Longevity myths include claims that certain practices can add years to your life, or that people in old records lived for centuries. The 2026 Minerva medica critical review says none of the factors it examines, including genetic factors, determines extreme longevity on its own, and that their interaction over a lifetime appears to raise the chance of surviving to very advanced … [Read more...] about Longevity Myths: A Guide to What Research Actually Shows
Healthy Aging Guides
Calcium Supplements for Bone Density: Safety, Food, and Options
Calcium supplements can help fill a calcium gap, but they are only one part of protecting bone density. The best choice depends on what you eat, your vitamin D status, your medicines, your fall risk, and whether a clinician has found osteoporosis or another bone-health concern. Making sure you have enough calcium and vitamin D, reducing falls, and getting a clinician-led plan … [Read more...] about Calcium Supplements for Bone Density: Safety, Food, and Options
Astaxanthin Anti-Aging: Safety and Daily Function
Astaxanthin is not shown to extend human life or reverse aging, but it is a supplement some people consider while trying to stay active, clear-headed, and confident at home. The most useful question is whether it fits a daily-life goal you care about, such as keeping up with a walk, remembering appointments, or reducing an already-heavy pill routine. A study of adults ages 65 … [Read more...] about Astaxanthin Anti-Aging: Safety and Daily Function
Osteoporosis Medications Comparison: Fracture Evidence and Questions to Ask
The fracture outcome measured in one 2022 network meta-analysis (Frontiers in Pharmacology, PubMed 35222037) is fracture risk against placebo, not a head-to-head ranking of one drug against another. That review found teriparatide, denosumab, alendronate and raloxifene were each associated with fewer fractures than placebo in people with chronic kidney disease, people on … [Read more...] about Osteoporosis Medications Comparison: Fracture Evidence and Questions to Ask
Best Bone Health Vitamins: A Guide to Calcium and Vitamin D Gaps
The two nutrients the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) names for bone strength are calcium and vitamin D. Calcium hardens and strengthens bone, and vitamin D helps your body absorb the calcium you eat. The NIAMS page does not name a single best bone health vitamin or say any one vitamin rebuilds bone density. For a closer look at how … [Read more...] about Best Bone Health Vitamins: A Guide to Calcium and Vitamin D Gaps