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Getting older is inevitable. The calendar marches no matter what. Aging, however, is a different matter entirely. Aging is a medical condition brought on by hormone decline, as well as wear and tear from those passing years. That being the case, hormone therapy and healthy lifestyle choices can go a long way toward improving how […]

When people think of hormone therapy for women, estrogen and progesterone are the hormones that typically come to mind. But there’s more to hormone therapy for women than estrogen and progesterone. There are other hormones that can and should be balanced to optimal levels. A hormone that often gets missed in HRT for women is […]

Remember when coffee was thought to be bad for you? Well, not anymore. Nutritionists and medical researchers alike now include coffee among other superfoods, like broccoli and blueberries, thanks to its many health benefits. More about those benefits in a minute. But first, what makes coffee such a healthy beverage? Coffee owes its health benefits […]

How much time do you spend sitting each day? You might be surprised if you stop to really consider all those minutes and hours. Really think about it. Maybe you commute to and from work. Maybe you sit at a desk most of the day. In the evening you may watch TV or spend time […]

Amino acids are essential building blocks for important compounds like proteins, neurotransmitters, and hormones. Your body uses amino acids to: Heal and repair damaged tissue Create muscle Digest food for energy Maintain healthy connective tissue And much more In other words, amino acids are vital for your health. But where does your body get the […]

As you age, you may notice it gets harder to lose weight. You may also notice that you have less energy than you used to. Age-related imbalances in hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid are a common underlying reason for these changes. But there’s another culprit that may be responsible for weight gain and lethargy. […]

Plant-based diets aren’t anything new. But…they are gaining in popularity. Why? Generally, this trend stems from the idea that plant-based diets are healthier and more environmentally friendly than animal-based diets. But is this really true? And what do you need to know if you’re considering a shift to a more vegetarian eating style? Read on […]

If you’re injured or sick, your immune system will go into action to repair the damage created by that injury or illness. One of your immune system’s primary weapons? Inflammation. Inflammation occurs when your body increases blood flow to damaged tissue. This extra blood flow increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients so that healing […]

You know the phrase…“grow old gracefully”. But is growing old gracefully something you should do? Generally, when someone says that you should grow old gracefully, what they really mean is that you should simply accept the limitations that come with getting older. In other words…just deal with it. It’s true that with age your body […]

Summer is here. And for many of us that means more time out in the sun. Have you thought about what that means for your skin? Like many people, you may take your skin for granted. Except for cuts, bruises, and the occasional sunburn, it’s just…there. But your skin is more than just something that […]