keywords menopause, perimenopause, women's health, symptoms, research, stress management, nutrition, sleep, doctor communication, PCOS Summary In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, Navaz Habib and JP Errico engage with Andrea Donsky, a menopause researcher, to discuss the complexities of menopause and perimenopause. Andrea shares her personal journey into menopause research, highlighting the lack of…

Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eleanor Stein to dive deep into the intricate connections between the autonomic nervous system, immune system, and central nervous system. Together, we explore how stress impacts our immune response and leads to cognitive issues like brain fog and…

Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast! In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of vagus nerve stimulation and how it can boost nitric oxide production in the body. We break down how nitric oxide is made through two main paths—our diet and our genes—and explain why this molecule is so important…

Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Smith, the founder of TruDiagnostic, to talk about the fascinating world of DNA methylation and its role in personalized healthcare and aging. Founded in 2020, True Diagnostic uses AI and genomics to build the largest private epigenetic database. Ryan breaks…

Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast! In this episode, we explore how our body chemistry and nervous system affect decision-making and willpower. We talk about the famous marshmallow test and how it shows the importance of delayed gratification in success. We also discuss how stress impacts decision-making in high-pressure situations like sports and law…