Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does red light therapy live up to the hype that it’s practically a panacea for all sorts of ailments? Praveen Arany is a professor of oral […]
Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encountered Red 3 before. It’s a common additive to many candies, beverages, baked goods, cereals, maraschino cherries and gelatin desserts, as well as certain medications, […]
What if your doctor could come up with a disease prevention and treatment plan tailored just for you? Personalized, or precision, medicine and nutrition is poised to do just that. This burgeoning field of research aims to reshape the healthcare landscape by creating customized treatments and dietary strategies based on a person’s unique needs, using […]
One of the important pillars of SuperAging—the 7A’s—is Autonomy. And one of the most familiar expressions of this desire is “aging in place.” This isn’t to say that moving—for an example, to a retirement community—is an undesirable thing, but a significant number of SuperAgers prefer to stay where they are, and maintain their connections to […]
As the New Year festivities fade, each January reminds us of the passage of time. There is a tendency to look back with regret at roads not taken, and perhaps even despair at what the future holds. Yet this time of year can also encourage more positive reflection. It was probably in early January of […]
Okay, the man doesn’t need to work. We can get that out of the way immediately; his net worth is reputedly around $400 million. But at 77, David Letterman has a show on Netflix, now in its fifth season. And in a GQ interview, the iconic comedian and late night TV host said something about […]
As we’ve often reported, there’s always new research on Alzheimer’s disease. Some of it relates to better understanding the causes and dynamics; some of it explores new possibilities for prevention and treatment. Most of the focus has been on amyloid plaques and tau tangles (masses of protein filaments) that accumulate in the brain. But now, […]
Citrus just says sunshine. Which could explain why so many of us (me included) crave these sweet fruits during the winter months. But unlike many of my cravings, that’s apparently not a bad thing. Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and mandarins are not only bursting with flavor but also packed with nutrients that contribute to overall […]
Daisy Taylor, a spunky centenarian from Chelmsford, England, recently credited her long and healthy life to practicing yoga, along with a positive attitude and appreciation for the “little things.” In an interview with the BBC on her 105th birthday in December (2024), Taylor said that yoga has also helped with her cognitive health, claiming […]
Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18 to 44 had the highest rate of fatigue – just over 20%. Being tired is linked to something deeper than […]
