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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Changing sleep patterns is one of the biggest challenges people face as they get older is. Getting eight hours of quality sleep each night too often becomes a thing of the past. Unfortunately, this kind of ongoing sleep deficit has more far-reaching consequences than...
Modern culture would have you think that satisfying sex is only for the young to enjoy. Afterall, things do change as people get older. Age-related hormone decline can cause fatigue, issues with mood, weight gain, low sex drive, and other symptoms that aren’t exactly...
“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...
