Doctors and Nurses Are Quitting Everywhere

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbGob84dUdE

Insane Mosquito 🦟 Situation In Los Angeles

Burger King Coffee vs. Starbucks

Starbucks coffee is significantly stronger in caffeine content and bolder in taste than both Burger King and McDonald's. [1, 2]

Caffeine Content Comparison (Brewed Coffee)

Starbucks standard drip and blonde roasts pack roughly double the caffeine per ounce compared to fast-food options. [1, 2]

Starbucks (Grande, 16 oz): ~310 mg to 330 mg of caffeine (Pike Place or regular drip; a Venti 20 oz hits ~410 mg, and a Venti Blonde Roast hits 475 mg).
McDonald's (Large, 21 oz): ~185 mg of caffeine (Premium Roast).
Burger King (Large): ~169 mg of caffeine (using Seattle's Best blend). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Flavor and Strength Profile

Starbucks: Uses a heavy-handed, darker roast profile (like Pike Place) or high-caffeine light roasts, which many coffee enthusiasts and taste tests describe as intense, bitter, or heavily charred compared to fast-food averages. [1, 2]
McDonald's: Uses a 100% Arabica medium roast designed to be smooth, mild, and accessible rather than aggressive or bitter. [1, 2]
Burger King: Serves a milder, average-strength medium roast (historically tied to Seattle's Best) that leans toward a lighter, easy-drinking fast-food profile. [1, 2, 3]

I occasionally get a large Burger King coffee.  I think that it has a good taste.

At home I've been cutting back on my caffeine intake by mixing regular coffee with decaf, because I've noticed that coffee can cause my heart rate to stay high for a long time.

Multiple sources state that people over 60 take longer to process and eliminate caffeine from their system.  I only drink it in the morning and I like the boost I get from it.

BTW, tea bags and cans of diet soda are typically only around 45 to 50 mg of caffeine.

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Best wishes,

John Coffey

http://www.entertainmentjourney.com

Zero Alcohol Is Best

A Drug Extended Lifespan

https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/drug-enhances-lifespan-three-species/

Scientists Discover Brain-Eating Fungi Infecting Humans

AI Overview

Cladophialophora bantiana is a globally distributed environmental mold that naturally lives in soil and decaying organic matter. [1, 2, 3]

Key Origins and Environmental Facts

Natural Habitat: It is a dematiaceous (darkly pigmented) fungus found worldwide in soil samples, with a higher prevalence in warmer climates with high humidity (such as parts of Asia). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Discovery History: It was first isolated in 1911 by Guido Banti from a human brain abscess and formally described in 1912. [1]
Transmission to Humans: People usually contract the fungus from the environment by inhaling microscopic spores from the air

William Shatner’s Doctor Made Him This Promise *

Eye doctor explains rare vision loss condition linked to popular GLP-1 medications

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/diseases-and-conditions/eye-doctor-explains-rare-vision-loss-condition-linked-to-popular-glp-1-medications/vi-AA2cLEHC

Scientists Just Created Superfast Healing Gel

Scientists Discover Flu Can Re-awaken Cancer Cells

Things You Should Know About Plague

A 100% Fatal Disease Just Found a Treatment

Are People Getting Hotter?

I always thought that my temperature ran low.  It turns out I'm average.

Is Zinc Even Good?

According to the comments, you should not take zinc on an empty stomach.

Success

How to ACTUALLY Treat the Common Cold!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sgFMBpVt1U

Why Is Polio Back?

