In non mammalian models, feeding rate is difficult to control, and often food is diluted with water without giving them a separate source of water. Therefore, the specimens could be dehydrated [...]
