For years, scientists have been trying to stop age-related macular degeneration. And while there still is no drug cure, supplements like the AREDS formulations can slow progression — but they can’t prevent the onset. That’s where melatonin comes in…

Healthy aging is something you might not focus on until you feel, well, older. But research shows how you take care of yourself, and the habits you form won’t only impact your health but also your risk of ending up in a nursing home. Pay attention to these four before you near 60…

GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic and Wegovy, promise easy weight loss. But the outlandish side effects are stacking up. The latest? Bad breath, dry mouth, inflammation and tooth decay. Here’s why, and how users can lessen the threat to their oral health…

If you’ve ever sought help for depression, you’ve likely walked away with a prescription for Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft or Lexapro. They’re SSRIs with a long list of side effects, but it’s what they don’t do that may surprise you…

Psilocybin, the psychedelic found in magic mushrooms, has gained an age-defying reputation. If tripping wasn’t your thing in the 60s, how about a few more trips around the sun? In other words, a healthier, longer life…

Are you among the 80 percent of Americans supplementing? Most of us realize that to feel better, have more energy, fight the ravages of time and avoid chronic conditions, nutrition matters. But are you making these 13 mistakes that can sabotage this healthy habit?

Myokines are proteins produced by muscles that have known anti-cancer properties. Healthy people can make plenty, but what if you’re a cancer survivor and want to keep it that way? Here’s how to boost these cancer-fighters in just 30 minutes.

The accumulation of amyloid proteins on the brain is what leads to memory problems and a path to severe cognitive decline. Helping your brain power-up its self-cleaning mode with natural compounds may be all we need to avoid that path.

Aging is a natural process. But what if it’s more like an infection, moving at a rapid pace from one part of the body to another? It makes sense when you consider that some of us age faster than others. That’s aging’s dirty little secret…

Flu isn’t just inconvenient. Complications can arise, like pneumonia, that can land you in the hospital. If you’ve got 10 minutes a day, you can start doing something now that could keep it from turning fatal.

Nutrition guides can be helpful. But in the real world, most of us eat foods that have been processed at various levels, and not so much whole food. Luckily, all processing isn’t all bad. One option can help you lose twice the weight…

Hearing loss makes it difficult to communicate and engage with others, leading to isolation and loneliness. It’s something more than a third of seniors have reported experiencing, and a combo that can open the door to bigger trouble…