ANDREW MERLE
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Food, Exercise, Stress Reduction
How to Turn Back the Clock on Aging — Andrew Merle
For the first time ever, a randomized, controlled clinical trial has demonstrated the ability to reverse biological age People have been searching for the fountain of youth throughout history. Now we have scientific data that shows you can turn back the clock on aging. For t
The Benefits of Simply Getting Outside — Andrew Merle
Americans now spend an alarming 93 percent of their time indoors. We have become an indoor species, which is having consequences on our physical and mental health. Staying inside is detrimental on its own, especially since indoor air can be 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. We’re also of
Take More Steps, Live Longer — Andrew Merle
Most of us have heard we should be logging 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy and fit. That guidance originated decades ago with a marketing campaign in Japan designed to promote a pedometer. The 10,000 number has since caught on around the world and is often the default dail
Why Hormesis is the Key to Your Health and Longevity — Andrew Merle
“That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.” — Friedrich Nietzsche It turns out Nietzsche was right. This quote gets at the concept of hormesis (although with hormesis you see benefits well before approaching death!). Hormesis is when something is damaging or toxic in exc
5 Healthy Habits to Continue Doing from Home — Andrew Merle
We are living in unusual times right now, with most of us working from home and thrown off from our normal routines. Stress and anxiety levels are high as the world deals with the current health crisis, with constant reminders every time we turn on the TV. With our world turned upside dow
5 Excellent Health & Wellness Books to Read While at Home — Andrew Merle
Many people are turning to health and fitness as a way to cope with what’s going on in the world. And for good reason — this is a great time to re-commit to exercise, nutrition, and stress reduction. If you are looking for some extra motivation in this area, here are 5 excellent health and wellness
The Best Sport for a Longer Life — Andrew Merle
We all know that exercise is good for us. Just 30 minutes of daily exercise has been shown to reduce your risk of dying early. But it turns out some sports add more years to your life than others. People who play racket sports such as tennis outlive those who participate in o
Caffeine Improves Performance in a Broad Range of Exercise Types — Andrew Merle
Anecdotally, many of us have experienced the performance-enhancing benefits of caffeine. My morning runs or workouts certainly seem easier after I’ve had a cup or two of coffee. But is it the placebo effect or does caffeine actually improve exercise performan
Why You Should Eat Your Carbs Last — Andrew Merle
You might be surprised to know that the order in which you consume foods can have an impact on your health and body weight goals. Specifically, it is recommended to prioritize protein first, followed by fibrous vegetables, and save your carbs for last. This method of eating has been prov
The Eating Habits of the Longest-Lived People in the World — Andrew Merle
“If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100.” — Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones Buettner has spent the last 15 years studying the healthiest and longest-lived people in the world. He’s traveled extensively to the blue zones of Ikaria, Greeca; Sardinia, It
30 Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating — Andrew Merle
Inflammation is linked with nearly every major disease, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, chronic inflammatory diseases are the most significant cause of death in the world. We would therefore be smart to keep infla
Eat a Large Salad Every Day, Make Your Brain a Decade Younger — Andrew Merle
You didn’t misread that title. The only misleading part is that it should really finish with “11 years younger.” That’s right — consuming a big salad every day is associated with the brain being 11 years younger. That is according to a study of 960 people ages 58–99 who comple
The Eating Habits of the Longest-Lived People in the World — Andrew Merle
“If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100.” — Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones Buettner has spent the last 15 years studying the healthiest and longest-lived people in the world. He’s traveled extensively to the blue zones of Ikaria, Greeca; Sardinia, It
Why You Should Eat Your Carbs Last — Andrew Merle
You might be surprised to know that the order in which you consume foods can have an impact on your health and body weight goals. Specifically, it is recommended to prioritize protein first, followed by fibrous vegetables, and save your carbs for last. This method of eating has been prov
About
Andrew Merle writes about a healthy lifestyle, with a specific focus on diet, exercise, and stress reduction.
His website - AndrewMerle.com - has been recognized as one of the Top Habit Blogs on the Internet, and Andrew's writing has been featured by media outlets such as TIME, New York Observer, Business Insider, HuffPost, Quartz, and Thrive Global. He is a top Food and Health writer on Medium.
Andrew is a Marketer and Brand-Builder by trade, currently working for New Balance in Boston, MA. His career in Marketing has also included positions with Clif Bar, Red Bull, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox.
