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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A small new trial gave older adults about 2 cups of blueberries a day for 3 months. Dr. Colbert explains the early gut and mood clues, what the study did not prove, and how to enjoy berries wisely.
A new study links a molecule made by certain gut bacteria to faster cognitive decline. Dr. Colbert explains what it really means and the simple, faith-filled steps that support your gut and brain.
A University of Florida study linked glucosamine use to faster decline in people who already had memory problems. Dr. Colbert explains what the research shows, what it does not show, and wise next steps.
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.
A study of nearly 200,000 adults links eating after dinner or after bedtime to a 20% to 30% higher risk of liver disease. Here is what it means, and the simple evening habit worth trying.
A Swedish study followed the same 427 people from age 16 to 63. It found that fitness and strength slip earlier than most of us think, and that people who became active as adults still did better.