3 things to know about deli meat, impacts on brain health

https://foodandnutrtion.blogspot.com/2026/09/3-things-to-know-about-deli-meat.html

The 5 daily habits that science says can slow biological aging

 https://qz.com/habits-slow-biological-aging#the-5-daily-habits-that-science-says-can-slow-biological-aging-

I Wish I Knew About This Egg Roll In a Bowl Sooner

https://foodandnutrtion.blogspot.com/2026/09/i-wish-i-knew-about-this-egg-roll-in.html

The Ontological Status of Phenylalanine In Sugar Free Sodas

https://neeeeews.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-ontological-status-of-phenylalanine.html

Trump says some childhood vaccines will be split into separate shots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZZDSBxKvXo

I'm quite disappointed with Trump.  This is an issue that has been very thoroughly studied.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5ETZy1pmiI

Google AI:

There is no credible scientific evidence demonstrating that vaccines cause autism. Decades of rigorous global research involving millions of children have consistently shown no causal link or association between vaccination and autism spectrum disorders. [1, 2, 3]

The overwhelming scientific and medical consensus is supported by major global public health organizations, including the National Academy of Medicine, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the National Medical Association. [1, 2, 3]

The Origin of the Myth

The belief that vaccines cause autism stems from a single 1998 case series published by Andrew Wakefield in The Lancet. The study suggested a link between the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism based on just 12 cherry-picked children. It was later discovered that the data was fraudulent and methodologically invalid. The Lancet fully retracted the paper, and Wakefield lost his medical license. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Scientific Findings

Since then, numerous large-scale epidemiological and cohort studies have definitively debunked the link across three major areas of concern:

The MMR Vaccine: Massive global studies tracking millions of children across the U.S., Denmark, the U.K., and Japan found absolutely no difference in autism rates between vaccinated and unvaccinated children. [1, 2]
Thimerosal (Mercury Preservative): Although thimerosal was removed or significantly reduced in childhood vaccines globally as a precaution over two decades ago, autism rates continued to rise. This demonstrates that the preservative does not trigger autism. [1, 2, 3]
Immune System Load: Research confirms that an infant’s immune system is fully capable of handling multiple vaccines at once. Cumulative exposure to childhood vaccine antigens does not negatively impact neurodevelopment or increase autism risk. [1, 2]

Why the Misconception Persists

The primary driver of the myth is temporal coincidence. The first noticeable signs of autism typically manifest in toddlers around the exact same age that children receive their routine early childhood vaccinations. Because these two events happen around the same time, it can easily lead to the false assumption that one caused the other. [1, 2, 3]

The Actual Causes of Autism

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that begins well before birth. According to the Autism Science Foundation, the primary causes include: [1, 2]

Genetics: Strong hereditary factors account for most cases, with single gene variants and familial risk playing massive roles.
Prenatal Environment: Structural brain differences originate in the womb and are tied to factors like advanced parental age, maternal metabolic disorders, premature birth, and prenatal exposure to certain infections or severe air pollution. [1, 2, 3]

The rising prevalence of autism diagnoses in recent decades is not due to vaccines, but rather to broadened diagnostic criteria, improved universal screening, and significantly higher awareness among parents and healthcare providers. [1, 2]

Scientists Create "Off-switch" for High Cholesterol

Rabies Situation In North Carolina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0m_istxe9M

I have heard that raccoons are common carriers of rabies. 

Exposure to rabies requires immediate treatment, or it is 100% fatal.

 Animals have the potential to carry multiple diseases.  I'm not going to be petting any wild animals.

Why neurodivergent brains hate phones calls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BkYKQeVGzM

This Woman Cured Her Cancer with an Insane Method

There have been reports of COVID-19 shrinking tumors, but not consistently. Reportedly, COVID-19 will attack every organ in the body.

The Disturbing Reality Of Ultra-Processed Food

I would like to see the research on whether ultra-processed foods are unhealthy. However, these foods often contain extra sugar and lack fiber.

Fiber is important for satiety. It makes us feel full by triggering a natural reflex in the digestive tract. Because of this, I have a theory that one might lose weight by starting meals with a high-fiber food, such as a salad, an apple, or beans.

Psychiatrist: “Everyone Is Wrong About The Lindsay Clancy Case”

The correct statistic is that there are roughly 10,000 live births in the United States daily.

We Are Witnessing Cancer's Downfall

This Opioid Should Be Taken Off the Shelf Right Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcbPfKd_Fqw

I remember taking codeine cough syrup as a kid.  I'm not sure how common it is now.

This Drug WOULDN’T be Approved!

The Life Expectancy Lies That Won't Die

What people who NEVER get dementia do EVERY morning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZtqUFUDTfo

I don't know how accurate this is.

As a side note, reportedly, walking ten minutes after eating prevents sugar spikes.  Actually, I never feel like exercising after eating.

The Most Dangerous Drug EVER!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=046ReYi-dmo

The Good and the Very Bad of Vaporizing and Inhaling Alcohol

This seems like an inherently stupid idea.

Most Expensive Medications EVER!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCne6QCfGQs

The one thing ‘Breaking Bad’ couldn’t show you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUxDyPEck7g

The Fake Disease That Proves You Can’t Trust All Health Advice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IngbpPJFrgk

How long does natural immunity last with COVID-19?

This came up in a recent conversation.  Back in 2020, at least one person was saying 6 months.  I'm at an age where I can get a booster every 6 months.

At the moment, just a simple cold has made me feel very bad.

It seems to me that natural immunity would last longer with repeated exposure.   Doctors and hospital workers seem to be immune for long periods of time.

Natural immunity to COVID-19 typically lasts about 3 to 6 months against reinfection, though protection drops faster against newer variants. 

UCLA Health

Duration of Protection
Against reinfection: Measurable antibody levels and protection against catching a mild or moderate infection start to fade after 3 to 6 months. Newer variants can bypass natural defenses more easily. 

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Against severe disease: Protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death lasts much longer—often remaining strong for 10 months or more. 

National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)

Factors That Affect Immunity
Variant changes: Mutations in the virus make it easier for reinfection to happen over time.
Severity of illness: People who had a severe COVID-19 infection sometimes build higher initial antibody levels than those with mild or asymptomatic cases. 

BASS Medical Group

Hybrid Immunity
Getting vaccinated after recovering from a COVID-19 infection creates hybrid immunity. This combination provides a stronger, broader, and longer-lasting defense against current and future variants than natural infection alone. Health experts often suggest waiting 3 to 4 months after a natural infection before getting a booster shot.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+long+does+natual+immunity+last+with+COVID-19%3F&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1159US1159&oq=how+long+does+natual+immunity+last+with+COVID-19%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQIRgKGKABMgkIAhAhGAoYoAEyCQgDECEYChigATIJCAQQIRgKGKABMgkIBRAhGAoYoAHSAQkxODM3M2owajSoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&source=chrome.ob&ie=UTF-8

Do THIS After a Bad Night of Sleep

Is Cottage Cheese Good for You? - Consumer Reports

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/is-cottage-cheese-good-for-you-a1956443640/

I've eaten cottage cheese since childhood. I don't even think of it as cheese because the texture is so different. However, large-curd cottage cheese has a texture I don't like, so I stick with small curd.

Cottage cheese is not one of my favorite foods because it is bland. Salt improves the flavor, and it becomes more interesting when you add fruit. I rarely buy it, though.

Most cheeses have flavors that don't appeal to me. However, I do like cheddar cheese. American cheese is essentially cheddar that has been highly diluted with other ingredients, such as oil. I think American cheese is only suitable for sandwiches.

I saw that one pizzeria said they put cheddar on their pizza. That's unusual, since mozzarella is the normal choice. I would like to try that.

Some pizzas are better without cheese. The cheese can hide the flavors of the other toppings. I've noticed that some places put the cheese over the toppings, while a few put the toppings over the cheese. I think the latter makes the pizza more flavorful.

Lindsay Clancy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_the_Clancy_children

Conservative talk radio thinks that she should be found guilty.

One lady called into the Clay and Buck show and said that they don't understand psychosis. She said that she had wanted to kill her children, but got medical help and now takes antipsychotic medication. The lady said that she is afraid to stop taking her medication.

