Ditch the Pills: Why Doctors Are Prescribing Kiwis, Deep Breaths, and No More Pasta Before Bed



Active Aging News

Weekly Edition • October 31, 2025



Health and Wellness


The "Fountain of Youth" Debate: GLP-1s After 50

Eight percent of us over 65 have tried a GLP-1 (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.). Dubbed the "Fountain of Youth," these drugs offer huge wins: better heart and kidney function, plus a possible shield against dementia!

But, here's the catch for our age group: Rapid weight loss accelerates the muscle and bone loss we're already fighting. Don't trade frailty for fitness! Learn the four simple, essential steps to boost your protein and prioritize resistance training to keep the benefits without sacrificing your precious muscle and bone.

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Health and Wellness


Ditch the Pills: Why Doctors Are Prescribing Kiwis, Deep Breaths, and No More Pasta Before Bed

If your gut is giving you grief—be it heartburn, persistent constipation, or the chaos of IBS—you're not alone! Forget the shame; up to two-thirds of adults struggle with GI symptoms. This guide, backed by doctor advice, covers simple, food-based fixes. Learn how a Low-FODMAP diet can dramatically reduce IBS pain, why eating just two kiwis works wonders for sluggishness, and how Apple Cider Vinegar can help tame the "fire pit" of GERD.

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Health and Wellness


Stop Killing Your 'Miracle Molecule': The Mouthwash Mistake Making Your Arteries Stiff

A groundbreaking study shows that your oral bacteria are the secret key to heart health after 50! We're less efficient at converting artery-relaxing compounds from healthy foods (like beets). Even worse, using antiseptic mouthwash can instantly kill these friendly microbes, effectively stiffening your arteries.

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Health and Wellness


How Artificial Intelligence is About to Hyper-Personalize Your Cancer Screening

AI is officially the new co-pilot in oncology. Doctors are now using this smart tech to read mammograms and colonoscopies, promising to catch subtle signals the human eye might miss. Learn where AI is helping most right now (hello, breast and lung screens!) and why experts say the future of cancer care is hyper-personalized. Plus, discover the one reason your doctor is holding back before fully trusting the robot.

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“For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin — real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.”

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