Aging

Preserving Dignity at the End of Life
Aging

Preserving Dignity at the End of Life

Lauren Starr, PhD, MBE, RN | September 4, 2022

Hospice is a type of health care that moves away from curative treatments and instead focuses on relieving pain and…

Vitamin B3 and Healthy Aging
Aging

Vitamin B3 and Healthy Aging

Charles Brenner, MD | August 2, 2022

Vitamin B3 isn’t a single substance: It’s a family of three vitamers (similar but not identical forms of a vitamin),…

Fight Senescent Cells to Beat Aging
Aging

Fight Senescent Cells to Beat Aging

Matthew Yosefzadeh, PhD | July 8, 2022

Every cell in your body has a predetermined life span. Some cells live for a few days, while others live…

The Natural Way
Medications

The Natural Way

Jamison Starbuck, ND | June 4, 2022

Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic resistance is a problem for everyone. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of several bacteria that cause…

Ask the Expert!
Advocacy

Ask the Expert!

J. Wes Ulm, MD, PhD | May 11, 2022

Q: I am planning a trip to Europe this summer. To come back to the United States, I’ll have to…

New Advances in Hair Loss Treatment
Aging

New Advances in Hair Loss Treatment

Sara Wasserbauer, MD, FISHRS | April 9, 2022

About half of women and even more men experience age-related thinning of the hair, but recent advances can slow the…

Beat Inflammation to Boost Immunity, Banish Allergies
Immunity

Beat Inflammation to Boost Immunity, Banish Allergies

Heather Moday, MD | April 1, 2022

To stay healthy, we need to boost our immune systems, right? Not so fast, says Heather Moday, MD, an allergist,…

The Risks from Steroids
Medications

The Risks from Steroids

Joshua Levitt, ND | March 1, 2022

Steroids are prescribed for many common conditions. The risks of long-term use are well-known. But new research indicates that short-term use is just as dangerous.

Longevity Science: Separating Hype From Reality
Aging

Longevity Science: Separating Hype From Reality

Seema Bonney, MD | February 1, 2022

Scientists are starting to unlock the secrets of living longer by slowing the aging of our bodies and minds in…

The Gift of Life: Becoming a Living Organ Donor
Caregiving

The Gift of Life: Becoming a Living Organ Donor

Abhinav Humar, MD | January 19, 2022

Hundreds of millions of people have registered to serve as organ donors when they die. But not everyone will get…

Life Is Good at Camp Grandma
Common Threads

Life Is Good at Camp Grandma

Sarah Hiner | December 30, 2021

“I don’t want to leave my home.” “Only old people live there.” “If I move into one of those places,…

Enhancing Your Immune System
Immunity

Enhancing Your Immune System

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | December 28, 2021

Our immune system—the body’s natural defense system comprised of our gut, our skin, our lymphatic system and so much more—guards against infection and illness. How to help it...

Is a Beta-Blocker Right For You
Medications

Is a Beta-Blocker Right For You

Samuel J. Mann, MD | December 1, 2021

If you have high blood pressure or have had a heart attack, your doctor probably prescribed a beta-blocker. But many people taking these drugs are taking the wrong one…or don’t...

Keeping Your Own Medical Record
Advocacy

Keeping Your Own Medical Record

Charles Inlander | November 6, 2021

The longer you live, the more encounters you have with the health care system. After a while, you may forget…

Back to School Safety Across Generations
Aging

Back to School Safety Across Generations

Jamison Starbuck, ND | November 4, 2021

Every year, I put together a back-to-school protocol to help children and their families succeed with the exciting, yet always…