Increasing age is the #1 risk factor for cancer. A growing body of evidence supports the hypothesis that by slowing the aging process, you may delay or prevent the onset or…
Author: <span>Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS</span>
A recent study published in BMC Geriatrics (click here) found that nearly half of people in their 40s are now showing early signs of frailty (“pre-frailty”) that are typically seen…
Working long hours can be detrimental to your health. According to 2017 statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, full and part-time workers in the United States work an average…
Two recent medical studies confirm that remaining active is probably the best way for older adults to live longer and remain happy well into their golden years. Best of all,…
Natural Killer (NK) cells have long been the immune system’s “soldiers” on the battlefield protecting us from infections. NK cells are also in charge of protecting us against the onset,…
New research suggests that getting a good dose of sunlight on a regular basis will help you live longer, healthier, and happier. Apart from the positive effects of vitamin D,…
A tumor isn’t just a clump of cancer cells. Tumors are composed of multiple cell types. In addition to cancer cells, tumors contain a wide variety of non-cancer cells, including…
Even though cancer is catching up, the Number 1 cause of premature death is still heart attack and stroke. Fortunately, this is largely preventable by making meaningful changes in diet…
Peptides are bioregulatory molecules made up of short chains of amino acids linked together. They are smaller than proteins. Peptides are defined as molecules consisting of 2 to 50 amino…
This subset of cancer cells are also known as tumor-initiating cells (TICs) and tumor-survival cells (TSCs). Many experts believe that successful eradication of cancer stem cells (CSCs) could revolutionize the…