I find it easy to believe that people can go crazy. I already have that opinion about a few people. It appears that mental illness is fairly common.

I think that for a woman to kill her children is a crazy act by definition. There might be a few rare psychopaths who don't care and think that they can get away with the crime, but I doubt that they would try to kill themselves afterward. However, even psychopathy is a form of mental illness, although it is not the kind of crazy delusion where they don't know what they are doing.

Trying to kill oneself by simply jumping out of a second-story window is illogical, if not crazy, or it could be a carefully planned manipulation.

The Freshwater Snail is TERRIFYING

Is this trans thought experiment just wrong?

@john2001plus
16 hours ago (edited)
A person's feelings about their body do not make a man a woman or a woman a man, nor is it possible to make the switch.  A trans person will never be able to produce children. The changes are cosmetic only and don't change the fundamental reality of a person's biology.  It seems to me that people are sold a lie about gender affirming care.

From what I read, some people do benefit psychologically from surgery.  However, this is a serious operation that does irreversible damage to the body, with potential complications.  Maybe psychological care would be more appropriate?

Some of us didn't exactly win the genetics lottery. We have to deal with the reality of our bodies instead of some fantasy.  Surgery only becomes needed when it is medically necessary.

What heat waves and climate change mean for kidney stones

https://weather.com/2026/07/04/news/trending/video/heat-waves-climate-change-kidney-stones-explained

Delayed Release Scam

How Stress Changes Your Brain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtsVHzMLwY

What the Flu Does to Your Body

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5-dE2nCzjM

YouTube Shorts are going to change

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9DwiHTO4bUw

I don't really like YouTube shorts for a few reasons.  

1. The videos repeat over and over.

2. I can't easily add shorts to a playlist.  They used to allow this, but they stopped.  It might still work on the iPhone YouTube app.  

In a web browser, I found a workaround, by changing the address to look like this: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DwiHTO4bUw

3.  Shorts are designed to get people addicted by getting them to scroll all day long.

Watch This Before You Take Fish Oil (Protect Your Heart)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpzX3NQzmio

I don't have a vested interest in this.  I found the video convincing enough to order the following...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/184395590

The brand recommended in the video I could not easily find.  It appears to be available in Europe.

I figure that trying this once isn't going to hurt anything.

Just as interesting is the following video about how to "easily" lose visceral fat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0PWUoDCaeg

Recently, I have taken an interest in "resistant starches" because he talks about them in multiple videos.  Something as simple as chips and salsa has resistant starches in the chips and lycopene in the salsa. Also, refrigerating bread or rice for a day will make it more resistant. 

 

I used to eat salads, but I have been more nervous about lettuce lately.  I have substituted chips and salsa.  I find it very filling, which would make sense because it is high in fiber.

P.S. Someone in my life is trying to convince me to go on a GLP-1.  I'm looking into it.  I want to wait till January.  Medicare Part D will pay for it until the end of 2027.

New Rule: Fauci & Fame | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

5 Foods Feeding Silent Inflammation (and What to Eat Instead)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEP2f9BloeM

My friend got prion disease. We watched her forget who we are

Trump Administration Ends Medicare Part D Subsidies - Here's What It Means

Why Fauci's Pardon Won't Protect Him From This

@john2001plus

Rand Paul is using Fauci as a punching bag, trying to implicate Fauci for the pandemic, implying that it was created in a lab, to which Fauci provided a modest amount of funding to catalog bat viruses.  However, none of this is supported by evidence, so this is just a witch hunt.

Many conservative commentators that I like regularly make statements about the pandemic that aren't supported by research.  The truth is that masks and the vaccines slowed the spread of the disease.  I have read the studies.  The truth is that the vaccines reduced overall mortality at all ages.

Fauci deserves at least some credit for dealing with a major crisis under difficult circumstances.  Instead, people want to condemn him over actions they find questionable.  It is easy to second-guess people when you are not the one facing tremendous responsibility.

