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It’s true…getting older is inevitable. But how you age can be managed. See below for some tips on how to age better in the New Year. Stay Active Studies show that people who are physically active tend to live longer.This can mean little things like walking more, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and […]

For many people, winter is an enjoyable season filled with outdoor activities, hot chocolate, fires in the fireplace, snuggling up with a good book, and the like. But for an estimated 20 million Americans, winter is synonymous with Seasonal Affective Disorder (otherwise known as SAD). What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Because SAD is a type […]

Nutritional supplements can go a long way toward contributing to better health. However…where you buy your supplements matters. What supplements you take and how you take them also matters. Read on to learn more about how to take supplements safely. Supplements Are Unregulated Unlike prescription medications, supplements are not required to undergo rigorous testing before […]

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 medications that have historically been used to treat type 2 diabetes. It turns out that […]

Do members of your household complain that you snore loudly? Do you ever wake up gasping for air? Has your significant other noticed that you stop breathing for short periods of time while sleeping? Are you tired during the day, even when you feel like you got enough sleep? If any of these apply to […]

New medicines don’t always originate from sterile laboratories. In fact, sometimes scientists discover them in the dirt. Rapamycin is a classic example. This medication was literally discovered within dirt samples, but it has since proven useful for treating an array of conditions. Most recently, rapamycin has garnered attention as a potential anti-aging agent. How Rapamycin […]

Hormones are vital to your overall health and well-being. They control every major system within your body. But with age, the production of important hormones like estrogen and testosterone diminishes. The result can be unpleasant symptoms (like fatigue and low sex drive), as well as increased risk factors for the various ailments associated with getting […]

If you’re like many people, you’ve worked hard this year toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet, regular exercise, quality sleep, managing stress… But then…just as you’re feeling good about your progress…the holiday season threatens to thwart your efforts. Food and alcohol are abundant, stress levels are high, and late nights are common. Before […]

Did you know there are specific locations around the world where people tend to live longer? These populations are healthier than average, too. You may be wondering where these places are; and more importantly, what these communities are doing differently from the rest of us. The good news is that you don’t have to live […]

Today’s fast-paced world burdens humankind with its own unique demands. Demands that can be stressful, difficult to avoid…and tough on your health. Think of your body as if it were a house. Over the years, a house is subjected to wear and tear from the weather. One storm or one day of heat may not […]