“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Do you remember that 1990s TV commercial for a medical alert device? It was a great ad because it was so relatable. Alth...
Every day, your liver works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep your body in balance. It neutralizes toxins from medications, alcohol, and environmental exposu...
With the rise of holistic health awareness and easier access to evidence-based wellness information, antioxidants have become a mainstream wellness staple. No l...
You may have heard of collagen while perusing your pharmacy or grocery store, or even from people who have tried it for its many benefits. It has become a widel...
Once upon a time, I could fall asleep anywhere instantly and wake refreshed. Much more recently, not only was I tired, but I knew that my poor sleep was increas...
In “Healthy Aging… Part I” (Flourish, autumn 2025), we considered the impact of aging on our joints, muscles, and skeletal system as well as the changes we coul...
A healthy and satisfying sex life is an important aspect of overall wellbeing, yet millions of women worldwide experience fluctuations or reductions in sexual d...
Protein plays a role in almost every system in your body—from energy and metabolism to mood, immune function, hormone production, and muscle repair. It also pla...
What is Type 3 Diabetes?The term “type 3 diabetes” is becoming increasingly used when discussing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), due to research connecting insulin re...
Make yourself a priority this year. Good health comes down to simple, repeatable habits. Here is a list of 12 health habits that will make a real difference to...
In the words of the self-described pop punk band Bowling for Soup, “Getting Old Sucks (But Everybody’s Doing It)”.While it’s nice to know we’re all in good comp...
Bone building and breakdown is a continuous process that maintains the integrity of the skeleton and replaces damaged bone. Between 5 and 10% of the adult skele...
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