Photo by Elina Fairytale Written by Katie Koschalk, a health and wellness writer, certified holistic nutritionist, and certified personal trainer based in California. Most people hope to live a long life, but more importantly, they want those years to be good ones. That’s where the concepts of lifespan and healthspan come in. Lifespan is how long you live, while healthspan is how long you live well . Fortunately, many of the same habits that can extend your years also improve

Photo by Anna Shvets Written by Katie Koschalk, a health and wellness writer, certified holistic nutritionist, and certified personal trainer based in California. As you age, it’s not just your body that changes—your brain does, too. While some cognitive slowing is a normal part of aging, there are proven ways to keep your mind sharp, focused, and resilient.  Fortunately, it’s never too late to support your brain. The following strategies can help boost cognitive function whi

Image by LJNovaScotia Written by Katie Koschalk, a health and wellness writer, certified holistic nutritionist, and certified personal trainer based in California. Amino acids are essential to nearly every function in your body, and as you age, their importance only grows. That’s because one of the   biggest predictors of healthy aging  is something often overlooked: muscle. Maintaining lean muscle as you get older helps support metabolism, improve balance, regulate blood su