Aging notoriously creates challenges relative to maintaining good health. Fortunately, many of the health issues associated with aging can be managed, or even avoided. Keep reading to learn about six common age-related health issues, and about tips for avoiding them....
For as long as humans have recorded history, they have searched for a solution to the problem of aging. Are we getting any closer? Aging Defined Until recently, people have mostly looked upon aging as being a fact of life that could not be avoided. The human body...
Optimal blood sugar is a cornerstone to good health and vitality. This only becomes more important as people age. What Exactly Is Blood Sugar? Simply put, your body converts some of the food you eat to glucose (a type of sugar). And then glucose is used by your body...
Getting older is inevitable. Aging, on the other hand, is a medical condition. Actually…it’s a number of medical conditions. This article highlights five common health issues associated with aging, as well as what you can do to minimize or prevent those issues....
For decades, obesity and insulin resistance have been on the rise among aging Americans. Until recently, most solutions to this problem have been diet oriented. But lately, there are exciting developments in the fight against obesity. We’re talking about two...
Summer isn’t just about vacations and barbecues. The longer days, increased sunlight, and warmer temperatures create unique opportunities for your body at the genetic level. What we’re talking about here is epigenetics—the fascinating science behind how...
When considering hormone therapy for women, estrogen tends to dominate the conversation. And for good reason. Estrogen does a tremendous amount of important work within a woman’s body. However…focusing on estrogen alone means that another essential hormone...
For decades, a standard cholesterol panel has been the go-to metric for assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Your blood is drawn. You get your numbers. Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol), HDL (“good” cholesterol), and triglycerides are evaluated. If LDL is deemed to...
If you’ve ever had a routine physical, it’s likely you’ve had a standard lipid panel done. Total cholesterol. LDL. HDL. Triglycerides. Your primary care provider glances at the numbers, tells you whether they look OK or not, and moves on. For many people,...
August marks a unique transition point in the year. Summer’s peak energy is beginning to wane, and your body instinctively starts preparing for the seasonal changes ahead. This natural shift presents a powerful opportunity to reset your hormone health and...
