Author Archives: Gervais

ABSTRACT: a brief description, to save you time – the full text is rather long! Above, Fig1: nature’s phenomenal, symmetrical design: artistic prowess, at its best. Below, Fig 2: nature’s finest freeform piece: a delicate, electrochemical marvel ! And here below, Fig 3: the visual definition of the verb, “to ravage” What is Alzheimer’s disease?Continue reading “ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: an overview, for the layman”

A misnomer, derived from a misconception The adrenal glands sit like caps, one above the upper pole of each kidney. They produce an extensive range of hormones, including the Neurosteroids, DHEA and Cortisol, which is said to be deficient in “Adrenal Fatigue” (a popular urban myth). Diurnal Cortisol levels: the black dots represent results ofContinue reading “Adrenal Fatigue”

It’s actually a Hormone…….your skin is the gland that makes it! “Aging and your hormones” is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Q: Why don’t you “catch a cold”, outside, on sunny days?A: Because your body makes Vitamin D, in the sunshine! VitaminContinue reading “Vitamin D3”

Excepting in rats’ livers I just got the prompt below, from SUBSTACK: it sounds like a good idea, so here it is !THE PROMPT READS……. “You originally published “DHEA prevents cancer” 3 years ago. Consider sharing it again with your readers. Sharing relevant old posts is a great way to engage your audience who mightContinue reading “DHEA prevents cancer”