Health

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…

One of the most distinct and individual characteristics we possess is our voice. We each have a unique sound and style of speaking, whether influenced by geography, family, or the language we speak. We also may have a distinct vocabulary, favorite words or phrases, or specific names we use to…

One moment you’re walking tall and the next, your head is face down on the ground. Maybe it was just an unfortunate tripping incident- or maybe your balance needs examination and improvement. Whether or not you realize it, multiple systems in your body need to work together to support your…

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…

For a while now, we’ve been tracking progress toward the development of blood tests to determine whether someone has Alzheimer’s disease. In the last several weeks, that progress has moved forward with the FDA approval of 2 new blood tests to help sort through whether someone has evidence of the…