Posts tagged healthspan

Are Quest Bars healthy or just better junk food?

Are Quest Bars healthy or just better junk food?

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 24, 2025 · 14 min read

Quest Bars promise high protein, low sugar, and dessert-like flavors. Here is what the science and nutrition facts say about whether Quest Bars are healthy, when they help, and when they can quietly work against your goals. “Most people do better when their protein is planned instead of improvised. A Quest Bar can be a […]

Is nitrate free bacon actually better for you?

Is nitrate free bacon actually better for you?

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 22, 2025 · 12 min read

“Nitrate free bacon” sounds safer and cleaner, but the chemistry behind those labels is far more complicated than the marketing. Here is what the research really says and how to enjoy bacon more safely, if you choose to keep it on your plate. “Most ‘nitrate free bacon’ still delivers nitrates from celery or other natural […]

What is the difference between magnesium citrate and magnesium glycinate?

What is the difference between magnesium citrate and magnesium glycinate?

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 22, 2025 · 14 min read

Magnesium citrate and magnesium glycinate are two of the most useful forms of magnesium, but they behave very differently in your body. Knowing what is the difference between magnesium citrate and magnesium glycinate can help you choose the right one for constipation, sleep, mood, and long-term health. “When patients ask me what is the difference […]

Sauna health benefits: steam or infrared?

Sauna health benefits: steam or infrared?

Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, recovery, and physical therapy expert avatar
Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, recovery, and physical therapy expert
Oct 21, 2025 · 14 min read

Regular sauna sessions can act like “light cardio” for your blood vessels, lowering inflammation and supporting heart health when you use them often and safely. Here is how to get real sauna health benefits without taking unnecessary risks. “Think of the sauna as a controlled stress test for your circulation. Done right, short, frequent heat […]

Is testosterone replacement therapy cost worth it for us?

Is testosterone replacement therapy cost worth it for us?

Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert avatar
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Aug 06, 2025 · 12 min read

Testosterone replacement therapy cost is more than a monthly pharmacy bill. It includes lab work, clinic visits, time, side effect monitoring, and the real question: do the health and quality‑of‑life gains justify the investment for you. “Testosterone therapy is like any other long-term investment: you have to look at the total cost, the likely returns, […]

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