“You aren’t getting older, you’re getting better.” That’s the goal, right? To feel like you aren’t declining with the passing years, but maybe even improving? With that being the case, aging well really boils down to a combination of two factors: Lifespan (or how long...
What do free radicals and antioxidants have in common? Both are related to oxidative stress…one of the most destructive processes that can take place within the human body. Free radicals are simply molecules that have unpaired electrons. These “solo electrons” are...
Aging occurs when cells within the body produce less energy and fail to function properly. The mitochondria contained within each cell are at the center of this issue. Mitochondria are responsible for producing cellular energy. They also communicate with their cell’s...
#1. Is there a difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones? Synthetic hormones are similar to what your body produces naturally, but they are not an exact copy. Unfortunately, these small molecular differences have negative consequences relative to how...
In recent years, medical research has increasingly focused on therapies that can help the body to heal itself. One such therapy is platelet-rich plasma, also known as PRP. Platelet-rich plasma is collected from each patient’s own blood. Platelets are concentrated by...
The pelvic floor is an important, and yet often overlooked, part of the human anatomy. If you don’t know what or where your pelvic floor is, don’t feel bad. Most people probably don’t. Allow us to bring you up to speed… Your pelvic floor is important because it...
A long and healthy life simply means being able to enjoy your life to the fullest for as long as possible. In other words, it means being equally focused on lifespan and healthspan. It turns out that how you age has less to do with how many birthdays you’ve had, and...
Many scientists are starting to think of aging as something that might not be as inevitable as previously thought. Rather, aging is increasingly being defined as a medical condition. A medical condition caused by the wear-and-tear of daily life. And possibly…a...
Cells are nothing short of amazing. They make up every single tissue and organ in your body. No matter the biological process, cells are needed. Which is great…so long as your cells are working as they ought to. And that includes “going away” when they die....
For many, one of the best parts of summer is spending time in the sun. But…as enjoyable as time in the sun may be, soaking up those rays without adequate protection can have serious consequences. One of the most serious of those consequences is melanoma. What Is...
