Life Extension Magazine

1 month ago | lifeextension.com | Mia Syn |Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

Charcuterie boards may be popular at parties, but not everyone enjoys the aftereffects of snacking on cured meats and cheeses. If you experience occasional bloating, gas and stomach upset after eating these cocktail hour favorites, you might be sensitive to histamine—a chemical that the body makes naturally and that is present in some foods.

1 month ago | lifeextension.com | Roxana Ehsani |Holli Ryan

Ever sit down to breakfast in front of your usual plate of scrambled eggs and toast and find yourself craving something new and flavorful? Enter: Mayak eggs, also known as Korean Marinated Mayak Eggs or "drug eggs," a bold recipe that transforms your everyday eggs into a wildly addictive dish. What is a Mayak egg? Mayak eggs, also known as Korean marinated eggs, are soft-boiled eggs with jammy yolks, marinated in a savory-sweet soy sauce marinade.

1 month ago | lifeextension.com | Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

Picture this: You wake up one morning and look in the mirror, only to notice that your hair is a little thinner than it used to be. When it comes to your hair, healthy, luxurious locks are the goal, right? And although some may be fortunate enough to be graced with a full, thick head of hair throughout their lifetimes, that's simply not the reality for most—especially as we age. While many factors are involved in hair growth and structure, genetics play a significant role in both.

1 month ago | lifeextension.com | April Benshosan |Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

You might want to quit tossing your egg yolks and skipping soy. These foods are rich in choline, an important brain nutrient many of us could use more of. Choline is essential for mood health and cognitive function, yet many of us don't meet the levels for adequate choline intake. So how do we raise our levels of choline? If we're not frying omelets and snacking on edamame on the regular, it might be worth looking to choline supplements as a second line of defense.

1 month ago | lifeextension.com | Jessica Monge |Michael A. Smith |Michaël Smith

Have you heard of cycle syncing? It's okay if not, but if you think that having menstrual cramps, PMS-related fatigue, nausea, lower back and other discomforts are the doom and gloom of being a woman, this blog is for you. We're going to dive into a concept called cycle syncing, which may help you get "that time of the month" to be not to be much different than the rest of your cycle. As you'll discover in this blog, your cycle is a powerful tool you can harness, not an inconvenience.