Hamid Zand Ph.D.

Does the Brain Slow Down Our Aging Process?

The central nervous system's effect on inflammation and the role of inflammation in age-related conditions persuade us to acknowledge the mind's influence on the rate of aging.

The central nervous system's effect on inflammation and the role of inflammation in age-related conditions persuade us to acknowledge the mind's influence on the rate of aging.

Does Obesity Affect Learning?

Evidence suggests that obesity can negatively affect cognitive function and memory, including in children whose brains are still developing.

Evidence suggests that obesity can negatively affect cognitive function and memory, including in children whose brains are still developing.

Who Wears the Pants, You or Your Reptilian Brain?

Who decides when we start dieting or going to the gym? If your answer is "me," many scientists say you're wrong.

Who decides when we start dieting or going to the gym? If your answer is "me," many scientists say you're wrong.

Does the Microbiome Make Us Eat Special Foods?

In addition to the influence of genetics, it seems that microbiome populations also determine our preferences for certain foods and dietary habits.

In addition to the influence of genetics, it seems that microbiome populations also determine our preferences for certain foods and dietary habits.

Cellular Aging and Age-Related Illness

Senescence is both a cause and a consequence of aging. Senescent cells, similar to zombie cells, transfer their traits into normal cells, such as immune cells.

Senescence is both a cause and a consequence of aging. Senescent cells, similar to zombie cells, transfer their traits into normal cells, such as immune cells.

Will Elon Musk Open the Doors of the Forbidden Castle?

The mind has long been envisioned as a fortified castle that no other may enter. New technology may open its doors and solve its age-old puzzles.

The mind has long been envisioned as a fortified castle that no other may enter. New technology may open its doors and solve its age-old puzzles.

Is the Microbiome a Part of Our Identity?

Our moods are influenced by numerous factors, such as gut microbes, food, and genetics, but we often mistake them for a reflection of ourselves.

Our moods are influenced by numerous factors, such as gut microbes, food, and genetics, but we often mistake them for a reflection of ourselves.

Could Skin Microbiome Transfer Slow Aging?

Skin aging hurts self-image, self-esteem, and skin function. As a transferable factor, the skin microbiome plays a central influence in skin health and age-related disorders.

Skin aging hurts self-image, self-esteem, and skin function. As a transferable factor, the skin microbiome plays a central influence in skin health and age-related disorders.

How Our Immune System Determines Our Real Age

How the extent of "immunosenescence" determines biological age.

How the extent of "immunosenescence" determines biological age.

A Good Night's Sleep Shows Its Face

Some diseases, aging, and blue light at night can disrupt the sleep/wake cycle and impact overall health, including the condition of the skin.

Some diseases, aging, and blue light at night can disrupt the sleep/wake cycle and impact overall health, including the condition of the skin.