Health & Nutrition Articles
Evidence-based guides to collagen, supplements, nutrition and ageing well — plain English, primary sources, dated figures.
-
What counts as aerobic exercise, how hard moderate should feel, how much WHO and national guidelines suggest after 65, and an example eight-week build-up.
-
Does glucosamine work? What the GAIT trial, Cochrane and NCCIH reviews found, how sulfate and hydrochloride labels differ, and key safety checks.
-
Pickleball for beginners: the core rules in plain language, paddles and balls explained, how to find courts anywhere, and safety tips for older players.
-
Massage gun or foam roller? What the research actually measured, who should be cautious, and the features to compare before you buy either one.
-
How to choose resistance bands as a beginner: band types, why colours vary by brand, latex allergy, safe anchoring and a gentle starter routine to try at home.
-
Why curcumin is poorly absorbed, what the black pepper (piperine) research really found, what regulators say about liver reports, and how to read the label.
-
Ubiquinol vs ubiquinone explained: what the absorption research shows, how to read a CoQ10 label by country, and the warfarin and statin cautions to discuss.
-
Walking pad vs treadmill for older adults: handrails, safety keys, speed, weight limits, space and noise compared, plus a home safety checklist.
-
Calcium citrate vs carbonate explained: elemental calcium, food and stomach acid, tablet maths, medicine timing and intake guidance by country.
-
How to read a probiotic label: strain names, CFU at end of shelf life, storage and how label rules differ in the US, Australia, UK/EU and Canada.