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May 25, 2026 · Healthy AgingYou Carry APOE4. Now What? A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Brain
APOE4 may raise your risk for Alzheimer’s, but it’s not a life sentence, but it is a signal to act. It is a marker for Alzheimer’s risk. It is not a crystal ball. Just because your test tells you that you’ve got one of the “4” variants doesn’t mean you’re fated to get AD. What it does tell you is that you’re running a greater-than-average risk and that means you need to be that much more diligent about healthy habits and lifestyle, which is a good idea for everybody, no matter what genes they were dealt. Here’s what you need to know.
May 22, 2026 · Health & WellnessThe Powerful — and Surprising — Health Benefits of Melatonin
Melatonin is much more than a sleep compound. It helps to regulate hormones, boost immunity, and support mitochondria. Learn about the many roles it plays.
May 20, 2026 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip– What Is a Healthy Resting Heart Rate?
Your resting heart rate (RHR) is the number of times your heart beats per minute while you are completely at rest. Many people assume there is one “perfect” resting heart rate, but the truth is that a healthy RHR depends on who you are. So, what is considered normal and why is it important?
May 18, 2026 · NutritionPolyphenols: The Edible Compounds to Help Your Body Age Smarter —Not Faster
Here’s a look at the promise and power of polyphenols, and why they’re worth your attention, that is, if living a longer, healthier life is on your radar.
May 15, 2026 · Health & Wellness9 Ways the Gut Microbiome Influences Health
High-intensity training isn’t the only way to achieve fitness progress. These tips can help you balance those efforts with exercises that promote cortisol regulation, allowing you to reap the many benefits of active recovery.
May 13, 2026 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - What Is Dysbiosis?
Bloating, gas, constipation, loose stools, fatigue, skin issues, brain fog, sugar cravings, and even mood changes can all sometimes trace back to one underlying issue: dysbiosis.
May 11, 2026 · Gut HealthGive Your Gut a Break: The Science of Fasting and the Microbiome
Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that shape everything from digestion to metabolism and even mood. And here’s the surprising part: it’s not just what you eat that matters. It’s when you eat. Emerging research suggests that well-timed breaks between meals, like intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating, can help boost microbial diversity, strengthen your gut barrier, and cool inflammation. But before you skip dinner and call it a day, the science is more nuanced than the hype. So what can fasting do for your microbiome? Potentially, a world of good.
May 8, 2026 · MovementWhy Drinking Less Alcohol Is Important for Fitness
Learn why limiting your alcohol consumption matters for reaching your fitness goals.
May 6, 2026 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip — Don’t Get Caught Up in Perfection
Many people think being healthy means doing everything “right.” This is where they're wrong.
May 4, 2026 · Healthy AgingSenolytics: The New Science of Aging Better, Not Just Longer
Aging is no longer regarded as this fundamentally mysterious thing that will always be beyond our control. We’re beginning to come up with therapies that can slow these processes down. Nowhere is the buzz these days more intense than around ‘senolytics’. The term refers to a handful of supplements which contain, in concentrated form, compounds found in many fruits and vegetables. They offer the potential to turn the dial down on chronic inflammation, one of the prime movers, if not the main one, behind the aging process.
May 1, 2026 · Gut HealthThe Surprising Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Respiratory Health
Learn how gut health affects your respiratory wellness.
Apr 29, 2026 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – 4 Bacterial Strains Associated With Less Bloating
Certain probiotic strains may help reduce bloating, especially when bloating is related to constipation, IBS, or an imbalance in gut bacteria.
Apr 27, 2026 · NutritionThe Ultimate Low-Tech, High Taste Biohack: 10 Spices to Get More Of
When most of us fire up the stove, and hit the spice drawer, we’re thinking primarily of adding flavor. But from a scientific perspective, there’s proof that numerous spices contain a number of bioactive compounds that positively influence inflammation, oxidative stress, blood sugar, cardiovascular health, immune function and even brain function. And yes, they make healthy food taste even better, so spices may also help you curb the urge to reach for ultra-processed and sugar-heavy ‘convenience’ foods. How to take better advantage of these original low-tech ‘biohacks’? You just need to assemble your own small spice arsenal and get into the habit of reaching for them early and often.
Apr 24, 2026 · Movement4 Tips for Taking a Post-Meal Walk
Make the most of your digestive stroll with these tips.
Apr 22, 2026 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - 5 Strategies to De-Bloat
Bloating is common, but it is not something you should deal with on a day to day basis. Often, small changes in how you eat, what you eat, and how you support your gut can make a big difference.
Apr 20, 2026 · Health & Wellness21 Simple Ways to Minimize Microplastics for Better Health Now — and Later
Plastic used to mean progress. Cheap. Convenient. Everywhere. Now scientists are finding fragments of it in our air, our food, our water — and even inside the human body. Microplastics and nanoplastics have been detected in blood, lungs, placenta, and brain tissue. Early research links them to inflammation, hormone disruption, and possible cardiovascular and neurological risks. While the science is still evolving, one thing is clear: exposure is widespread. The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your life to make a difference. A few smart shifts in your kitchen, laundry room, and daily habits can meaningfully reduce your plastic load — and support your long-term health.
Apr 17, 2026 · Health & WellnessThe Surprising Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Allergy Rates
Discover how gut health affects your allergic sensitivities.
Apr 15, 2026 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - What is Akkermansia Muciniphila?
Akkermansia muciniphila may be one of the most promising gut bacteria for metabolic health, inflammation, and healthy aging. While there is still much to learn, current research suggests that supporting this bacterium through a healthy diet and lifestyle may help strengthen the gut barrier, improve blood sugar balance, and support long-term wellness.
Apr 13, 2026 · Healthy AgingBeyond Lifespan and Healthspan: Meet ‘Peakspan’ – the Real Measure of Aging Well
For years, both modern medicine and the longevity world have focused on helping us live longer. And we’ve succeeded, gaining years, even decades of extra life. But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough: living longer doesn’t always mean living well for longer. Many people spend later life in a kind of middle ground. Not quite sick, but not functioning at their best either. That’s where the idea of peakspan comes in. Peakspan offers a window into your life where your body and brain are operating at 90% or more of their maximum ability. It shifts the goal from simply staying alive to staying strong, sharp, and capable. Because ultimately, it’s not just about adding years, but protecting the ones where you feel most like yourself.
Apr 10, 2026 · Health & WellnessWhy Are Balanced Insulin Levels Important for Your Heart Health?
Here's why managing your insulin levels is important to supporting your cardiometabolic health.
Apr 8, 2026 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – Why Carb Tolerance Changes as We Age
Learning to adjust your diet as your body changes is one of the most powerful ways to stay healthy as you age.
Apr 6, 2026 · Healthy AgingThe Power of Mitochondria: Energy, Aging, and the Science of Staying Vital
Mitochondria live inside nearly every cell in your body, and they perform one of the most important jobs there is. They convert the nutrients in the food you eat and the oxygen you breathe into usable energy. If your mitochondria aren’t well supported, energy production may start to slide. In fact, researchers now believe that mitochondrial health plays a significant role in how we age. Current thinking is that how well you care for these microscopic energy factories may, to a significant extent, determine whether you stay vibrant and energized with the passing of the years or start feeling like an elder long before your time.
Apr 3, 2026 · RelaxationThe Power of Breathwork
A functional-medicine practitioner explains how breathwork can influence physical and emotional health.
Apr 1, 2026 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – Why Methylated B Vitamins Matter
B vitamins play a critical role in energy production, brain function, detoxification, and nervous system health. But not everyone processes B vitamins the same way.