GlycanAge Blog: Lifestyle · Page 1
Explore lifestyle tips for better health, longevity, and aging. Learn about biohacking, inflammation, anti-aging diets, stress management, and much more!
The Biological Cost of Chronic Stress and Trauma
Aren't you tired of being told to just stress less? The reason that advice rarely lands isn't that it's hard to act on, it's that stress has become so embedded in modern life that most of us have stopped recognizing it. It shows up quietly: a heart that beats a little faster than it should, a stomach that feels tied i…
Published:May 20, 2026
Reading time:10 minutes
Are You Training Hard… or Training Into the Ground?
You’re training consistently, hitting your targets, looking good. Compliments start coming in.You’re also exhausted - but who cares? Isn’t that normal when you’re exercising seriously?“Motivation doesn’t matter. Discipline does,” the slogans on social media shout at you - push harder, be consistent, don’t slow down. A…
Published:February 6, 2026
Reading time:15 minutes
Oxytocin & Microbiome: A Longevity Connection
Relationships that have a positive impact on us are critical for health at all stages of life. From birth, a loving relationship between an infant and their primary caregiver is essential for setting the child on a positive trajectory to forming healthy relationships into adulthood. Similarly, maintaining positive rel…
Published:February 6, 2025
Reading time:10 minutes
Does Inflammation Cause Weight Gain? Explained
Chronic inflammation is a hidden culprit behind various health challenges, including unexplained weight gain. While inflammation is a natural response of the immune system to injury or infection, when it becomes chronic, it can disrupt metabolism, influence fat storage, and lead to weight gain. In this article, we exp…
Published:December 10, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
Vitamin D3 and K2: Best Time to Take Them & Why It Matters
In today’s digital landscape, we’re oversaturated with countless think pieces about vitamins and minerals that deserve our attention. This overwhelming abundance of information can make it challenging to know where to begin. So, let’s cut through the noise and focus on one of the most essential vitamins for our health…
Published:December 4, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
Loma Linda Blue Zone: Discovering the Secrets
Nestled in the sunny hills of Southern California, Loma Linda stands as a testament to the art of living well. This small yet vibrant community is one of the five global Blue Zones areas where people enjoy remarkably long, healthy lives.
Published:September 23, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
Costa Rica Blue Zone: Insights From Centenarians
We’re excited to share a project we worked on with Dr Dorothy Skotak in which she tested the GlycanAge of centenarians in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone - Nicoya Peninsula.
Published:July 11, 2024
Reading time:5 minutes
Biological Age: The Ultimate Guide - GlycanAge
Biological age assesses the speed at which your body is ageing from within. This is done using biomarkers to measure how well your bodily systems function. It gives you an idea of how quickly or slowly your body is ageing internally. While it may sound like a new notion, researchers have investigated biological age fo…
Published:July 1, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes
Mental Age Test: All You Need To Know About
Knowing your mental age is key to grasping the complexities of cognitive abilities and potential. It provides valuable insights into intellectual development and how we interact with the world.
Published:May 28, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
Biohacking: All You Need To Know About
The word hacking usually has a negative connotation. It makes us think of people trying to steal our data or create a mess on the global market.
Published:April 24, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes
Elevating your Diet: How to Target Key Vitamins and Minerals through Food
Understanding the intricate relationship between nutrition and well-being is essential for fostering a healthier lifestyle. In today’s digital age, social media platforms are flooded with advertisements promoting a plethora of supplements promising miraculous health benefits. However, many essential vitamins and miner…
Published:March 22, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
Metabolic Age: All You Need To Know About
In the linear passage of time, we all age the same. Each orbit around the sun adds another year to our chronological timeline, but when it comes to our bodies, the story gets more complex.
Published:March 12, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes