2026-02-24
Alcohol, Aging, and Long-Term Health: What the Evidence Shows
Alcohol consumption interacts with aging biology in complex ways. This article covers the liver, brain, cardiovascular, and cancer evidence, plus what nutritional strategies can mitigate harm.
2026-02-24
Menopause and Perimenopause: Supplement Evidence for Hot Flashes, Bone Loss, and Cognitive Symptoms
The menopausal transition accelerates bone loss, cognitive change, sleep disruption, and cardiovascular risk. Supplement evidence varies sharply: isoflavones have modest hot flash data; calcium and vitamin D are well-supported for bone; magnesium helps sleep. Black cohosh is used widely but evidence is mixed.
2026-02-22
Anemia and Iron Deficiency in Aging: Diagnosis, Causes, and Supplementation Evidence
Anemia affects 10–20% of adults over 65 and is independently associated with frailty, cognitive decline, and mortality. Iron deficiency is the most common cause but is often missed in older adults. Supplementation restores function when deficiency is confirmed — but iron excess is harmful and routine supplementation without deficiency is not indicated.
2026-02-22
GERD and Acid Reflux in Aging: Mechanisms, Risks, and Evidence-Based Management
GERD prevalence increases with age and is often overtreated with PPIs, which carry their own risks. This article reviews the mechanisms, evidence-based lifestyle interventions, and where supplements fit.
2026-02-22
Longevity Protocol for Men Over 50: Evidence-Based Priorities
Men over 50 face accelerating cardiovascular, metabolic, and hormonal changes. This protocol covers the highest-leverage, evidence-based interventions for men in the second half of life.