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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sex should be satisfying and fun. At any age. People are living longer, healthier lives today than they did a century ago, or even half a century ago. And a continued interest in satisfying sex is an important part of that longer, healthier life. Consider the...
Does this sound like you? No matter how long you sleep, you don’t feel rested when you wake up. You go through the day feeling tired and low on energy. Even an afternoon nap doesn’t perk you up. You’re not alone. Like many Americans, you’re suffering from fatigue. A...
Not to put you (or your partner) under any pressure…but are you having enough sex? Sex is one of the most basic human needs there is. Right up there with eating, sleeping, and breathing. And that need doesn’t change with age. The pleasure and intimacy experienced from...
Do you wake up feeling tired, even after a full night’s sleep? Are you sleepy during the day? Do other members of your household complain about your snoring? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may have sleep apnea. Many people suffer from sleep apnea...
