If your doctor has mentioned statins, you're probably wondering if there's another way. There is, and the research backs it up. Here's why I like to explore alternatives first. Statins were studied on a fairly narrow group: men in their 50s. That's great if you're a man in your 50s. It's less clear if you're not. There's also the side effect piece. Statins deplete the body's CoQ10, which is why some people feel muscle aches or low energy while taking them. Replenishing CoQ10

Your routine bloodwork may already contain a powerful longevity marker, and most people never know to look for it. Learn how to calculate your RAR in under a minute.

This past weekend, April and I presented at the Geneseo Health & Wellness Expo — and one thing was abundantly clear: people are stressed. We set up a Heart Rate Variability (HRV) station at our booth, and the readings told a story. Person after person stepped up, and the numbers confirmed what I see in the clinic every day: our nervous systems are working overtime. What we saw at the Expo Healthy Heart Rate Variability What Exactly Is HRV? Heart Rate Variability measures the

You've heard a lot about probiotics—those beneficial bacteria that support digestive health. But what about pre biotics? Think of them as the food that feeds your good gut bacteria, helping them thrive and do their job effectively. What on Earth is a Prebiotic? Prebiotics are types of fiber that your body can't digest, but your gut bacteria can. They pass through your upper digestive tract (stomach and small intestines) without breaking down and arrive in your colon, the larg