2026-02-24
Alcohol, Aging, and Long-Term Health: What the Evidence Shows
Alcohol consumption interacts with aging biology in complex ways. This article covers the liver, brain, cardiovascular, and cancer evidence, plus what nutritional strategies can mitigate harm.
2026-02-24
Healthcare Access Barriers in Aging: How Financial and Structural Constraints Drive Worse Outcomes
Cost-related medication nonadherence, missed appointments, and care fragmentation each independently increase hospitalization and mortality in older adults. This article reviews the evidence on access barriers and what interventions actually move outcomes.
2026-02-24
Heat Stress and Aging: Why Older Adults Are More Vulnerable and How to Adapt
Thermoregulatory capacity declines with aging: sweating onset is delayed, cardiovascular reserve is reduced, and thirst is blunted. This article covers why older adults face higher heat mortality risk and what evidence supports safe heat adaptation.
2026-02-24
Recurrent UTIs in Aging: Prevention Strategies Beyond Antibiotics
Recurrent urinary tract infections are common in older adults, particularly post-menopausal women, and lead to significant antibiotic overuse. This article covers evidence-based prevention strategies including d-mannose, cranberry, and vaginal microbiome support.
2026-02-23
Copper and Zinc Balance: Enzymatic Roles, Aging-Related Shifts, and Supplementation Risks
Copper and zinc compete for absorption and must stay in balance. Zinc supplementation without copper co-dosing can induce copper deficiency, causing anemia and neurological symptoms. Aging shifts the Cu/Zn ratio and affects superoxide dismutase activity — monitoring both matters.