In medical circles, pregnancy over the age of 35 is labeled “geriatric,” implying that the mother is elderly in terms of obstetric risks. But that label is being challenged by demographic changes that extend the childbearing years into the 40s…

Geopolitical factors aside, sovereign nations are defined by the populations that inhabit them, and by the social and cultural traditions handed down from one generation to the next. But in the 21st Century, multiple factors are blurring sociocultural lines, and…

In Western cultures where youth is celebrated, there is no shortage of anti-aging solutions, comprising a multi-billion dollar industry that doesn’t always deliver. Despite a plethora of invasive and artificial interventions meant to turn back the clock, the aging process…

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a vital coenzyme found in every cell in the human body, playing a central role in numerous biochemical processes. According to research, NAD+ levels begin at about 90% of peak from birth through puberty, peaking…

The ability to achieve an erection and perform sexually are critical markers of male health. Yet many fail to recognize erectile dysfunction as a fundamental health issue, attributing ED to personal failure on some existential level. While there are psycho-social…

Peptides are trending in the health and fitness community, driven by the quest for optimal health, longevity and performance. But many people don’t really understand the role of peptides in human biology. To clear things up, we gathered some of…

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that your body needs to support a broad range of biological functions and processes. Ideally, we would get ample amounts of peptides from our diets, but today’s modern lifestyles and erratic eating behaviors…

In the 21st Century, a surge in obesity and metabolic disorders, along with turbo cancers and cardiovascular events, has health officials scrambling to identify contributing factors, find solutions, and reverse alarming health trends. One important marker of declining health is…

Drunken Episodes from History that Probably Caused a Whopper Hangover Most people who imbibe in alcohol have a tale or two to tell about nights of over-indulgence that left them with regrets the next morning. In fact, human history is…

The use of alcohol for relaxation, socialization and ceremonial rituals dates back as far as human history, and we can safely assume that hangover symptoms have kept pace with alcohol use. Along the way, people have sought remedies to speed…