Scientists Regrow Teeth Using Human Saliva

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLesHyxwxs8

Study Shows Coffee May Slow Ageing, But The Type You Drink Matters

 https://says.com/my/news/filtered-instant-coffee-biological-aging-study

Filtered Coffee Linked to Slower Biological Aging, Unlike Instant Coffee

https://www.bgnes.com/health/filtered-coffee-linked-to-slower-biological-aging-unlike-instant-coffee-study-finds

"It's just some back pain," he thought

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYEoKHcvYeI

Don't freak about cyclospora, yet

Caffeine and Adenosine Receptors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YOwEqGykDM

https://www.google.com/search?q=caffeine+and+adenosine+receptors&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1159US1159&oq=caffeine+and+ade&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgCEAAYgAQyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIJCAgQABgKGIAEMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCDY5NzRqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&source=chrome.ob&ie=UTF-8

I quit caffeine a couple of different times by carefully measuring my intake and reducing it by a tiny amount every week.  I was methodical about it, and my brain didn't notice the change from one week to the next.

That is currently my goal, but I'm in love with the boost I get in the morning from coffee.  I quickly go from groggy to fully alert.  Most Americans do the same thing.

When I wasn't consuming caffeine, just drinking liquid in the morning helped me get started.

Coffee is beneficial to health because of antioxidants, but we can get antioxidants from other sources.

Re: Cyclospora

On Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 5:12 PM Grant  wrote:

Here in Utah, Taco Bell is highly suspect because they get their lettuce from Mexico.  

For a long time I liked to eat salads.  But lettuce doesn't keep very long and now I am highly suspicious of things like that.

I eat Roma tomatoes for the higher lycopene content.

I have concluded that a moderate amount of chips with salsa is healthy, and a good substitute for salads.  The high fiber is filling and helps with appetite. 

Tortilla chips are high in resistant starch, which is linked to some health benefits.

Google AI says...

Yes, lycopene is highly beneficial. It is a potent antioxidant found in red foods like tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. It protects your cells from oxidative stress and is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, prostate cancer, and strokes. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

For maximum benefit, consider these key details:

Better with fat: Lycopene is fat-soluble. Eating lycopene-rich foods with healthy fats (like cooking tomatoes in olive oil or eating them with avocado) boosts your body's absorption by up to 4.4 times. [1, 2, 3]
Better when cooked: Heating and processing tomatoes (e.g., in tomato paste, sauce, or salsa) actually makes lycopene more bioavailable than eating them raw. [1]

Yes, salsa contains lycopene. Because tomatoes are the primary ingredient in traditional red salsa, the condiment is packed with this powerful antioxidant. Lycopene is linked to reduced inflammation, better heart health, and a lower risk of certain cancers. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The bioavailability of lycopene actually improves when tomatoes are cooked, processed, or mixed with a little fat (like avocado), making this flavorful condiment an excellent way to boost your daily nutrient intake. [1, 2, 3]

Yes, resistant starch is highly beneficial. It bypasses small intestine digestion, reaching the colon intact to feed beneficial gut bacteria. This produces short-chain fatty acids (like butyrate) that improve gut health, stabilize blood sugar, increase satiety, and support heart health. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key benefits of resistant starch include:

Blood Sugar Control: Because it resists digestion, it does not cause blood sugar spikes. Some research indicates it can also increase insulin sensitivity. [1, 2]
Gut Health & Digestion: It acts as a prebiotic, nourishing your microbiome and protecting the lining of the colon, which may lower the risk of colorectal cancer. [1, 2]
Weight Management: By fueling the production of satiety hormones like GLP-1, it helps you feel full longer. [1]

You can naturally incorporate resistant starch into your diet by eating legumes, seeds, unripe (green) bananas, and whole grains. Additionally, cooking and subsequently cooling starchy carbohydrates (like rice, pasta, and potatoes) turns them into resistant starches. [1, 2]

