Extending Your “Healthspan”
Living longer will give you time to do more, see more, and enjoy more time with loved ones and friends—but only if you’re healthy...
Claims on Supplement Labels Fool Over Half of Consumers Surveyed
A study suggests many people misunderstand claims on supplement packages, leading them overestimte the helpfulness of the supplements.
The study showed over 2,200 people an image...
Healthy Dietary Choices are Associated with Healthy Aging
We are living longer than ever, but 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic health condition that may lower the quality...
Added Sugar is Added Sugar
When most people think of “sugar,” they picture that spoonful of white crystals that sweetens their coffee, tea, or baked goods. Those white crystals...
Lifestyle Interventions Improve Cognitive Function
A randomized clinical trial (The U.S. POINTER trial) found that lifestyle changes benefited cognitive health in older adults at risk for cognitive decline and...
Oral Collagen Supplements and Skin Health
Q: Will oral collagen supplements help keep my skin looking good?
A: Farah Moustafa, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and...
High Intakes of Flavonoid-Rich Foods Associated with Healthy Aging
An observational study suggests that flavonoid-rich foods and beverages may support healthy aging. The study looked for associations between flavonoid intake and indicators of...
Plant-Based Oils Instead of Butter Associated with Lower Mortality
A large study found that higher reported butter intake was associated with higher risk of death, while higher intake of plant-based oils was associated...
Strengthening Bone Health
Our bones provide the foundation for our entire body—giving us structure, protecting vital organs, anchoring muscles, and storing calcium. Over 10 million Americans have...
Brain-Boosting Supplements?
About 25 percent of adults over 50 take a supplement that promises to improve cognition or cognitive health. As long as these products don’t...