Science Writer
Ariel Kamen, BSN, RN
Registered nurse and PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, writing the science behind the podcast.
About Ariel Kamen
Ariel is a registered nurse and currently a PhD Student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Her research is focused on advancing precision health and infection prevention through a systems-based approach, with a particular interest in how healthcare environments, human behavior, and organizational factors shape patient safety and health outcomes. Drawing on her clinical background in the emergency room and research training, Ariel is passionate about translating scientific evidence into meaningful and actionable knowledge. As a science writer for KnowYourPhysio, she distills complex research and expert discussion into clear, evidence-informed insights that empower diverse audiences who want to discover their science to optimize their life!
The articles
Science for stoners
Cannabis, also known as weed, pot, ganja, or marijuana is a plant that contains cannabinoid compounds. The two main cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol
Autophagy, Strength, Flow State, and Productivity with Siim Land
In today’s episode, we get together with best-selling author, online entrepreneur, and podcaster Siim Land. Siim is an expert in topics ranging from health and…
Ketosis for Performance and Longevity, Ketone Salts vs Ketone Esters, The KetoneAid Experience, and much more with Frank Llosa
Frank Llosa, CEO and founder of KetoneAid Inc., and self-educated expert on all-things ketone. We dive into the discussion with a history of how Frank ended up…
Level Up: Trending, Analyzing and Implementing Heart Rate Variability
Ep. 5 HRV & Stress Tolerance with Dr. Jay T. Wiles By: Ariel Kamen, BSN RN Biostrap is the most clinically validated wearable device to record biometric trends…
Photobiomodulation, Circadian Biology, and Consciousness with Sarah Turner
Sarah Turner, an expert in photobiomodulation and the co-founder and Head of Science at CeraThrive, the red light therapy system targets the gut-brain axis.…
Health Optimization and Wearable Technology into the Future with Chuck Hazzard
In this episode, we chat with Chuck Hazzard, who is the VP of Wearables and Integrations at Heads Up Health, founder of The Human Optimization Project, and…
Mastering the Female Biorhythm, Biohacking the Menstrual Cycle, and Optimizing Women Empowerment with Kayla Osterhoff MPH, PhD
Podcast 34 with Kayla Osterhoff, MPH, PhD Joining us in conversation today is Kayla Osterhoff, who teaches us that it’s never too late or too early for women…
Protein Requirements to Maximize Muscle and Longevity with Alan
Today’s guest is Alan Aragon and he joins us to talk about the protein requirements for maximizing muscle and longevity. Alan is a nutrition researcher and…
The Oxygen Advantage: Maximize your breath to perform higher and live longer with Patrick McKeown
Ep. 30 Patrick McKeown has been teaching about breathing since 2002. As a lad, Patrick had difficulties with asthma and inattention in school. Strikingly, he…