Heard of Plasmalogens? They're a class of phospholipids through-out our bodies, concentrated most heavily in the membranes that surround and protect individual cells. Think of them as a kind of systemic lubricant, a shock absorber and defender of the cell, all rolled into one.

Gut Health’s Key Role in Longevity: What Hippocrates Knew and Modern Science Confirms ow.ly/5vOa50XlEM7

Mice given extracts from a marine animal known as a sea squirt showed a reversal of certain age-related effects. The active substance in these extracts is plasmalogens!! ow.ly/fbts50Xj0tl

People with Alzheimer’s disease have low plasmalogen levels, suggesting that this phospholipid may be an important factor. Granted, correlation doesn’t equal causation, but the correlation is hard to ignore, so we can expect more studies looking at the connection in the future.

Heard of Plamalogens? Here’s the topline on what these health heroes may be able to do for you and why it’s worth your while to keep your eye on the research looking at their health and longevity-promoting properties: ow.ly/gZZ150Wp1kf

Sitting has often been referred to as the new smoking thanks to its negative health benefits. And now a new study finds the flavanols in cocoa have been found to block its detrimental effects on blood vessels. ow.ly/zMjC50XkcPc

The secret of polyphenols success in keeping our bodies on track is their sheer variety. Some 8,000 compounds, roughly spread across four major families have been identified, flavinoids and anthocyanins being some examples. So wise advice is “eat the polyphenol palette”

Better Brain Function for Life? Parsing the Promise of Plasmalogens ow.ly/gZZ150Wp1kf

Feeling in control may be the key to conquering daily stress. Simple actions like setting priorities and reframing challenges can help boost that sense of control and reduce overall stress. ow.ly/85qJ50XluPJ

Your body’s internal clock, or ‘Master Clock’, works in concert with your microbiome’s clock. Gut bacteria follow their own circadian rhythm by helping to produce multi-purpose chemical messengers that have a hand in a number of your body’s functions, including inducing sleep.

We often focus on what we eat, but research shows that when we eat may be just as important for health and longevity. ow.ly/vhSr50XmZf2

Researchers found that for most people who think they react to gluten, are maybe reacting to something else in the wheat or food product that contains gluten, and that gluten itself may not be the cause. ow.ly/H24850XhVkF

Best tips to beat jet lag is to take a small dose of melatonin (0.5–3 mg) about 30–60 minutes before bed local bedtime, and get outside first thing in the morning when you wake up in your new destination. Natural daylight is the strongest signal to reset your body clock.

All plant-based foods aren't equally beneficial. Only unprocessed, nutrient-rich plant foods protect the heart, while those high in ultra-processed plant products showed no benefit, or even a higher risk. ow.ly/rMlo50XiHU3

New research reveals that replacing even 30 minutes of sitting with light physical activity—like walking or doing household chores—can boost mood and energy the following day. ow.ly/v43e50XhVkl

When it comes to jetlag, think of caffeine as your friend and alcohol your enemy. Caffeine is a great way to start the day in a new timezone, but avoid trying to get to sleep with alcohol. Alcohol is bad for sleep and circadian rhythms, period.

Here some great tips If you struggle with jetlag ow.ly/mIg750Wyv4P

Combining nature and music—such as listening to music outdoors, gardening while singing, or caring for animals—can improve mood, reduce stress, and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. ow.ly/g5Xk50XiIaj

Several studies have indicated that when you are not eating, the microbes in your gut get time off from doing their digestive business to work on repairing the gastrointestinal tract, potentially offering protection from ‘leaky gut’ and, ultimately, systemic inflammation

Via Dr David Lipman: On Beating Jetlag ow.ly/HCph50Wyv8L