Hacks and Signals

Learn more about the importance of walking speed and why it’s considered a powerful indicator of overall health and longevity

When you hear "insulin," what comes to mind? Blood sugar. Diabetes. Maybe glucose control. But insulin regulates far more than glucose. Discover why insulin sensitivity is the master dial controlling metabolic health!

Strengthening the tibialis anterior can improve ankle stability, reduce knee stress, and enhance overall lower-leg function.

When was the last time you tested your grip strength? Probably never. Yet research shows it's a strong predictor of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events. Discover why this often overlooked biomarker matters more than you think.

You've probably heard someone tell you to "just take a deep breath" when you're stressed. But there's a specific breathing pattern that's far more effective...

Learn more about what VO2 max actually measures, and why it matters for brain health and longevity!

What if you could get better strength, endurance, and balance just by changing one simple variable? Not adding reps, not increasing weight, not training longer. Just reversing direction. That's what the research on backward walking reveals.

The vagus nerve gets a lot of attention for stress regulation. But there's another cranial nerve with significant influence on your nervous system that most people have never heard of: the trigeminal nerve.

Do you snore, wake up with a dry mouth, or never feel fully rested? You might have tried many things... new pillows, better mattress, sleep trackers, blackout curtains. But the real reason might be something you've never considered: your tongue posit