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Bryan Johnson's Groundbreaking Reverse Aging Method Unveiled

2 days ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |S. Nicole Lane

An American tech millionaire, Bryan Johnson calls himself 'the most measured' person in human history and possibly one of the healthiest men alive. He believes that for the first time in human history, death may no longer be inevitable. Bryan Johnson, age 47, made his money by founding Braintree Venmo, the company he sold for $800 million in 2013. In recent years, he has been making headlines for his journey to reduce his biological age to 18-years-old again and his goal to never die.
Is Sleeping with T-Rex Arms a Sign of Autism?

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

Social media users have been self-diagnosing with autism because they often put their arms in a so-called T-Rex pose, including in their sleep. Experts say this does not necessarily mean a person is neurodivergent, with research pointing to autism misinformation on social networks. April marks Autism Acceptance Month, dedicated to raising public awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance of autistic individuals.
What Do Experts Say About Netflix's 'Hack Your Health'?

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

A Netflix documentary, 'Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut,' explores how bacteria in the gut may affect overall health. We ask experts about the science behind the movie. Previous Netflix health documentaries, such as 'You Are What You Eat,' have been criticized for exaggerated claims and promoting the views of activists rather than unbiased scientists.
Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat' Stirs Debate

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

Netflix documentary series 'You Are What You Eat,' based on the Stanford Twin experiment, praises a vegan diet and its impact on our health. While plant-based eating patterns have well-established benefits, nutritionists say the documentary may have exaggerated the study's findings. The documentary, released on January 2024, follows eight participants of the Stanford Medicine study that made the headlines after being published a year earlier.
What Is the Anti-Spike Formula?

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

Glucose Goddess has announced the launch of Anti-Spike Formula, a supplement to reduce glucose spikes. But are these spikes a matter of concern for people without diabetes? We asked the experts. French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, the self-proclaimed Glucose Goddess with over three million Instagram followers, is best known for her hacks for reducing blood sugar levels that spike after eating.
Is It Safe to Take 100 Pills a Day? We Asked Experts

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

Tech millionaire and biohacker, Bryan Johnson, whose ultimate goal is not to die, takes up to 100 pills of supplements and prescription medications daily. Sound a little excessive? We asked two experts about the possible benefits and risks. Johnson, age 46, spends about $2 million a year to reverse aging. Based on his Project Blueprint, his daily routine includes eating dinner before 11 a.m., taking dozens of pills, regularly testing each of his body organs, and going to bed at 8:30.
Only Half of Protein Bars Contain High-Quality Protein

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Sandra Vigelienė

A WellnessPulse analysis of 50 best-selling protein bars sold by popular retailer chains across the U.S. found that only 66% contain enough of the nutrient to be considered ‘high protein.’ Moreover, many bars are high in sugar and low in fiber, raising questions about whether they can be considered ‘healthy’ food options. As many as 71% of Americans said they were trying to consume more protein, according to a 2024 survey.
You Don't Need Microplastics Detox, Expert Says

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė

Concerns over microplastics and their potential impact on health are growing, and so are the number of businesses offering ways to 'detox' from them. However, scientists say that currently, no procedures are proven to be effective in removing microplastics from the body. A London company offering to clean microplastics from the blood, first covered by the Wire, made headlines globally.
Here’s What Experts Say About Beef Organ Supplements

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |S. Nicole Lane |Sandra Vigelienė

Organ meat is making a comeback in the United States, including in the form of supplements. But should you be taking them? We asked three experts. Soaring food prices during World War II and the risk of protein deficiencies made Americans eat more organ meat, which was previously considered low-class or rural foods. Eighty years, a global pandemic, and rampant inflation later, interest in organ meat, also called offal, seems to be growing again.
Analysis Reveals Sex Disparities in Eating Disorders

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Paula Vaidelauskaitė

WellnessPulse’s latest study maps global sex gaps in eating disorders and explores their ties to other mental health conditions. Eating disorders (EDs) are severe mental health conditions defined by persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa being among the most common examples of EDs.Existing research suggests that EDs are more prevalent among women than men, which could be explained by multiple biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects.