Telomeres are like plastic caps on the end of your chromosomes, protecting them. The shortening of telomeres is associated with rapid premature aging, and the development of many age-related diseases. But there’s one vitamin that’s shown it can help…

Did you know that the air you breathe every day could be damaging your DNA and putting you at risk for disease? It’s a scary thought. But air pollution poses a real danger to your health. It’s been linked to everything from asthma to Alzheimer’s.

As you age, your body slowly but surely loses the battle to keep its organs from suffering oxidative damage. But in two key areas, your genetic material and your mitochondria (cellular energy producers), researchers have found that CoQ10 can help.

When free radicals rip away ions, they cause oxidation, which is highly destructive. Rust, which eats into metal, is an example of oxidation. The resulting oxidative stress, which is like internal rust to your body, damages cells and causes premature aging. Put an end to it…

Ever wonder why you’re more likely to find yourself saddled with a cold or flu-related respiratory infection (or God forbid an even worse respiratory infection like pneumonia) this time of year? Time to get serious about your vitamin…

Most of us have taken vitamins for longer than we can remember… Vitamin D when the days get shorter; vitamin C during cold season; vitamin E for antioxidant protection, and so on. But is it really doing you any good?

If you want to protect your mind and body from the ravages of time, there’s one thing you need to do above all else… And it’s not Botox shots from the dermatologist or spending a wad of cash on the anti-aging secrets of Hollywood’s most glamorous. That kind of thing is a facade that doesn’t get to the underlying causes of aging, like this…

Not only does your immune system keep you from getting a common cold, it protects you against all types of diseases, including cancer. The more you can do to support it, the better off you’ll be.

Think you have perfect hearing? Think again. Even if you don’t have any noticeable symptoms of hearing damage, chances are life has taken a toll on your hearing, but you can stop the damage…

Last week, I wrote about ways for men to enhance testosterone levels. Now let’s focus on testosterone and oxytocin hormone replacement for women. But first, let’s review the most common symptoms women can experience as a result of low testosterone…

My first acquaintance with iodine was as a rambunctious little kid who was no stranger to cuts and scrapes. Much later I learned that iodine works magic in your body, and what happens when you don’t have enough.

With age, you lose omega-3 content from brain cells. Although your mind requires these fatty acids, your body can’t make them. You have to get them from external sources, and omega-3s are one way…