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The board includes:Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, FISSN – Professor, University of Regina; Director, Aging Muscle and Bone Health LaboratoryDouglas Kalman, Ph.D., R.D., FACN, FISSN – Clinical Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University; Co-founder, Substantiation SciencesSusan Hewlings, Ph.D., R.D. – Senior VP of Scientific Affairs, Radicle Science; Co-founder, Substantiation SciencesMichael B. Schwartz, M.D. – Board Certified Internist, Princeton Longevity Center; Chief Ringside Physician, Professional Boxing & MMAAbbie E. Smith-Ryan, Ph.D., CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM, FISSN – Professor & Associate Chair, UNC Chapel Hill; Director, Applied Physiology Laboratory & Human Performance CenterWilliam Wallace, Ph.D. – Director of Product Development & Scientific Affairs, ProHealth…

In the nervous system, synapses are where the action is. There, across a narrow gap between adjacent cells, neurons talk to one another through the dynamic exchange of chemical and electrical signals. Molecules known as neurotransmitters and neuromodulators induce or inhibit action potentials — spikes in voltage across neuronal cell membranes that trigger the release of other molecules. This cross-talk ultimately enables the production of emotions, thoughts, behaviours — everything that makes the brain what it is.A new way to capture the brain’s electrical symphonyTo decode these conversations, researchers have relied on various tools. These include electrophysiology, in which electrodes…

In mindbodygreen’s parenting column, Parenthetical, mbg parenting contributor, psychotherapist, and writer Lia Avellino explores the dynamic, enriching, yet often complicated journey into parenthood. In today’s installment, Avellino explores shame.

Consuming unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts may significantly improve brain vascular function and memory, according to a new study by Dutch researchers. Their findings support that consuming 60 g (approximately two servings) of peanuts daily for 16 weeks increases global cerebral blood flow by 3.6% and verbal memory by 5.8%. The research involved 31 healthy older adults between the ages of 60–75. Next to cognitive improvements, their systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure decreased by 5 mmHg and 4 mmHg, respectively.Snacking on peanuts also resulted in increased blood flow in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are both important…

James Watson, PhD, sporting a double-helix T-shirt on his 90th birthday, as his wife Elizabeth looks on. [Kevin Davies] James Watson, PhD, died last week. He was 97 years old. He co-discovered the structure of DNA and helped to launch the Human Genome Project in 1990. He served as director and president of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) for 35 years. Seven years ago, the Nobel laureate was seriously injured in a car crash, his car plummeting down a 20-foot ditch near his home on the CSHL campus on the north shore of Long Island, New York. But the…

All cellular life, from single-celled bacteria to towering trees, can trace its origins back to a single forerunner that existed roughly four billion years ago, the last universal common ancestor (LUCA).1 The story of viruses—an infectious collection of genetic material inside a protein or lipid shell—is far less straightforward. Viruses arose in not one but at least seven separate events, each one giving rise to a “realm” of viruses that share a common lineage.2 Scientists have put forward a bevy of theories to explain how each realm came into existence. However, new genome sequencing data is compelling virologists to rework…

Kathy Bates’ pecan pie recipe comes from The Broadway Celebrity Cookbook (1989).The pie uses a premade crust and pantry staples like corn syrup, eggs, and sugar.This pie is ideal for making ahead—its structure holds up beautifully as leftovers. Celebrity chef Katie Lee Biegel recently shared her delicious-looking recipe for brown butter-miso roasted cabbage on her Instagram, and our mouths are still watering. The cozy fall recipe is perfect as a side dish, though Biegel eats her tasty cabbage steak on its own  While this dish looks incredibly dreamy, Biegel doesn’t explain exactly how to make it in her clip. Fortunately,…

When I first tried fried Brussels sprouts at a restaurant in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, I knew instantly that the only way I’d ever eat the leafy vegetable again was if each little bulb was cut, fried and coated in punchy seasonings—in fact, I make it a point to revisit that restaurant every summer for the Brussels sprouts alone. I’m not alone in my love for this dish: When my colleagues interviewed chefs to find the best method for cooking the hearty vegetable, nearly all of the experts said deep-fried. It’s true—magic happens when the leaves of each Brussels sprout…

Credit: fpm/Getty Images Researchers have engineered entirely synthetic viruses that can invade bacteria and could offer new pathways to fight infection. The bacteriophages, described in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), target mycobacteria which are responsible for diseases such as leprosy and tuberculosis (TB). Manipulating the genetic code of these mycobacteriophages by removing undesirable genes and adding helpful genetic payloads could provide new ways of treating antibiotic-resistant infections. By adding or subtracting genes, researchers can understand the genetics of these ancient viruses as never before and tailor their genomes to invade specific bacterial hosts. “If a phage…

Life gets busy, and it can be tempting to squeeze every ounce of productivity out of your day, even when you’re technically off the clock. But keeping yourself in “on” mode for too long after work or school is a recipe for burnout, which can negatively affect both your mental and physical health.[1]If you often find yourself responding to emails or scrolling through your newsfeed right up until bedtime — or if your pre-bed routine isn’t setting you up for good sleep — it might be time for an evening-routine refresh.Creating an evening routine that allows you to disconnect from…