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...
