Peptides are everywhere right now, but are they the breakthrough they claim to be or just another wave of hype?

In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda cuts through the noise to explain what peptides actually are, how they work in the body, and the critical difference between FDA-approved therapies and the gray market options flooding the industry. He also breaks down what current research says about popular compounds like BPC 157 and CJC 1295.

More importantly, you will walk away with a simple, practical framework to evaluate any supplement or therapy before you put it in your body. If you are over 40 and want to make smarter, more confident decisions about your health, recovery, and performance, this episode is a must-listen.

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#SupplementTruth #EvidenceBasedFitness #MetabolicHealth #HormoneHealth #TrainForLife
#MuscleAfter40 #LongevityLifestyle #OptimizeYourHealth
#ChrisBorda #YESFitness #FarmingtonValleyFitness

Hidden visceral fat is not just a body issue—it is a brain issue.

In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda breaks down new research linking visceral fat to brain shrinkage, cognitive decline, and accelerated aging. Learn how reducing belly fat can help protect your memory, sharpen your thinking, and preserve long-term independence.

If you are over 40, this is not about aesthetics. It is about staying sharp, strong, and in control of your future.

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If you’ve been told intermittent fasting doesn’t work… this episode will flip that belief on its head.

In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda breaks down the latest research on intermittent fasting, including a major meta analysis and groundbreaking work from Mark Mattson on brain health, metabolism, and performance. While headlines focus on weight loss, the real story goes much deeper.

You’ll learn how to unlock metabolic flexibility, why flipping the metabolic switch matters for fat loss and energy, and how ketones can sharpen focus and support long term brain health. We also dive into research showing improvements in memory, executive function, and brain aging, especially for adults over 40.

If you want to stay strong, sharp, and independent as you age, this episode gives you a clear, science backed answer on whether intermittent fasting belongs in your plan.

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Is metformin really a longevity breakthrough… or is it being misunderstood?

In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda breaks down the latest research on one of the most talked-about drugs in aging. Long praised for its potential to improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and influence pathways like mTOR, metformin has been positioned as a powerful tool for extending lifespan.

But when researchers put it to the test in the MET-PREVENT Trial, the results raised important questions—especially when it comes to muscle mass, strength, and real-world function in older adults.

In this episode, you’ll discover:• What metformin actually does inside the body• Why early research created so much excitement around longevity• What the MET-PREVENT trial revealed about muscle, strength, and performance• Why these results may not tell the full story• The critical mistake people make when relying on medications for aging• What truly preserves muscle, independence, and long-term health

If your goal is not just to live longer—but to stay strong, capable, and independent—this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.

If you’ve been exercising your whole life, you’d think finding a new gym would be easy… until you move to a new town.

In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda sits down with Lauren, a lifelong exerciser who had to start over after relocating. What she found wasn’t just another gym, it was a truly inclusive fitness community that changed everything.

They break down why even experienced exercisers struggle to find the right fit, what actually makes a gym feel welcoming (and why most miss the mark), and how the right coaching, connection, and community can reignite your motivation.

If you’ve ever walked into a gym and wondered if you belong, this episode is for you.

Because you shouldn’t have to earn your place in a gym, you should feel it the moment you walk in.

Is low energy after 40 really just aging—or is something deeper going on?

In this episode, Chris Borda breaks down the role of NAD, a critical molecule involved in energy production, recovery, and cellular health. As NAD levels decline with age, it can impact how you feel, perform, and recover.

You’ll learn what NAD is, why it matters for longevity, how exercise helps support it, and where compounds like NMN fit into the conversation.

If your goal is to stay strong, energized, and independent as you age, this episode will help you understand one of the key drivers behind it.

#FunctionalLongevity #Healthspan #LongevityLifestyle #StrengthForLife #MentalFitness #HealthyAging #WellnessScience #NAD #NMN

Is red light therapy actually improving your brain, skin, and recovery—or is it just another overhyped trend?

In this episode, Chris Borda breaks down what the research really says about red and near infrared light and how it may impact your energy, aging, and long-term health.

If you want to stay strong, sharp, and capable as you get older, this is something you need to understand before you try it.

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#Longevity
#HealthyAging
#RedLightTherapy
#Mitochondria
#RecoveryTools
#Biohacking
#Over40Fitness
#StayStrong
#YESFitness
#ChrisBorda

Can exercise make your brain younger?

In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda explains new MRI research showing that both strength training and cardio can reduce brain aging and improve neural connectivity.

You will learn how exercise improves brain health through better blood flow, reduced inflammation, stronger metabolism, and improved mitochondrial function.

Chris also explains why lifting weights helps protect against muscle loss and neurological decline, while aerobic exercise strengthens the cardiovascular system that feeds the brain.

Plus practical advice on how often to lift, how much cardio to do each week, and the lifestyle habits that protect long term cognitive health.

At YES Fitness, exercise is not just about looking better. It is about protecting your future.

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#Healthspan

#LongevityLifestyle

#StrengthForLife

#MentalFitness

#HealthyAging

#WellnessScience

In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda breaks down the newly updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans through the lens of long-term health and performance.

With 72% of U.S. adults overweight and life expectancy slipping behind other developed nations, Chris explores the simple but powerful message at the center of the guidelines: eat real food. He unpacks the science behind protein intake, ultra-processed foods, added sugar, artificial sweeteners, fat quality, fiber, and omega-3s—and explains how modern eating habits are quietly undermining metabolic health, brain function, and longevity.

This episode connects nutrition to obesity, diabetes, and aging, and shows how small, evidence-based changes can dramatically improve your healthspan at any age.

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#RealFoodNutrition #MetabolicHealth #YESFitness #ChrisBorda #podcast385 #burlingtonct

Exercise isn’t just about looking better or moving more — it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our health.

In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda breaks down how both strength training and challenging cardio do far more than burn calories. They change your blood chemistry, activate your immune system, and help your body build real defenses against cancer.

You’ll learn why effort matters more than exercise type, how regular movement supports your health before, during, and after cancer, and why training with purpose becomes even more important after 40.

This is a practical, science-backed conversation that reframes exercise as true preventive medicine — not punishment, not trends, just smarter training for a longer, stronger life.