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Do You Have 100-Year-Old Blood?

People who lived to be 100 showed healthier blood marker patterns many years before reaching old age. Starting as early as their mid-60s, they tended to have higher levels of...

Should We Be Less Strict About Cholesterol? What the Latest Research Really Says

Cholesterol has always been one of the most debated markers in healthcare. Depending on who you talk to, cholesterol is either something to keep tightly controlled or...

Medical Doctors (MDs) to Get a Dose of Nutrition

Many medical doctors are now recognizing how strongly nutrition influences overall health, chronic disease, and longevity—an idea long emphasized in naturopathic and...

The Trifecta of Insulin, Stress, & Metabolic Syndrome

High insulin levels—often caused by overeating, processed foods, and stress—may come before and actually cause insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. When insulin levels...