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06/22/2022

We're excited about this collaboration and series with Aging Journal! Check it out.

Press | Aging

01/05/2022

Signs of aging begin on the inside long before they come to the surface resulting in wrinkles and gray hair. Your body is constantly fighting off free radicals, toxins and bacteria that if our body stopped, would lead to disease and rapid aging. But what are things that lead to our body having toxins? Here are everyday habits, that if not managed, can lead to aging:

- Stress
- Bad diet
- Lack of Sleep
- Over exposure of UV rays
- Lack of Exercise

This may seem straight forward, but ensuring you are consistent in focusing on a holistic approach to your health and wellness is key— not just focusing on one.

We will be breaking each of these factors of aging in future posts- make sure to follow to understand how these everyday habits effect your health on a cellular level.

11/30/2021

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11/25/2021

We could not be more thankful for the community we have brought together and the lives we are living to the fullest. Wishing you and yours the happiest and healthiest Thanksgiving Day!
Sincerely,
The FOXO team

11/24/2021

The holidays are just around the corner, which means your favorite treats of the season are too. We hear a lot about overcoming those holiday indulgences, but what are some practical and more effective ways to protect your metabolism without just saying "no" to everything?

Our scientists’ offer these helpful recommendations:
Practice intermittent fasting: Allow your digestion at least a 12-hour break between dinner and breakfast. This gives your digestive system the break it needs, while priming it for the following day.
Focus on portion control: Eat smaller portions to avoid overindulging. A simple hack? Keep portion size to the size of your palm or smaller.
Choose wisely: Your favorite drink, or your favorite dessert? Indulge in one, not both.

These recommendations aren’t just for the holidays, either. You can implement them into your daily life any time! So, why not start this season a little smarter?

11/20/2021

Stress throws your whole body out of whack.

It raises blood pressure, triggers tension headaches, causes irregular breathing, gives you acid reflux, and increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Chronic stress can also increase feelings of depression, trigger panic attacks, and make it difficult to fall or stay asleep. It’s the secret attack on our health that we often ignore.

Luckily, we can combat stress in a variety of ways. Exercise, of course, being one of them. However, we want to talk about ways to bring energy to the body, when we often are expelling energy from the body throughout the day. Different techniques include:

- Restorative yoga & mobility training
- Breathing exercises
- Walking outdoors
- Practicing mindfulness

Believe it or not, incorporating a brisk walk outside to your daily routine is shown to lower stress, blood pressure and heart rate. Spending just 20 minutes in a park — even if you don't exercise there — is enough to improve your well-being, according to the research.

Prioritize mental health and stress management. It’s a key factor in optimizing longevity.

11/17/2021

Our team had a blast at the 60 mile bike race!

It was a blast- proud of them & all the athletes!

11/11/2021

With so many different “detox” programs, diets, and products out there, it's no surprise you’re conditioned to think of some tortuous diet or weird concoction as the best ways to detox. In truth, your body doesn't need to learn how to detox — your body is already doing that job for you every second of every day, no matter what you eat or drink.

On a daily basis, your liver, kidneys, large intestine, lymphatic system, and sweat glands are working together to reduce the body burden, or buildup, of toxins.

So, why do we still feel a need to detox?

Since we all come into contact with different kinds and varying amounts of toxins every day, that exposure can have a cumulative effect and overburden the body’s effectiveness to detoxify naturally. That sluggishness to detox can lead to other potential problems or symptoms.

Main factors that interfere with your body's natural way of detoxifying are:
❗️Lack of sleep
❗️Poor stress management
❗️Eating inflammatory foods (sugar, starches, wheat, etc)
❗️Lack of hydration

The most effective way to detox your body is by consistently getting the proper nutrition and rest needed. Hydration is key to our everyday life, as it helps our organs to process all the different toxins our body takes in.

So, go take a walk outside, take a nap and drink a lot of water. Your body is resilient!