Yes, corn tortillas contain resistant starch. The traditional process of making them—called nixtamalization, where corn is soaked in an alkaline lime solution—alters the starch and naturally increases resistant starch. [1, 2, 3]

You can boost the resistant starch content even further by cooking and cooling them (e.g., storing them in the fridge), which causes the starches to crystallize and become more resistant to digestion. For example, fresh corn tortillas might contain roughly 2.6 g of resistant starch, but this can increase to over 3.5 g after being chilled in the refrigerator. [1, 2, 3]

Cyclospora

“You can and should continue to eat fruits and vegetables, but you might want to take additional precautions depending on where you live,” says James E. Rogers, PhD, director of food safety at Consumer Reports, who notes that so far, the majority of infections have been reported in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky. “If you’re in one of those states, I recommend avoiding eating lettuce and salad greens until we know more, but currently, there is no data to support avoiding fruits and vegetables generally.”

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/you-shouldnt-avoid-fruits-and-vegetables-due-to-cyclospora-a9570579349/

Scientists Create Indestructible Medicine

China Launches First CAR-T Therapy for Solid Tumours

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0OoFApHLXc

Does Prevagen Really Work?

Reducing the Risk From Arsenic in Rice

Our team tested three cooking methods ... 

 

...adding rice to boiling water, cooking 5 minutes, and then draining the rice and cooking it in fresh water—known as the parboiling and absorption method..

...the parboiling and absorption method reduced the inorganic arsenic content in short- and long-grain brown and white rice by 50 and 58 percent, respectively. This could be a very effective strategy for families looking to reduce arsenic exposure while still eating rice. “In some cultures, people already prepare rice this way, and it appears to have a protective effect,”

Akinleye says. There is also data from other studies indicating that cooking rice like pasta and discarding the excess water can remove between 40 and 60 percent of the arsenic in rice, according to the FDA.

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/arsenic-in-rice-reducing-risk-a8972350937/

Based on this, I think that the boil-in-the-bag method might be the easiest and still helpful.

I haven't cooked rice for years.  However, I order Chinese food 2 to 4 times per month.

I own a small rice cooker that I haven't used.

Why We Can't "Cure" Cancer

Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624115324.htm 

It’s never too late to exercise

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/it%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2s-never-too-late-to-exercise/53125.html

Sugar Alcohols Ruined My Health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5v61YtDYo4

@john2001plus
2 years ago
I didn't notice sugar-alcohols in very many products.  I have occasionally bought no-sugar-added mini-pies that contain sugar-alcohols.  They give me gas, but as long as I eat them in moderation, I am fine.  Too much can have a laxative effect.

Rank These Breakfast Foods

The Most Important Dementia Description You'll Ever Hear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIzulcF8nWo

Cutting all sugar from your diet may harm gut health, new study finds

https://www.foxnews.com/health/zero-sugar-problems-study-reveals-surprising-gut-health-effects

Why Gatorade is a Ripoff (Make This Instead)

Coffee

On Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 12:35 AM NN  wrote:

Coffee is a mixed bag.  It nearly killed my brother, but I think he drank more than a cup a day.   Caffeine apparently contributed to my prostate problems.  i.e. caffeinated drinks feed the cancer cells, so I gave up Dr Pepper and Coke. Sugar contributes to some cancers, but my doctor said it appears to be irrelevant for prostate cancer.    

Recently there was a study that said that people age in spurts.

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2024/08/massive-biomolecular-shifts-occur-in-our-40s-and-60s--stanford-m.html

I recall the study saying that people don't process caffeine as well after age 60.  

I was drinking regular strength coffee, but I had a problem where my heart rate would stay high for hours.  I substituted 50% decaf and did better.

Coffee is a diuretic. It definitely affects me.  Like many people my age, I have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate.  If I limit myself to one large cup of 50% decaf then I have a better chance of making it through the night.

My plan is to lower my caffeine intake gradually, but I haven't done it yet.   I managed to quit caffeine this way a couple of different times.

