Muscle recovery and rehabilitation between workouts is something a busy population finds hard to incorporate into their daily routine. Many are left asking, “What’s the big deal?” and “How can I find the time to incorporate more time and energy after my workout is over?”. Much...
Rapamycin is a long-studied compound that has recently gained attention as having anti-aging properties. The substance itself, also known as Sirolimus in scientific literature, works as an mTOR inhibitor that has been used in several cases to treat different forms of cancer. It has been...
Vitamin D3 is an incredibly important compound that impacts numerous vital functions within the human body. Necessary for calcium regulation and bone function, vitamin D is something Americans need to pay attention to in their diet. But is that where we should look? Vitamin D...
Recovering from omicron? Hoping to avoid it? While you take precautions, catching the virus is a high possibility right now. Follow our steps to keep your immune system at its best to fight when needed. 1. You are what you eat: We refer to your diet as...
A good night’s sleep is critical to staying in good health. It’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Sleep deprivation can be detrimental to brain function, can lead to weight gain, and can increase stress levels, amongst other negative consequences. Here are 4...
In a 2019 study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors found that the fish oil-derived medication known as Vascepa significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for those with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and other such cardiovascular events. The...
What is hypogonadism, AKA low testosterone, AKA andropause? Testosterone is a hormone produced by the testicles that have effects on many bodily functions. Production declines with age at variable rates. Low testosterone (low T) is a decline in testosterone levels from normal, most common age-related and...
With nearly 40 million women in the United States being in or near menopause, the effective treatment of menopausal symptoms is more vital than ever. Estrogen, which has over 400 functions in the body, including maintaining normal brain function, bone density and blood vessels is...
Turmeric has three tremendous advantages in preventing disease, cancer and arthritis! Alzheimer’s disease: Duke found more than 50 studies on turmeric’s effects in addressing Alzheimer’s disease. The reports indicate that turmeric extracts contain several natural agents that block the formation of beta-amyloid, the substance responsible for...
Women are not the only ones who struggle with the adverse effects of changing hormones as they age. Aging men also suffer from hormone deficiencies as they age. As men get older, men experience decreasing levels of androgen and testosterone in their bodies. Testosterone decline...