Keep following FOXO for longevity and health tips that look at the science, not the fads.

11/08/2021

With so many different “detox” programs, diets, and products out there, it's no surprise you’re conditioned to think of some tortuous diet or weird concoction as the best ways to detox. In truth, your body doesn't need to learn how to detox — your body is already doing that job for you every second of every day, no matter what you eat or drink.

On a daily basis, your liver, kidneys, large intestine, lymphatic system, and sweat glands are working together to reduce the body burden, or buildup, of toxins.

So, why do we still feel a need to detox?

Since we all come into contact with different kinds and varying amounts of toxins every day, that exposure can have a cumulative effect and overburden the body’s effectiveness to detoxify naturally. That sluggishness to detox can lead to other potential problems or symptoms.

Main factors that interfere with your body's natural way of detoxifying are:
Lack of sleep
Poor stress management
Eating inflammatory foods (sugar, starches, wheat, etc)
Lack of hydration

The most effective way to detox your body is by consistently getting the proper nutrition and rest needed. Hydration is key to our everyday life, as it helps our organs to process all the different toxins our body takes in.

So, go take a walk outside, take a nap and drink a lot of water. Your body is resilient!

Keep following FOXO for longevity and health tips that look at the science, not the fads.

10/29/2021

If you want to beat the average and maximize your longevity, what should you do? Here's a list of things to consider:

1. Exercise regularly. Research indicates that moderate exercise practiced regularly can roll back the clock on your DNA.
2. Fill up your plate with vegetables. While there are numerous debates about the best foods for increased lifespan, nearly every expert agrees that eating more vegetables is the way to go.
3. Consider intermittent fasting. Fasting has been shown to significantly extend the life (and improve health) of mice. Studies dating as far back as the 1930s have shown that caloric restriction extends the longevity of mice and other test species.
4. Manage your stress. Stress can have unhealthy effects on your body like increased cortisol levels that cause your body to gain and store fat, negatively impact digestion, and much more.
5. Get enough sleep. This allows your cells time to repair themselves and your body to rejuvenate itself.
6. Cultivate personal relationships. Spending time with loved ones can improve longevity, and deep personal connections have been proven to increase one’s sense of purpose—which studies have shown also increases longevity.

If you can't do it all, do one at a time. Slowly build upon these positive changes so you can live your most optimal life and increase your longevity!

09/27/2021

Ever wonder why we're called FOXO? We chose FOXO to represent FOXO3, also known as the longevity gene. The different classes of the FOXO gene orchestrate gene expression that regulates crucial chemical reactions and biological processes like:

· Metabolism
· Cellular Replication
· Cell Cycle Arrest
· DNA Damage Repair
· Detoxification of reactive oxidative species

We are on a mission to make longevity accessible to everyone! Learn about what we are working on and how it can change your life. Link in bio.

09/11/2021

Epigenetics is a field of science that looks at how genes are modified by biological and environmental conditions or “markers.”

Essentially, these “markers” tell proteins in a cell to process parts of the DNA in certain ways. This process impacts how the cells behave and carry out various life functions without actually changing the underlying DNA sequence.

Epigenetic modifications are a natural part of human biology, but they may also be prompted by external habits for health—if you are eating to be healthy, how often you are exercising, how well you are managing stress, and how much sleep you are getting.

Epigenetic changes stem from several biological systems, one of which is DNA methylation. DNA methylation occurs when a methyl group—a structural unit of organic compounds—attaches to a gene and changes the gene’s expression by turning it off or on and dimming it up or down.

Taking care of yourself by eating healthy, exercising regularly, managing your stress, getting enough sleep, and interacting with people that have a positive impact on your mental health can eventually cause genetic chemical modifications over time that influence how you age and how long you live.

As the science of epigenetics advances, we are learning more and more that health and aging starts from the inside out, and we have more control over our destiny than we originally thought.

Interested in learning more about your epigenetics and cellular makeup? Sign up to be a beta tester! Link in bio.