Angus

Angus

Specializing in aging, pathology, immunology, cancer, and data science, Angus distills complex insights into accessible wisdom, empowering you to lead a longer, healthier life.

Weekend Warrior

The Way of the Weekend Warrior

By Angus / June 12, 2023

The way of the weekend warrior is one path to health that also leaves plenty of room in your life for the pursuit of other activities that you find important and meaningful.

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Why am I getting old? Molecular Changes Driving Old Age

By Angus / March 6, 2023

Aging mechanisms interact within a network of complex feedback loops, leading to increased damage and degeneration over time.

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Yoga Nidra for Better Sleep

By Angus / June 5, 2022

Disrupted sleep increases anxiety and depression. Yoga Nidra is an effective method that has helped many people overcome insomnia.

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Low-Intensity Cardio for Metabolic Health

By Angus / May 24, 2022

Emerging research shows that low-intensity cardio is the best way to improve your metabolic and cardiovascular health.

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Strong bones, strong brain.

Strong Bones, Strong Mind

By Angus / May 4, 2022

Regular exercise releases osteocalcin from your bones. Once in circulation, osteocalcin enters your brain to support learning and memory.

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Self-Compassion: A Powerful Antidote to Stress

By Angus / March 26, 2022

Self-compassion promotes adaptive stress-coping approaches that reduce stress while suppressing maladaptive behaviors that make stress worse.

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How to Become Stress-Proof: Develop a Positive Stress Mindset

By Angus / March 19, 2022

By adopting the mindset that stress is positive, you significantly increase your ability to overcome life’s challenges.

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Depressed Young Woman

Exercise for Treating Depression

By Angus / March 8, 2022

For people suffering from depression, exercise in combination with therapy is a safe and effective way to reduce symptoms of depression.

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eat like an athlete

Eat Like an Athlete, Age Like a Boss

By Angus / March 2, 2022

Diets that support athletes can help you maintain your physical performance as you age.

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Resilient Defiant Woman

Become More Resilient through Flexible Self-Regulation

By Angus / February 10, 2022

Flexible self-regulation is an evidence-based strategy that can help you stay healthy after potentially traumatic experiences.

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How to Build an Anti-Frail Mind: Use Exercise to Control Brain Inflammation

By Angus / December 15, 2021

Regular exercise reduces neuroinflammation, which increases brain cell proliferation and survival, leading to improved cognition.

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Woman Jogger Hamstring Cramp

What Causes Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps?

By Angus / December 10, 2021

If you regularly suffer from muscle cramps, fatigue management should become a top priority in your training and competition preparation.

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