Knock This Back: New Studies About The Health Effects of Alcohol
March 1, 2023
There’s been no shortage of research demonstrating the harmful effects of alcohol consumption, especially in larger quantities. From cancers to liver damage to immune disorders and even brain damage, it’s been shown over and over that alcohol consumption can be detrimental to your health and well-being, especially in large quantities…
Food “Farmacy”: Food “Prescriptions” For Physical And Cognitive Health
February 22, 2023
You don’t need to be a physician to understand that the food you eat is directly implicated in how you feel. Whether in the short term (feeling bloated after eating a rich and heavy, late-night meal) or the longer term (too much ultra-processed food leading to an obesity problem and…
Longevity Literacy: Understanding Your “Longevity” Odds As You Plan For Your Later Years
February 22, 2023
You may not be one of the billionaire tech guys who’s heavily investing in the possibility of living forever or be trying to “hack” your body to the point of aging in reverse, but there’s a good chance that you may live a lot longer than you realize. Certainly, demographic…
Busy Minds For Better Brain Health: An Interview With Kristina Lubofsky, Founder of The Busy Minds Box
February 22, 2023
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans currently have Alzheimer’s Disease, with that number projected to rise to nearly 13 million by 2050. For people with Alzheimer’s or other types of cognitive impairment, and for those who care for them, the challenge is to stay active and…
Core Approach: Exercises To Shore Up Your Core, Whether Sitting Or Standing
February 15, 2023
Whether you’re a golfer, gardener, or gamer, you’ve likely come to realize that staying flexible, maintaining balance and strength, and lessening the likelihood of back pain are all essential if you want to pursue your passion. The problem is, as you get older, all of these goals become harder to…
A Bite To Eat: Healthy Aging Through Conscientious Eating
February 15, 2023
A little less than a year ago we spotlighted research results from the CALERIE (Comprehensive Assessment of Long Term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy) Trial, a research study looking at the effects of calorie reduction on the biology of aging. The study results at that time suggested that calorie…