Creatine’s role in fitness and muscle health is well-supported, and studies show numerous other health benefits, including improved cognition. Creatine is a compound from amino acids that supplies energy to the brain, muscles, and other organs. Dysfunction in the creatine system may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) development.
Many people are not getting enough nutrients as they age when they need optimal nourishment to sustain healthy aging. Evidence indicates that because older adults are less able to absorb and use many nutrients, their nutrient needs (especially as a function of body mass) rise.1 Impaired digestion, medication-induced deficiencies, andRead
Sir Isaac Newton’s insights apply to your retirement plans and trajectory. His first law of motion captures the challenge plain and simple: an object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. It highlights the concept of inertia,Read
The results of a large prospective cohort study were recently published in JAMA Network Open, suggesting that even “low-risk” drinking is associated with a greater mortality risk among people with either health-related or socioeconomic risk factors. This is in line with a number of recent studies which point to a detrimental effect of alcohol, and aRead
The pomegranate, a symbol of prosperity, hope, and abundance for over four thousand years, has deeply influenced culture and history. Often depicted in art and literature, it is even suggested by some scholars that the forbidden fruit eaten by Eve in the Garden of Eden was a pomegranate, not anRead
I have been following the aging research community for over 20 years. It has been predicted that in the next 10-20 years average human lifespan will be extended to 110-120 years BUT – with good quality of health. Some of this cutting edge research that is going to make thisRead
How maintaining mitochondrial wellness supports cellular function, offsets declines and helps your patients live longer and better Why do we age? While explanations of biological aging range from telomere shortening and epigenetic malfunctions to inflammaging, current theories essentially fall into one of two categories. Programmed theories suggest aging adheres toRead
Why connective tissue and collagen are essential for vital aging, and how evidence-based supplements can keep your patients healthy and strong throughout the years. Connective tissue health is a critical but underestimated aspect of aging, often taking a back seat to factors like diet and exercise. But connective tissueRead
Nutmeg is a spice made from grinding the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. It has been used for thousands of years both as a flavoring agent and as an herbal medicine to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, oral mucosal diseases, jointRead
A study published in Cell Metabolism found that mice on time-restricted feeding schedules had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain.
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