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Apr 5, 2023 | prohealth.com | Cambria Glosz

Rate this article average: 0 out of 5) average: 0 out of 5)Rate this article Print Most people would agree that they’d like to live a long life. However, what we really want are not just longer lifespans but also longer healthspans—the number of years lived without developing chronic conditions that impact our quality of life.

Apr 5, 2023 | prohealth.com | Cambria Glosz

Rate this article average: 0 out of 5) average: 0 out of 5)Rate this article Print Previously used mainly for allergy relief and immune support, quercetin has emerged in recent years as a longevity-boosting supplement. From clearing senescent cells to supporting cognitive function to increasing lifespan in yeast and animals, quercetin is now thought to do more than simply relieve itchy eyes.

Apr 3, 2023 | prohealth.com | Cambria Glosz

Updated on 4/3/23 by Cambria Glosz, MS, RDCognitive decline tops the list of health conditions that our society fears the most as we age, and for good reason: 1 in 3 seniors will die with a form of memory or cognitive loss. Conditions involving cognitive loss are often more feared than those affecting the rest of the body, as it means losing a part of who we are as a human—our personality, our memories, and our thoughts.

Mar 29, 2023 | prohealth.com | Cambria Glosz

Although they are two different processes, senescence and autophagy both play an essential role in how quickly—or slowly—our cells age. High levels of cellular senescence and impaired autophagy can lead to degenerative processes like DNA damage, cellular stress and inflammation, which cause aging and age-related conditions. But what exactly are cellular senescence and autophagy?

Mar 29, 2023 | prohealth.com | Cambria Glosz

Rate this article average: 0 out of 5) average: 0 out of 5)Rate this article Print Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+, is a compound that is fundamental to our lives. Without NAD+, hundreds of life-giving reactions would not be able to take place. As a coenzyme, NAD+ helps other enzymes to function properly and carry out these reactions.