When we talk about hormone therapy, most people think of estrogen (and maybe progesterone) for women and testosterone for men. [We’ll save the topic of testosterone for women and balanced estrogen for men for a different day.] It’s true that these are heavy hitters...
Have you ever walked into a room only to forget why? Or do you sometimes lose your train of thought mid-sentence? Maybe you’re more easily irritated than you used to be. Or more prone to feeling anxious. For people in their 40s and older, these little lapses in memory...
Research continues to unearth exciting new ways to support healthy aging. One of the more interesting of late is a compound you likely haven’t heard of: spermidine. Despite its funny name, this nutrient has an important role to play in how our cells function. In fact,...
Summer means sunshine, days that are longer and warmer, and more time spent outdoors. It also means your can become dehydrated more easily, making adequate hydration particularly important during the summer months. This is especially true as people age. By the time...
Strategic dietary supplementation can go a long way toward augmenting healthy aging protocols. But which supplements should you take? A smart, safe, and effective supplement regimen will center on balance, quality, and knowing what your body actually needs. Here are...
Sexual health is an important part of overall wellness. That doesn’t change with age. In fact, research shows that an interest in sex remains strong among most people into midlife and beyond. Having said that…for many people, the changes that occur during the...
Most people think of creatine as being a supplement used predominantly by bodybuilders and athletes. But creatine isn’t just for fitness fanatics. It’s a safe and well-studied supplement that can be used by men and women in their 30s and beyond to maintain strength,...
If you’re over the age of 40, it’s likely you’re seeing changes in your skin. More dryness, less elasticity, wrinkles… Much of what’s happening here has to do with your hormones. Read on to learn more about how hormones impact the health of your skin, and what...
It’s easy to take the health of your bones for granted. Many of us think of our skeletal system as being sturdy and ever-present. After all, your bones literally hold you up…day after day after day. But your bones aren’t any different from the other parts of...
Your body uses inflammation in beneficial ways to fight infections and heal from injuries. But, like so many good things, inflammation has a dark side. It can do more harm than good if there’s too much of it, or when it sticks around for too long. So what does...
