You’ve probably heard of the far-reaching implications of the gut microbiome, the trillions of viruses, bacteria, and fungi that live inside us, and may even be taking steps to enhance your microbiome, like eating yogurt or taking probiotic supplements. But what is a healthy gut microbiome, anyway? What are we trying to achieve with […]
When I receive the flattering question of how do I manage to do lots of things while maintaining my relationships/sanity/fun time, in addition to my pro tips, I often point to my non-negotiable morning routine. Though I don’t complete the whole routine every day, I’ve integrated the best practices to optimize happiness, productivity, and health […]
Recently, my extremely talented artist sister Jackie and I began a collaboration to merge our professional passions: Science Pants! Because we’re sassy, we make more than just leggings (tank tops, t shirts, bags, and more!), and we don’t sell anything that we don’t love. While Jackie is in charge of design, I am responsible […]
Many scientists now agree that maintaining the integrity of telomeres, protective caps on the end of chromosomes (DNA-protein bundles), promotes health and longevity. You can think of telomeres as aglets, those plastic tips on the ends of shoelaces, that keep your shoelaces (or DNA) from fraying. Instead of plastic, telomeres are composed of DNA nucleotides and proteins […]