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This past July, we highlighted the growing evidence that the natural compound creatine, long used by athletes for their workouts, appears to be beneficial for supporting muscle health and even cognitive health, not just for athletes, but for a wider swath of the population. The use of creatine has become…

Not only are we in back-to-school territory now, but September is also recognized as Healthy Aging Month. As such, it’s a good time to review some of the expert recommendations and strategies, based upon the latest evidence, for how to keep yourself healthy as you get on in years. As…

Hair loss, otherwise known as alopecia, is a common and often anxiety-provoking experience that so many of us experience as we get on in years. Estimates are that up to 80% of all men and 50% of women experience some level of hair loss in their lives, especially as they…

It’s perfectly normal and perhaps even beneficial to put on a few pounds as you get older. But according to recent data, ⅔ of adults on Medicare are either overweight (with a BMI between 25-29.9) or obese (with a BMI of 30+). This additional weight as you age can have…

While it’s not unhealthy for you to have body fat- in fact, it’s necessary for your survival- too much fat, especially visceral fat, is linked to serious health conditions as you get older, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and even multiple cancer types. Most of the fat on…