Anti-aging

If you were to think about some of the leading ladies in popular culture, the ones who regularly star in movies, television series, or other celebrity venues, who comes to mind? Anne Hathaway? Jennifer Lopez? Reese Witherspoon? And if you were to take a guess as to how old they…

Previously, we examined the use of collagen supplements to help with joint support and skin aging. The research available suggested there may be some benefit, but not as a primary support system. It seems that taking a collagen supplement would only be useful as an adjunct to an otherwise healthy…

When you think of Vitamin C, what comes to mind? Probably lots of citrus fruits and maybe tales of scurvy surfacing from long-ago voyages when crews had no access to foods containing Vitamin C. Or maybe when you feel a cold coming on, you load up on Vitamin C to…

Whether you listen while doing chores or relax on the couch with headphones and a comfy blanket, podcast listening has become an enjoyable and educational experience for so many of us these days. According to a recent report from Pew, a little over half of US adults state they’ve listened…

There’s a lot of noise out there these days about what constitutes healthy eating, what nutritional guidelines you should follow, and when, if ever, nutritional supplements should be considered to support your healthy aging. While we have regularly addressed the benefits and risks of nutritional supplements, it’s important to review…

So what’s in your pill box? Do you take a host of medications, supplements, and vitamins every day? The data show that 70% of adults aged 65 and older take a multivitamin or other type of supplement regularly, and that more than $12 billion per year is spent on these…