Articles on healthy aging, longevity, skin, joints, bones and staying active from Dr. Don Colbert, MD.
Tea and Heart Health: The Simple Mistake That May Cancel It Out
A study of nearly 486,000 adults linked regular tea drinking to fewer heart and blood vessel problems. Black tea stood out, and drinking it burning hot was the surprising catch.
Sauna Health Benefits: One Session Sends Immune Cells Surging
A Finnish study of 51 adults found one sauna session sent every type of white blood cell measured into the bloodstream. Dr. Colbert explains what it means and how to use heat safely after 40.
Fiber for Knee Arthritis Pain? A Surprising Gut-Joint Link
A 2026 University of Nottingham trial found that a daily prebiotic fiber called inulin modestly eased knee arthritis pain and improved grip strength. Here is what it means for your gut and your joints.
Mediterranean Diet and Aging: 2 Tiny Proteins Tied to Your Plate
A USC study found that older adults who ate the most Mediterranean-style meals had higher levels of two tiny mitochondrial proteins tied to heart and brain health. Here is what it means for your plate.
Silent Atherosclerosis Found in 57% of Adults Who Felt Fine
A major new study found hidden artery plaque in more than half of adults who felt perfectly healthy, sometimes starting in their 20s. Here is what it means for you and the everyday habits that matter most.
Strength Training for Seniors: 4 Simple Moves, 4 Minutes a Day
A new Penn State trial found that a 4-minute daily home routine helped inactive adults over 65 rise from a chair faster and balance longer. Here is what it means and how to start safely.
Diet and Biological Aging: What 10 Healthy Diets Have in Common
A study of about 7,500 adults linked 10 different healthy diets to slower biological aging. Dr. Colbert explains the common thread and how to build a plate you will actually keep eating.
Autophagy and Aging: Why More Cleanup Isn’t Always Better
Many people assume cellular cleanup simply fades with age. A new human cell study found a surprising paradox after 70, plus a hint that gentle exercise may help. Here is what it means for you.
Steps a Day for Brain Health: Why You May Not Need 10,000
A Harvard study that followed 296 adults for about 9 years linked modest daily walking with slower tau buildup and slower memory decline in people at risk. Here is what it means for you.
SoftWave Therapy: The Needle-Free Joint Pain Breakthrough Everyone Is Asking About
SoftWave is a gentle, FDA-cleared acoustic wave therapy for joint and soft tissue pain, now available at Dr. Colbert’s practice in Lake Mary, FL and Southlake, TX. Here is how it works, what the research shows, and who it may help.
