August 2, 2024
Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart and deliver it to cells throughout the body. Arterial health depends on good nutrition and adequate exercise, but over time, arterial plaque can build up on arterial walls,...
August 2, 2024
Most people expect to experience some amount of physical and mental decline as we age. But in recent decades, the incidence of dementia has risen dramatically, with nearly 7 million older US adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the...
July 3, 2024
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are two new anti-obesity medications (AOMs) that are making it possible for people with chronic obesity and type 2 diabetes to lose significant amounts of weight, with the goal of achieving better health and longevity. But the...
July 1, 2024
Biotin (vitamin B7) is a member of the B-complex family and an important coenzyme involved in multiple metabolic pathways. As a water-soluble vitamin, your body does not store biotin, and it needs to be replenished by one of two pathways:...
July 1, 2024
For most people, managing body weight is a huge challenge, especially if you have a significant amount to lose. With thousands of weight loss products and gimmicks to choose from, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, and you may end up...
June 4, 2024
Obesity and metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand, with excess body weight creating a high risk for hypertension, chronic systemic inflammation and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic disease is driven by lifestyle factors that can easily be modified and controlled, yet many patients...
June 3, 2024
As people age beyond their reproductive prime, multiple shifts and changes occur that affect their sexual function and ability to procreate. For men, hormonal and metabolic changes can cause erectile dysfunction, reduced libido, loss of muscle mass, and changes in...
May 31, 2024
The global skincare market is monumental and growing, projected to generate an annual market value of $273.3 billion by 2031, according to a report by Allied Market Research. Creams and moisturizers dominate the industry, signaling the desire of customers to...
April 19, 2024
You can think of your immune cells as highly trained security specialists, constantly on the lookout for breaches that threaten your health. When they run across an intruder, their mission is crystal clear – identify and annihilate. But once in...
March 29, 2024
It is well recognized that obesity has ballooned into a world-wide health concern, creating life-threatening metabolic disorders that reduce longevity and lower quality of life for millions. Recently, the FDA approved semaglutide and tirzepatide, two incretin mimetic drugs originally developed...
