Our Health Blog

As we age, our bodies naturally lose lean muscle mass and our bones become less dense. Because of this, it's not uncommon for those in the aging population to fall or lose balance, which often can result in an injury. While strength training and cardio are important, especially as we age, agility exercises are just as important.

You may have seen ads on TV or online recently talking about skincare and anti-aging treatments that involve peptides. But what exactly are peptides and why are people talking about them? Peptides are a short chain of amino acids that have been linked together, creating proteins. Peptides are the rulers of other cells and molecules, meaning they can control and dictate how they behave. When it comes to aging, the most important protein is collagen peptides.

Our bodies are made to fight off infections, harmful bacteria, illnesses, and viruses. However, most people don’t take action to improve their chances against these ailments until they are actually feeling sick. Like many other things, it’s better to get out in front of the issue and boost your immune system so you can give your body a leg up in fighting off the bad guys.

In a recent report by CNN, a study found that a poor-quality Western diet kills sperm count and lowers male testosterone. According to the report, "Total sperm count in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand dropped by up to 60% in the 38 years between 1973 and 2011, the research found -- an acceleration of a trend that began in the 1940s. More recent studies show the trend is continuing."

Our skin is one of the first things to show signs of aging. Naturally, we lose collagen and elasticity, causing saggy and loose skin. The sun and other atmospheric factors can cause wrinkles and skin discoloration. Our hormones can also play a role in changes in our skin, losing estrogen as we age. Luckily, there are preventative measures we can take to make sure that our skin stays healthy and youthful. If you're looking for a skincare line that can do it all, we recommend SkinCeuticals.

At LongevityMed we are aware of the anxiety that the Covid-19 virus is causing throughout our country. As a means of doing what we can to reduce the anxiety and risk of the virus transmission, we are implementing the following guidelines for the next couple of months for the practice.

Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the two main components in the cannabis plant. Typically, these are taken together when the user smokes or ingests marijuana. However, each substance is different and provides users with different experiences when taken or used separately.

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