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The Cofán people in Ecuador watch over the forest to defend it from invaders. After studying in the U.S., Hugo Lucitante returned home to help.

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Brenner has also shown the longevity-boosting promise of NAD in his research. In 2007, he conducted an experiment showing that elevating NAD levels by fasting extended the lifespan—of yeast cells.

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Here’s what experts are learning about this chaotic period leading up to menopause—including what causes its symptoms, when it really begins, and how to treat it.

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