Caffeine can be a slippery slope.  I always want more.

--

Best wishes,

John Coffey

http://www.entertainmentjourney.com

The Grad Student Who Broke Microplastics Research

Scientists Create Gum That Kills 99.97% of Cancer-Causing Bacteria

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRfuFTpldAk

Scientists Eliminate Pancreatic Tumours

The Lone Star Tick is TERRIFYING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ac-WM4KHws

My uncle has a hard time eating meat because of a tick.

The Key to Aging in Reverse

https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/the-key-to-aging-in-reverse/

The problem with this article is that it does not explain any of its terms, such as “hermetic,” nor does it support its claims with research.

It reads more like a checklist than a serious article.

I have heard these claims before, so they may have some merit. However, if it were really possible to reverse aging, it would be major news, and there would be substantial research to support it.

I've seen other articles on how to lengthen telomeres.  Longer telomeres could mean longer life.  Mostly it is about living a healthy lifestyle.  However, I plan to look into this more.

Cancer Mystery Solved: Scientists Discover How Melanoma Becomes “Immortal”

Every time a healthy cell divides, its telomeres become slightly shorter. Scientists often compare telomeres to the plastic tips on shoelaces because they help protect chromosomes from fraying or breaking apart.

Eventually, telomeres shrink to a critical length, triggering a process called replicative senescence. At that point, the cell can no longer divide. This natural limit acts as one of the body’s important defenses against cancer.

Tumors must bypass that barrier to survive.

Many cancers accomplish this by reactivating telomerase, an enzyme that rebuilds telomeres and extends a cell’s lifespan. In melanoma, mutations in the TERT gene, which produces telomerase, are especially common. About 75% of melanoma tumors carry these mutations.

But there was a puzzle researchers could not explain.

https://scitechdaily.com/cancer-mystery-solved-scientists-discover-how-melanoma-becomes-immortal/

How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/how-much-protein-do-you-really-need-a2065027197/

From the article I calculate that I should eat 5.67 ounces of protein per day.  I don't nornally read food labels for the protein content, but now I am curious.

The Most Impressive Anti-Aging Supplement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fauPpkI8Z18

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35975308/

I'm not saying that anyone should buy this, but I decided to order this product...

https://www.amazon.com/MYOXCIENCE-Glycine-Supreme-N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine-Combination/dp/B0BNSY4MRD?th=1

As always, I would like to see more research.

Google AI says the following...

GlyNAC (a combination of Glycine and N-acetylcysteine) is highly beneficial as a strategy for healthy aging, specifically by boosting natural glutathione levels. 

Research indicates that as people age, their ability to synthesize glutathione—the body's "master antioxidant"—declines. GlyNAC provides the necessary precursors to restore these levels, which in turn recharges cellular "batteries" (mitochondria) and combats oxidative stress. 

Key Health Benefits

Clinical trials and research studies highlight several specific areas of improvement:

• Brain Health & Cognition: Supplementation has been shown to reverse age-associated cognitive decline and support overall brain health in both human and animal models.
• Physical Strength & Mobility: Older adults taking GlyNAC experienced significant improvements in muscle strength, gait speed, and exercise capacity.
• Metabolic Health: Studies found GlyNAC reduces insulin resistance and improves mitochondrial fuel oxidation, which is particularly beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes or metabolic dysfunction.
• Cellular Protection: It reduces chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and genomic damage (DNA damage), which are key hallmarks of aging.
• Specific Conditions: Benefits have also been observed in patients with HIV, where it helped correct premature aging defects and improved quality of life. 

Comparison: GlyNAC vs. Glutathione

While one might assume taking glutathione directly is better, researchers often prefer GlyNAC because: 

• Bioavailability: Oral glutathione is often broken down in the stomach before it can be used.
• Synthesis: GlyNAC provides the specific building blocks (glycine and cysteine) needed for cells to produce their own glutathione according to demand.