Lifestyle Archives - Hudson Valley Longevity Medicine https://www.hvlongevity.com/category/longevity-medicine/lifestyle/ The Future of Health is Longevity Medicine Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:10:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Navigating the Longevity Science Echo Chamber https://www.hvlongevity.com/2024/03/26/navigating-the-longevity-science-echo-chamber/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:58:12 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9721 Longevity Science in the Media: A Formula for Overwhelm The media spin and hype around medical news are pervasive, confusing, and often contradictory, but add to it the rising popularity and social media presence of “Longevity Science” and it can be overwhelming. Why are some of the newest tests so controversial, not covered by insurance, […]

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]]> Fluid Foundations: Hydration and Healthy Aging https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/09/26/fluid-foundations-hydration-and-healthy-aging/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:56:51 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9599 Why Is Hydration Important For Longevity? Hydration is important at every age but it’s especially critical as we age. As we age, our ability to stay properly hydrated declines. Older individuals are more vulnerable to dehydration because aging compromises both the intake and output regulatory processes required for maintaining adequate healthy hydration. We advise all […]

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]]> Revisiting Zone 2 Training: Why Is Zone 2 Good For Longevity? https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/09/14/revisiting-zone-2-training-why-is-zone-2-good-for-longevity/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:55:47 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9584 The Benefits of Zone 2 Training Over High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) One of our recent exercise blogs focused on cardiorespiratory fitness and the concept of VO2 max and introduced the practice of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Interval training should be the final element deployed in a well-rounded exercise program, once stability, resistance exercise, and zone […]

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]]> What Is Collagen And How Does It Support Longevity? https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/08/09/what-is-collagen-and-how-does-it-support-longevity/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:55:34 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9559 Collagen & Longevity In the world of nutritional therapeutics, collagen has recently become a very popular supplement, garnering widespread attention for its potential to support health and vitality. In this comprehensive blog, we will delve deep into the wonders of collagen, exploring its composition, functions, different types, and the potential benefits of supplementing with collagen […]

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]]> Heart Rate Variability (HRV): A Pulse on Your Health https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/07/11/heart-rate-variability-hrv-a-pulse-on-your-health/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:22:43 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9425 Understanding Heart Rate Variability: What is HRV? While heart rate measures the number of heartbeats per minute, heart rate variability, or HRV, measures the fluctuation in time between each heartbeat (in milliseconds). The amount of time between heartbeats isn’t always the same. In reality, the time between heartbeats fluctuates. These subtle fluctuations might seem minor, […]

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]]> Resilience and Longevity: Focus on Building Resilience Over Managing Stress https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/06/20/resilience-and-longevity-focus-on-building-resilience-over-managing-stress/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:09:52 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=9172 Stress and Longevity: Creating More Resilience Recent longevity research suggests that adults with psychological resilience age more slowly, live longer, and enjoy better health. In this blog we’re going to take a look at stress and how it undermines our capacity for resilience, and in particular, self-induced stress that originates in the everyday relationship we […]

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]]> Oxalate Toxicity: Easy Prevention For An Often Overlooked Condition https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/05/22/oxalate-toxicity-easy-prevention-for-an-often-overlooked-condition/ Mon, 22 May 2023 18:01:02 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=8730 Common Symptoms And Oxalate Crystal Accumulation The chemical structure of oxalic acid above, may not be familiar to you, but these symptoms might be: burning with urination without an actual bladder infection, muscle aches, borderline thyroid levels without explanation, kidney stones, unexplained fatigue, unexplained pelvic pain, grainy stools, lumpy nodules on joints of hand or […]

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]]> Longevity and Cold Exposure Therapy: Support Optimal Health and Build Resilience https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/05/09/longevity-and-cold-exposure-therapy-support-optimal-health-and-build-resilience/ Tue, 09 May 2023 22:39:48 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=8699 Cold Exposure Therapy And Longevity We live in a time with countless health tools available at our fingertips, and we all have our unique “wellness kits” made up of various practices and resources that we use to support our health and longevity. Some common wellness or healthy habits include favorite exercises, go-to health foods and […]

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]]> In Pursuit of Longevity Lifestyle: How Our Habits Make All The Difference https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/03/28/in-pursuit-of-longevity-lifestyle-how-our-habits-make-all-the-difference/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:20:11 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=8632 What Influences Longevity? Healthy Habits Whether or not we are aware of them, our daily habits have a profound impact on our health and longevity. The five main longevity tactics at our disposal – exercise, sleep, nutrition, medications/supplements, and distress tolerance – are all heavily influenced by our habits. While we all know people who […]

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]]> What Is VO2 Max? Why Is VO2 Max Important For Longevity? https://www.hvlongevity.com/2023/03/14/what-is-vo2-max-why-is-vo2-max-important-for-longevity/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:27:11 +0000 https://www.hvlongevity.com/?p=8611 How VO2 Max Supports Fitness For Longevity Visit a primary care practitioner for an annual physical exam and you will have an assessment of basic health information like height, weight, and vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and cholesterol, along with perhaps a resting electrocardiogram and basic labs. However, it is well known that […]

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