As we get closer to our early 40’s, some of us might notice a rapid decline in and changes to our vision. I personally thought the doctor had made a mistake with my new eyeglass prescription!!! I went for a second opinion which only solidified the diagnosis –...
As we get older, we start thinking more about our quality of life. Even though people are living longer in the United States, it doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll have long lives with good quality. A big question on our minds is how well our brains will work...
You may have heard about the benefits of reducing calorie intake or intermittent fasting, and it turns out that these practices can activate a process called cellular autophagy (aw-TAWHF-uh-gee), which is like a self-cleaning mechanism for our cells. Let’s break...
Autophagy – pronounced aw-TAWHF-uh-gee – is the ability of every cell in our body to clean and recycle old and defective parts. Each cell in your body contains genes whose specific job is to perform this cleaning service. If you think of each cell in your body...
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication that is used to treat type 2 diabetes and aid in weight loss. While Ozempic has been shown to be effective in improving glycemic control and reducing body weight, it is important to take the medication as prescribed by your...
Heart disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, with an estimated 655,000 Americans dying from heart disease every year. While there are many...
