The stress of difficult times – like a world-wide pandemic- can take a big toll on health and well being, making it important to keep the good energy circulating… Don’t worry, there’s no need to spend hours working… Continue Reading
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Why Older Men Should Get their DHEA Levels Checked
A low level of the adrenal sex hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) predicts a greater risk of coronary heart disease in elderly men, according to a 2014 Swedish study. DHEA, and specifically its sulfate form DHEA-S, is the most abundant steroid… Continue Reading
Oct. 2014 – Interview with Michael Sandler: Mindful Running
I was recently interviewed by Michael Sandler, Author of Barefoot Running and also the Creator of The Mindful Running Program. We talked about: The secret to greater vitality and slower aging, including what to eat, what to avoid,… Continue Reading
When to Start a Healthy, Anti-Aging Lifestyle
I often encouraged patients who had suffered heart attacks to bring their children with them to my office so that I could utilize the parent’s unfortunate situation as a teaching moment. I wanted to help instill the message… Continue Reading
Seniors: Walk a Bit and Live Longer
That’s the conclusion of a ten-year study of 152 elderly men and women (average age 80) conducted by researchers at the Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Health Care in Rome. Specifically, they found that 15 minutes a day outdoors,… Continue Reading
Nutritional Support for the Brain
Proper nutrition can help support aging brains. Here are some supplement suggestions for staying mentally sharp (take them with meals, unless otherwise noted): A high-quality multinutrient formula. I recommend a good multi for everyone because it’s an excellent… Continue Reading
Prevent Muscle Loss: Age Gracefully
By Harry Preuss, MD, MACN, CNS. It is generally accepted that around age 40, the average individual gains roughly ten pounds of weight each decade, mostly from fat. Overshadowed by this weight increase via fat accumulation is a… Continue Reading
Study Says: Stay Physically Active In Your Golden Years
We’ve known for a while that regular, moderate exercise (for people of all age groups) is part of a healthy lifestyle: among other things, it enhances cardiovascular function, circulation, digestion and elimination, musculoskeletal integrity, mental health and weight… Continue Reading