“Free O’Charge”
Mitochondrial Dysfunction As we age, our bodies go through a variety of changes that can affect our energy levels, overall health, and quality of life. One of these changes is known as “mitochondrial dysfunction,” which is represented by the HOP character “Free O’Charge.” Mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of our cells, responsible for generating energy through […]
“Gossip Guuurl”
Altered Cellular Communication Welcome to the Human Optimization Project (HOP)! Our goal is to help you age gratefully and combat the 9 downfalls of aging. Today, we’re going to talk about one of those downfalls – “Gossip Guuurl” – and how it relates to the aging process of “Altered Cellular Communication.” As we age, our […]
“Life Sticks”
Epigenetic Alterations Welcome to the Human Optimization Project (HOP)! We’re all about aging with a smile on our faces, and that means taking on the 9 downfalls of aging with a sense of humor. One of the most sneaky foes in the aging game is “Life Sticks” – also known as epigenetic alterations. These are […]
“Moodie Foodie”
Deregulated Nutrient Sensing As we age, our bodies go through a variety of changes, some of which can be quite frustrating. One of these changes is known as “Deregulated nutrient sensing,” which is represented by the HOP character “Moodie Foodie.” This process can lead to weight gain, cravings for unhealthy foods, and difficulty maintaining a […]
“Old Man Stemy
Stem Cell Exhaustion Aging is a natural process that affects us all, but it doesn’t have to be a negative experience. At the Human Optimization Project (HOP), we believe in aging gratefully and combatting the downfalls of aging through commitment, consistency, and community. One of the biggest challenges we face as we age is stem […]
“Protein Misfit”
Loss of proteostasis Aging is a natural process that we all go through, but it doesn’t have to be a negative experience. At the Human Optimization Project (HOP), we believe in aging gratefully and working to combat the downsides of growing older. One of the most significant challenges we face as we age is the […]
“Shorty T”
Telomere Attrition Aging is a natural process that we all go through, but it doesn’t have to be a negative experience. At the Human Optimization Project (HOP), we believe in aging gratefully and working to combat the downsides of growing older. One of the most significant challenges we face as we age is Telomere Attrition, […]
“The Heckler”
Cellular Senescence Welcome to the Human Optimization Project (HOP)! We’re all about aging gratefully and combatting the 9 downfalls of aging. One of our biggest foes in the aging process is “The Heckler”, also known as cellular senescence. This is the point at which our cells stop dividing and reproducing, leading to a decline in […]
“Unstable Mable”
Genomic Instability Welcome to the Human Optimization Project (HOP) blog! Today, we’re going to take a fun and uplifting look at aging and how it affects our lives, using the HOP character “Unstable Mable” as a representation of the aging process of “genomic instability.” First of all, let’s talk about Unstable Mable. She’s a bit […]
