Beneficial Effects of Tea on Longevity

by Michael Fredericson | May 24, 2023 | Healthful Nutrition

By: Michael Fredericson, MD The study analyzed data from 6387 participants and identified three distinct tea consumption trajectories. After a median follow-up of 17.9 years, it was found that high tea consumption was associated with a lower risk of mortality,...

Can Lifestyle Reverse Your Biological Age?

by Ben Maines | Apr 26, 2023 | Restorative Sleep, Social Engagement, Stress Management, Cognitive Enhancement, Healthful Nutrition, Movement & Exercise

By: Ben Maines, MD candidate We all know that eating right, sleeping well, and minimizing stress are good for our health, but what if they could turn back the clock on biological aging? A small but groundbreaking 2020 study found that an 8-week prescription of a...

Importance of Proper Magnesium Intake For Exercise Performance and Healthy Functioning

by Marily Oppezzo & Carly Smith | Apr 21, 2023 | Healthful Nutrition

By: Marily Oppezzo, PhD & Carly Smith, BS Whether you’re a regular at the gym or interested in supplement talk, you may have been recommended to increase your magnesium intake. Are you getting enough? Why does is matter? There are many benefits of having a...

Stop The Clock: The Shocking Truth About Age-Related Muscle Loss and Steps to Fight Back

by Sarita Khemani | Apr 11, 2023 | Healthful Nutrition, Movement & Exercise

By: Sarita Khemani, MD As a physician specializing in peri-operative medicine, I have witnessed firsthand the detrimental impact of muscle loss on patients. Whether it is individuals presenting with hip or spine fractures, or those who have suffered from bleeding in...

Study Suggests the Benefits of Prebiotic Supplements Were Dependent on Dietary Fiber Intake

by Marily Oppezzo | Dec 9, 2022 | Healthful Nutrition

By: Marily Oppezzo, PhD, MS, Head of Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Pillar This small proof-of-concept study found something for further exploration: the high dietary fiber vs low dietary fiber interaction with different prebiotic supplements. The  study found that...

Creatine Supplementation Improves Healthspan and Muscle Preservation in Older Adults

by Marily Oppezzo | Oct 20, 2022 | Healthful Nutrition

By: Marily Oppezzo, PhD, MS, Head, Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition and Behavioral Change This article is a fantastic summary of the work on creatine and dispelling myths. Creatine is one of the approved, safe, and effective aids for older adults. In this population,...