The Aging Games

In this enlightening episode of the Aging Games Podcast , host Lynn Hardy sits down with Dr. Sarah Myhill , a renowned British physician and expert in ecological medicine. Their conversation dives deep into the often-overlooked role of iodine in our health and challenges conventional medical approaches that frequently ignore root causes. Iodine: The Missing Link Dr. Myhill argues that iodine deficiency is a global pandemic. She explains that while many believe iodine is only necessary to prevent a goiter, it is actually a vital nutrient required by every cell in the body. From supporting thyroid and brain function to boosting the immune system, iodine is a cornerstone of metabolic health. Dr. Myhill suggests that rather than relying solely on medical testing—which she views as often unreliable—individuals should look at their overall clinical picture and consider supplementation. Addressing the Upper Fermenting Gut One of the most compelling parts of their discussion centers on the ...

In a recent episode of The Aging Games Podcast, I sat down with Renee Landers, whose story is such a beautiful reminder of why I keep saying that we need to stop letting our age dictate what we think we can and cannot do. Renee went through a major lower lumbar fusion at 58, didn’t even start lifting weights until she was 60, and then somehow found herself, at 74 years old, standing on a stage being crowned Classic Universe Woman . And I think what I love most about her story is that none of this was part of some lifelong master plan. She simply kept saying yes, kept challenging herself, and kept refusing to accept that getting older meant she had to start doing less. The Power of Saying “Yes” How many times do we talk ourselves out of doing something before we’ve even tried it? We decide we’re too old, we won’t be good enough, everyone else will be younger, or we’ll look ridiculous, and before we know it, we’ve said no to something that could have completely changed our lives. When Re...

How old are you, really? While your calendar age counts the years since your birth, your biological age reflects the actual health and aging process of your body. In a fascinating discussion on The Aging Games Podcast, Nikolina Lauc , CEO and Co-Founder of GlycanAge , breaks down the science of how we age and, more importantly, how we can take control of it. What are Glycans? At the core of the GlycanAge test are glycans —complex sugar molecules that play a vital role in cell-to-cell communication. Unlike dietary sugars, these molecules help regulate our immune system. Specifically, they determine whether our antibodies promote or reduce systemic inflammation . This "inflammaging," or low-grade chronic inflammation, is a key driver of many modern diseases, ranging from cardiovascular issues to autoimmune conditions. Can You Reverse Your Age? One of the most empowering takeaways from this conversation is that while genetics account for about 40% of our aging, the remaining 6...

  OMAD After 50: Is Eating One Meal a Day Right for You? By the time we reach our 50s, many of us start noticing that the things that worked in our 30s and 40s simply don't work anymore. The weight creeps up. Hunger seems to have a mind of its own. Energy isn't always consistent, and despite eating "healthy," the scale refuses to budge. That's exactly what led me back to OMAD—One Meal a Day. I've done OMAD before, years ago after a prolonged water fast, and it became one of the easiest ways I'd ever maintained my weight. Recently, I decided to try it again, not because I believe it's a magic solution, but because I wanted to see how my body would respond in my mid-50s. Here's what I've learned. What Is OMAD? OMAD stands for One Meal a Day , a form of intermittent fasting where you eat all of your daily calories within roughly a one-hour window and fast for the remaining 23 hours. For some people that sounds extreme. For others, it feels...