The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #12
Jun 25, 2021
Discover how blood sugar levels can impact your brain health and increase the risk of cognitive decline. Learn about the surprising ways tapeworms undermine ant immunity while new COVID-19 research sheds light on blood vessel health. Did you know that larger pupils might indicate higher intelligence? Uncover how one bad food experience can leave lasting impressions and explore the fascinating link between gut bacteria and longevity, plus how light influences gene expression.
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Blood Sugar and Brain Health
- High blood sugar, even pre-diabetic levels, significantly increases cognitive decline risk.
- This was shown in a study analyzing data from half a million people.
Parasitic Ants and Longevity
- Tapeworms in ants alter their immunity, genes, and hormones, increasing lifespan but also laziness.
- This makes them dependent on other ants and easy prey, benefiting the tapeworm.
Glycocalyx and COVID-19
- COVID-19 and other stressors can damage the glycocalyx, the lining of blood vessels.
- This damage increases permeability and inflammation, impacting cardiovascular health.