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Frailty is a condition of aging that afflicts 7 to 12 percent of Americans aged 65 and older. However, the risk increases with age, from one in 25 people between the ages of 65 and 74 to one in four for those older than 84. People who become frail typically start losing weight unintentionally, have low energy levels, walk slowly, have low grip strength and become prone to falls. In…
Far and away, liver-related cancers are one of the world’s top causes of cancer deaths. That’s because not only is it challenging to treat, but also the fact that chemotherapy and targeted therapies can often only be used to control symptoms and slow the cancer progression, rather than cure it. Unfortunately, rates of liver and bile duct cancer have skyrocketed in recent years, with one in 125 men and women…
If you’re an older adult who sometimes struggles to open a jar or finds it difficult to climb stairs, you may be in the early stages of sarcopenia. This age-related disease causes a progressive loss of muscle strength in older individuals, resulting in a decline in mobility. Sarcopenia can also raise the risk of developing cognitive disorders. One study found people with sarcopenia were six times more likely to have…
Antibiotic resistance has continued to rise thanks to factors ranging from over-the-counter drugs that fuel the epidemic to a hidden nanoplastics threat many have never even heard of. But there’s more… Research is revealing that one of our favorite types of drinks can counteract the effects of certain antibiotics, particularly against a specific bacterium responsible for some common and already difficult-to-treat infections. And you know what happens when you take…
Magnesium doesn’t get nearly as much attention as cholesterol, blood pressure, or blood sugar. But research shows this mineral plays a surprisingly important role in type 2 diabetes — and it’s one that’s often overlooked. Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including those critical to how insulin works. It helps regulate glucose uptake into cells, influences insulin sensitivity, and supports vascular health. Yet studies show that…
Sometimes it’s hard to nail down exactly why you can handle stress better on some days than others. Maybe it’s a car repair you keep putting off… or the health problems of aging parents weighing heavily on your mind. Maybe you’re just stressed because you feel like you’re being pulled in too many directions. Or, maybe, you’re just not drinking enough… Peak Vitality™ Your adrenal glands support essential…
Over a century of cholesterol and coronaries, research is still trying to stop heart attacks. In the 1950s, cholesterol emerged as a chief player. Later, research revealed that LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, clung to artery walls, contributing to the formation of artery-clogging plaque. But over the years, research has revealed that cholesterol is just one of many factors that can lead to a heart attack — including diabetes, adipose fat,…
Colorectal cancer is now the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. And it’s no longer an older person’s disease; 1 in 5 people diagnosed are under the age of 55. It’s also why improving specific lifestyle habits is so important. Smoking, drinking alcohol and too much sitting have all been associated with a higher risk of the disease. In addition, studies have suggested that damaging…
For years, experts have recommended the Mediterranean diet for overall health and longevity. However, it’s also a great diet to follow for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. With its straightforward focus on a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins, the Mediterranean diet helps lower inflammation that can drive diabetes and improves insulin sensitivity, making it a simple and effective choice for diabetes…
It’s common knowledge that drinking alcohol can damage the liver, a risk that increases the more a person consumes and the longer they do it. Now, there are some organs we can continue on without. But the liver is not one of them. The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including regulating blood sugar and controlling blood clotting, metabolizing nutrients, and, of course, removing toxins and waste from the bloodstream.…