Vitamin C is a popular vitamin that many use to boost their health. One of the most well-known benefits of vitamin C is its role in enhancing your immune system and preventing colds and flu. However, vitamin C can benefit your body in many different ways including helping to maintain healthy skin. This article will […]
Pickleball is a low-impact sport that was invented almost fifty years ago on Bainbridge Island, Washington. It has grown tremendously in popularity recently, taking off during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in America. This activity is helping people to have fun while staying fit. It’s social, friendly, and competitive. Pickleball is […]
There is a link between shortened telomere length and lifespan. Telomeres protect the ends of the chromosomes that comprise your genomes. They are roughly 8,000-10,000 nucleotides in length, but they shorten each time a cell divides. And once telomeres reach a critical length, the cell no longer divides and dies. The shortening of telomeres has […]
Flavonols are a type of flavonoid that is present in many of the foods that you eat. Cocoa, tea, leafy greens, certain fruits, and beverages are packed with this flavonoid. This compound appears to have several health benefits that can help you to live a longer, healthier life. Improved brain health, lower blood pressure, better […]
With age comes changes in the brain. Brain volume decline is a natural occurrence that both men and women deal with. Knowing how to protect the health of your brain as you age is important for slowing down brain aging, supporting cognitive function, and keeping certain diseases at bay. Continue reading to learn more about […]
Exosomes were first observed in the early 1980s in the culture medium of reticulocytes, or immature red blood cells. The term “exosomes” was coined for such vesicles as the intra-luminal vesicles (ILV). Also, they were first described thirty years ago as tiny bubbles with a diameter of about 40-100 nm that can be secreted by […]
Alzheimer's disease is a condition that more than six million individuals experience. Besides reducing brain health, it also has a devastating effect on quality of life. On a cellular level, studies suggest that two different protein formations, amyloid plaques and tau tangles, may be the culprit behind the occurrence of Alzheimer's. This article will explore […]
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to the degree that it interferes with your daily life and activities. Persons with dementia typically experience a decline in executive skills (like decision-making and organization), language skills, and visual-spatial skills. There are several risk factors, but there are also several ways […]
Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient that graces the packages of many skin and health products. It may have a strange name, but it's an essential part of your skin, joint, and eye health. This article will explore what it is and how it can benefit you. What Is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid is a slippery, […]
While you may not want to live forever, it is safe to say that most of us would like to live to a wise old age. Unfortunately, we can't escape to Neverland or drink from the fountain of youth to stay perpetually young. But luckily, there are several other effective strategies we can use to […]
