Photo by Anna Shvets Mitochondria are tiny power plants inside your cells, turning the nutrients you eat into the energy ( ATP ) that fuels your entire body. They keep  your metabolism humming, your brain sharp, and your heart pumping strong. Healthy mitochondria protect and repair cells, giving you more energy for workouts, better focus at work, and greater resilience as you age. But when they slow down? Aging accelerates, and the systems that keep you moving, thinking, and

Photo by Julie Aagaard  Winter has a way of draining your spark. Shorter days mean less sunlight, which can lower  serotonin and vitamin D — two key players in mood and energy. Cold weather also keeps most of us indoors, moving less and sharing more seasonal bugs. Even your sleep and circadian rhythm can shift, leaving you feeling sluggish before the day even starts. But you don’t have to settle for low winter energy. With a few smart, science-backed habits, you can support v

Photo by Kampus Production Free Radicals: Basics and How To Fight Them for Longevity Devan Ciccarelli is a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Women's Fitness Specialist who writes on health and lives in Florida with her two kids. Your body produces free radicals for practical reasons, but problems arise when they get out of balance. So how do we keep them in check? And more importantly, how do we protect our bodies from the damage they can cause over time s