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Keep the people who make you laugh and feel joyful close--they are actually good for your health. Laugher has myriad benefits and can even help reduce pain! We take a dive into gelotology (the study of laughter) to understand how laughter can improve quality of life AND longevity. 

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Aging Affects Your Response to Medications: Aging alters the absorption rates and excretion processes of medications from the body in very specific ways. This also means that older people can suffer more drug interactions. There are steps you can take to better understand your medications and protect yourself.

Have you heard about "bioavailability" and you're not sure what it means? Check out our blog for a simple breakdown of what the concept is.

If you’re a migraineur and have decided to start making lifestyle changes to prevent your migraines without medicines, your brain’s recovery will take time. Carefully monitoring your diet and maintaining proper cell hydration, or Electrolyte Homeostasis, takes attention, time, and self-control. You’ll be doing your best and you likely won’t see full results right away.

Nearly one in ten Americans suffers from migraines. It's important to  learn the signs of a migraine for yourself and for those you care about.