Vitamins

You likely know that Vitamin D is an important nutrient for keeping your bones strong (you need Vitamin D to absorb calcium) and that for many, the biggest source of Vitamin D is from UV rays from the sun absorbed through your skin, or through such fortified foods as milk…

For many, maintaining a healthy diet as we get older is a daily challenge. With nutritional needs that differ from our younger years and health challenges that need consideration, it’s no wonder some just throw up their hands and reach for whatever is handy and delicious (and often less than…

You may not remember every factor or strategy, but over the years, we’ve regularly addressed memory problems in people as they age. But it’s always helpful to do a bit of review, and to add new insights and studies as they arise. After all, few of us can remember everything…

As we’ve noted in prior posts, the question of whether you should take a nutritional supplement beyond eating your regular diet very much depends on your personal health status, the medications you take, specific medical conditions you have, and your goal in wanting to take a supplement. If you’re eating…

How often do you worry about your memory? How frequently do you forget why you entered a room or struggle to remember someone’s name? And do you worry that these episodes of forgetting might portend something worse? Perhaps it’s not just occasional forgetfulness but the beginning of a memory decline?…

Even though there’s no shortage of advice on how to eat in order to promote healthier aging, many of us still struggle in our day-to-day lives to figure out what to eat. For most, the options are overwhelming (In fact, Dr. Peter Attia has called most of us “overnourished”) and…