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Virginia Tims-Lawson

The amino acid that could help aging cells make more energy

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.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

A tale of two olive oils: One promotes brain health, the other faster decline

One food at the forefront of brain health is olive oil. But a recent discovery found that not all olive oils are equal. In fact, choosing the wrong kind could put your brain on the fast track to cognitive decline…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

43 years of data reveal what coffee does to your brain

Is coffee quietly helping your health… or hurting it? And what about tea, our other favorite caffeinated beverage? Thanks to one of the largest and longest studies on the topic, which has tracked people for more than four decades, we may have the answer.

Carolyn Gretton

The tiny ‘leak’ that may explain statin-related muscle pain

Some people taking statins suffer from muscle pain, while others experience no pain at all. Research into why reveals a tiny leak that can cause muscle tissue to degrade. Here’s what to know…

Carolyn Gretton

How to slash your risk of AFib by 60 percent

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. It’s also a leading cause of stroke. Risk of devloping it climbs with age but it can also run in families and take your risk even higher. Do this one thing to slash it…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

5 foods and drinks that lower blood pressure like a prescription

A growing body of research is proving that some foods and drinks can lower blood pressure to a level often on par with prescription medication, reducing what is normally a high risk for heart attack or stroke.