You probably know at least a few super-agers. These are men and women in their 80s and beyond who act like they’re decades younger. Well into old age, super-agers remain physically active and mentally alert. They’re still driving, living independently, working,...
Your body is comprised of four kinds of tissue: Muscle: made up of cells that contract so your body can move. Nerve: made up of cells that transmit signals. Epithelial: made up of cells that cover surfaces and cavities in the body, but that allow nutrients and waste...
If the end of the year makes you tired, you aren’t alone. Days are shorter. The weather is colder. Your body may want to “hunker down” and conserve energy. Add stress from the holidays into the mix and you may be tempted to crawl onto the couch and stay there. But you...
For some people, aging can mean more issues with pain. Usually, pain is temporary and goes away within a number of days. But sometimes, it can persist for weeks or even months. When pain persists for an indefinite period of time, it’s usually considered to be chronic...
Environmental toxins are pervasive in today’s world. In fact, they are quite literally all around us. As a result, they’re difficult to avoid. They can be ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through your skin. And they can slowly accumulate in a person’s system over time....
Autumn is upon us, and for most people that means cooler temperatures and more time spent indoors. It also signals the beginning of cold and flu season. After 2+ years of pandemic talk, it may seem oddly refreshing to talk about “ordinary” viruses like influenza and...
It’s likely you’re no stranger to the word “cholesterol”. But do you know what cholesterol actually is? In simple terms, cholesterol is just a waxy fat. But…it’s a waxy fat that can be found within almost every cell in your body. Despite the bad press it gets,...
The cliché is true: You are what you eat. And as we age, diet has an even greater impact on health and quality of life. But like anything else, the rules around what constitutes healthy eating change as researchers learn more. As a consequence, some of the adages we...
The zombies are coming…but not the zombies you see on TV or in the movies. These zombies are inside your body…and they can speed up the aging process. We’re talking about “zombie cells”…and they have gained attention in recent years as being a determinant...
Cancer occurs when DNA mutates, causing uncontrolled cell growth. These mutations can be caused by: Exposure to radiation (even just from the sun) Genetics Toxins in the environment Poor lifestyle habits (e.g. an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, and smoking)...
