2026-02-24
Joint Health and Cartilage Support: What the Evidence Shows
Cartilage has limited self-repair capacity, but several interventions modestly slow degradation and reduce symptoms. Here is what the clinical evidence supports for joint health in aging.
2026-02-24
Air Pollution, Oxidative Stress, and Nutritional Protection
Air pollution is a top-5 global health risk. While environmental mitigation is primary, nutritional strategies can blunt some of the inflammatory and oxidative damage from particulate and ozone exposure.
2026-02-24
Estrogen, Menopause, and Aging: Hormonal Mechanisms, Health Implications, and Protocol
Menopause-associated estrogen decline drives accelerated changes in cardiovascular risk, bone density, cognitive function, and metabolic health. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has RCT and observational evidence supporting benefits for symptomatic relief and bone protection; cardiovascular and breast cancer risks depend on timing, type, and route of administration.
2026-02-24
Healthcare Access Barriers in Aging: How Financial and Structural Constraints Drive Worse Outcomes
Cost-related medication nonadherence, missed appointments, and care fragmentation each independently increase hospitalization and mortality in older adults. This article reviews the evidence on access barriers and what interventions actually move outcomes.
2026-02-24
Orthostatic Intolerance in Aging: Causes, Risks, and Evidence-Based Management
Orthostatic intolerance — dizziness or near-fainting upon standing — affects up to 20% of adults over 65 and substantially increases fall risk. This article reviews the mechanisms and evidence-based management strategies.