Pickleball vs. The Gym: Which Is Better for Aging? | Dr. Don Colbert, MD Ep. 4
Dr. Don Colbert, MD on the racket-sport longevity research, what pickleball does for the brain and balance, and how to play without getting hurt.
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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.
An 8-year study of 12,772 adults linked six common sugar substitutes to faster decline in memory and thinking, especially before 60. Here is what it means and how to retrain your sweet tooth.
A 2026 study of more than 87,000 adults found that getting less than about 42 minutes of bright daylight a day was linked to higher dementia risk. Here is what it means and how to get more light.
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.
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.
Warm, hearty turkey sweet potato chili made in the slow cooker with beans, peppers and cozy fall spices. A simple, healthy dinner the whole family will ask for again.
A small home study from Japan found that 3 drops of Hinoki cypress root oil at bedtime were linked to fewer night wakings in women. Here is what it means, its limits, and how to build better sleep.
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.
Americans aren’t drinking more coffee, yet coffee calories rose nearly 40%. A new Tufts study points to non-dairy creamer, not sugar, as the top add-in. Here’s what it means for your morning cup.
A rigorous two-year trial found high-dose DHA fish oil reached the brain but did not help memory. Dr. Colbert explains what that means and the food-first habits worth your effort.