Your muscles don’t necessarily have to act their age. In fact, much of what we think of as muscle aging may not be inevitable. Discover what staying active does inside muscle cells, and how key nutrients can support the energy that powers them.

While sleeping, your brain switches on a powerful anti-aging hormone that helps preserve muscle and bone, reduce fat and support a healthier metabolism. Scientists have uncovered the brain circuit behind it, and how to help keep it working as you age.

Microplastics are nearly impossible to avoid. But research suggests they may do the most damage when they encounter a liver already struggling with fat, inflammation and poor metabolic health. Here’s how to strengthen your defenses and reduce your exposure.

Deciding to make healthy changes can be daunting, what with so many to choose from and all. If you want to avoid setting yourself up for failure but want to be healthier and happier, get started with this one simple thing…

Protein after 50 isn’t just about preserving muscle. Leucine, a key amino acid found in protein-rich foods, may also help support the mitochondria that power your cells, making it part of a bigger strategy for cellular energy and healthy aging.

PCOS is now PMOS. But it’s more than just a name change. Experts say it could help doctors and women better recognize the hormone and metabolic roots of this often-misunderstood condition — and support more targeted care…