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Multivitamins, Less Oxygen, and Mediterranean Diet New Research on the Mediterranean Diet A new Stanford Medicine study reveals that those who consume a Mediterranean diet that is high in olive oil and nuts usually live longer than those who consume a diet...

Live Longer and Stronger! Hello, friends! We hope you all had a fantastic Independence Day this week. Over the holiday, between BBQs and swims and Allison belting out “Hamilton” songs at the top of her lungs, we got to talking about longevity in America as compared to...

You have to make time for your hobbies! Remember the feel of Saturday morning soccer? Sitting on freshly cut grass, still damp with dew, lacing up musty leather sneakers before sneaking an orange slice from the team mom’s giant Tupperware. Friends waving, coaches...

Music can welcome a wave of fond memories and drastically change our mood in an instantaneous moment. Music can make us feel grateful for all the events and life lessons we have experienced. Music has such a profound ability to bring peace, motivation, tears,...

Consider this mushroom the King of the Forest Lion's Mane, aka Hericium Erinaceus, is a cool-looking mushroom that has been treasured for its various health benefits for thousands of years. It grows on the trunks of old or dead broadleaf trees in forests across North...

Hearing loss is on the rise among young adults and carries more risk than you might think. What can we do about it? Most people associate hearing loss with old age, but hearing loss can start at any time. (In Tom’s case, it seems to have started right about the time...

New study reveals that incorporating it in your diet may lower your risk of Dementia! Globally, more than 55 million individuals are living with dementia, as reported by the World Health Organization, and it’s on the rise. Each year, approximately 10 million new...

Featuring a new book, Build the Life You Want, by Oprah and Arthur C. Brooks Tom is very excited right now because he has recently added a new book to his arsenal of self-help and Eastern religious studies tomes, and he’s very into it. The book is called Build...

Discover the science behind the importance of drinking water for optimal well-being. Water is good for you. We all know this. But scientific studies continue to not just confirm this fact, but unveil more details about the role water plays in our health and how to...

Learn the latest about this controversial must-have vitamin. There’s a lot of confusion out there about vitamin D. It’s a nutrient and a hormone; we can get it from a pill, from food, from the sun. And there are different types! So what do we do, and how much do we do...

Cacao is a source for much more than chocolate! We hope you enjoyed the first episode of our new podcast, The Unretired. We are getting in the flow of finding subjects and will have a new podcast next week. We are always open to suggestions for people to...

What is taurine and how will it improve your life? Taurine may be most widely known as an essential ingredient in energy drinks, but in fact, taurine is an amino acid found abundantly in brain, retina, heart, and reproductive organ cells, as well as in meat and...

The striking cardiovascular effects of sauna bathing may have you adding this traditional pastime to your post-workout routine. Don’t you love when you learn that something that’s fairly easy to do and that you (potentially) already enjoy is good for you? We do! In...

Last week's newsletter on brain fog was a hit! Readers want to know more about brain improvement. This week we are talking about neurogenesis. No, neurogenesis is not a futuristic lightsaber used for defending yourself. Neurogenesis is the process of generating new...

Having brain fog as an adult is like navigating through a dense fog while juggling bags of marshmallows. You start your day hoping for mental clarity, but instead, your brain decides to play hide-and-seek with your thoughts. You find yourself mid-conversation,...

Unlock Your Middle-Aged Bliss: Essential Tips for Finding Happiness and Fulfillment! Oh, middle age, you sneaky beast, A time of life, where age increased. The mirror shows a wrinkle or two, But I've still got that spark, I know it's true. -Author unknown Middle age...

New Study: Disturbed sleep is worse than less sleep Whether you're a college student dealing with a roommate from hell, a parent who wakes up to mini-people giving you the zombie stare, or an older adult who constantly has to make late-night bathroom runs due to tea...

It’s not news that coffee has many health benefits. In addition to its energy-boosting power, studies have linked coffee to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, depression, obesity, heart and liver conditions, and more. All of this is super awesome because over 1...

MCT oil, or medium-chain triglyceride oil, is a type of fat that is generally derived from coconuts. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its numerous health benefits. MCT oil and coconut oil are both rich sources of medium-chain triglycerides, but they...

While you are making your hot cider and sticking cloves into oranges to make Christmas ornaments this year, pop in a few cloves in your mouth and suck on them for well-being! Cloves boost your immune system, cure bad breath, and more! The use of cloves dates back...

The search for one's true path can be a bewildering journey. We must all negotiate societal expectations and balance conventional wisdom with the whispers of our secret hearts. It’s a dance that requires courage, vulnerability, and patience, but it offers the...

How did we learn about mushroom coffee? Through the constant relentless bombardment of hippy ads in our feeds. They've mistaken our love for nature-themed memes as a genuine passion for tie-dye and jam bands. And after Tom got his 45th advertisement of the popular...

Discover the Longevity Benefits of Purple Sweet Potatoes According to Veganuary, the purple sweet potato is the vegetable of the year for 2024! Purple sweet potatoes are native to the regions of Okinawa and Kagoshima in Japan. In Japan, purple sweet potatoes...

Back in 2012, Tom began working on a photo series with a client, Belmont Village Senior Living, called “Lasting Love,” taking portraits of couples that have been married for fifty or more years. Tom and I were 28 years old at the time and planning our wedding, which...

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