Health and Wellness

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Stop Chasing Fads: The 25-Gram Fiber Rule That Will Save Your Life (and Your Wallet)

Health and Wellness

4 MIN. READ

We’ve reached an age where talk of transit time is less about travel and more about, well, transit. While the younger generation is buzzing about a trend called “Fibermaxxing,” the truth is, adults over 50 are the ones who truly need this nutrient. Most of us think we get enough [...]

Prebiotics: The ‘Fertilizer’ That Powers Your Gut (and Your Retirement)

Health and Wellness

4 MIN. READ

You’ve heard the buzz about probiotics—the “good bugs” in your gut. But what feeds these tiny tenants? Enter prebiotics: the specific type of fiber that serves as premium fuel for your internal microbial residents. For those of us over 50, paying attention to our gut health isn’t just about avoiding [...]

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The Next Generation of Weight Control: Why Tiny Tea Beads Might Be Your New Diet Hero

Health and Wellness

3 MIN. READ

Let’s be honest: your metabolism likely threw in the towel somewhere around your 49th birthday. Those last few pounds are suddenly tougher to remove than an old kitchen gadget you forgot you owned. While options like intensive surgery or prescription drugs (with their infamous digestive side effects) exist, what if [...]

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Navigating the GLP-1 Wave: What Adults Over 50 Need to Know About the Side Effects

Health and Wellness

3 MIN. READ

If you’ve watched TV recently, you’ve seen the buzz about GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro). These medications, originally for Type 2 diabetes, have become revolutionary for weight loss, helping many people shed pounds when nothing else would budge. For those of us 50 and older, managing weight often [...]

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The Missing Ingredient for GLP-1 Success: Why Lifestyle Is the Key to Lasting Results

Health and Wellness

3 MIN. READ

For many of us, the scale has become a stubborn, unmoving companion. Just when you think you’ve made progress, it holds its ground. That’s why medications known as GLP-1s (like Ozempic and Wegovy) have become so popular. They’re a powerful tool, and according to a joint advisory from several leading [...]

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Bones of Steel, Body of a Senior: The Drug That Could Add Years to Your Life (and Keep You Standing)

Health and Wellness

3 MIN. READ

Breaking news from the world of brittle bones! A recent study, a “target trial emulation” (which sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie but is just a fancy way of saying they looked at a ton of real-world data), has found some seriously intriguing information for those of us [...]

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