14 Ways to Maintain a Youthful Brain – by Curbing Chronic Inflammation

While there are many factors believed to contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and various forms of dementia, one biological common thread that keeps showing up across countless studies is chronic inflammation, often also referred to as “inflammaging.” One of the organs that’s particularly sensitive to easily damaged by years of unchecked chronic inflammation? It’s your brain. But the good news is that chronic inflammation is heavily influenced by the choices we make every day, and when done right, you can shift your brain health in a positive direction for decades to come – so the time to start is now.

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Dr. Frank Lipman

Apr 14, 2025

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Yes, Your Cocktail is a Cancer Risk: 7 Thoughts on Why Alcohol Is Such Bad News

Here’s a hard truth: alcohol contributes to cancer. The statistics are sobering. Globally, an estimated 4% of all cancers are linked with alcohol consumption. Best estimates suggest that alcohol contributes to, every year, 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths in the U.S. Think that’s way, way too many? So do I. Here’s the topline of what you need to know about the carcinogenic substance that most Americans are imbibing on a regular basis, usually with no clue of how they’re putting their health at risk.

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Dr. Alexandra Davidson

Apr 11, 2025

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The Seven Central Nodes of Functional Medicine: Decoding Symptoms for Lasting Wellness

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has developed a framework of seven central nodes to identify imbalances, uncover root causes, and restore the body’s natural equilibrium. You can think of these nodes as key pillars that support your overall health. Here's a rundown:

Health Coach Tip - Nutritional Needs Throughout Your Menstrual Cycle

Throughout your cycle, hormonal shifts affect your metabolism, cravings, and nutrient processing. By aligning your nutrition with these changes, you can boost endurance, stabilize mood, and improve overall well-being.

10 Do-Right-Now Tips to Slow Brain Aging and Keep It Vital for Decades

While there’s no side-stepping the aging process – if you’re lucky enough to wake up every day, aging is coming for you – there are a lot of moves we can make today to start slowing it down. One of the most essential areas to focus on? Let’s begin with your grey matter. Start treating it right now, and your brain (as well as the rest of you) will reap a lifetime of benefits. The more brain health-supportive behaviors you can pile on now, the slower it will age, and the longer and better it will function.

Want to Reduce Low-Back Pain? Take a Walk

When it comes to low-back pain, walking might be better than rest, according to a recent study. Here's why.

Health Coach Tip - Cycle-Syncing Your Workouts for Your Menstrual Cycle

What if the secret to unlocking your best workouts wasn’t in a new training program, but in your body’s own natural rhythm? Learn all about it here.

Microplastics Are Everywhere — Here are 18 Ways to Keep Them Out of Your Body

When it comes to living healthy for as long as possible, purging plastic from your life will get your longevity wagon rolling in the right direction. What a few decades ago was seen as the ultimate modern living must-have – Tupperware Party anyone? – we now know that plastic is an incredibly problematic, disease-triggering product that hovers near the top of the must-to-avoid list. A big part of the problem is the matter of ‘microplastics,’ and ‘nanoplastics’ – those bazillions of plastic particles, some smaller than a grain of rice and some not visible without a microscope. They’ve infiltrated just about every aspect of our environment. Consequently, most of us are consuming countless microplastic particles annually, putting us in the path of multiple damaging health effects.

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