Science matters at The 100 Year LifestyleⓇ. It always has and always will. We often write about and cite recent studies to bring you up to date on the latest information regarding your health and lifestyle. And while we do our research before bringing those studies to you, we aren’t there, […]

    Here’s one of those things we all know is true but still find hard to believe. Most people spend more time researching what car to buy than they spend on the decision of whether or not to have surgery. Think about it. We compare models, model years, colors, safety ratings, resale value, options, The […]

    We’ve long been told to expect that aging inevitably comes with decline, particularly when it comes to brain health. But the latest research is contradicting that story. Instead, it’s telling a more optimistic—and more complicated—one. Are Americans really growing smarter? The findings? The […]

  In a world that sells quick fixes and instant results, it’s easy to fall for quick fixes, especially when it comes to aging. Whether we’re talking about an expensive wrinkle cream, a weight-loss injection, or even a pricey protein shake, these “quick fixes” often rarely about actual healing. The […]

    As a chiropractor, I’ve seen it too many times to count. Patients walk into my office discouraged, defeated, and convinced that their body is broken. They have listened to what conventional medicine says and are convinced that age-related decline is inevitable. Specifically, they believe that their […]

    The U.S. has become a nation of pill poppers. How did we get here, and where, exactly, is here? With an estimated 6.7 billion prescriptions filled in 2024, that’s over 19 prescriptions of all types (not just pills) per person per year—and that’s spread across the whole population, from newborns […]

  For many of us, the minute the weather gets warm we start thinking about a vacation at the ocean. We can’t seem to get enough Vitamin Sea! The sun, the sand, the salt water – all spell relaxation and rejuvenation. But there’s more. There are some serious health benefits to a trip to the The post […]

    Now that the warm weather is here, most people are thinking cold season is behind us. We tend to associate colds with wintertime—snow, scarves, and sneezes. But if you’ve ever come down with a cold when it’s 85 degrees and sunny, you’re not alone. The fact is that between 10,000,000 and […]

    Part 1 of this article discussed in depth how osteoarthritis (OA) is often misunderstood as an inevitable consequence of aging, but it’s actually a degenerative process—not a disease—and one that can be influenced, slowed, or even reversed through the right lifestyle choices. Affecting over 32 […]

    In a recent poll, 45% of U.S. adults said that they averaged six hours of sleep each night, or less. Of those 3,364 polled, 37% said their sleep quality was fair, while 14% said it was poor or very poor. It’s no secret that Americans aren’t getting enough good sleep. And there are The post Fruits […]

    We all know about inflammation. And, regardless of our age, we all know about aging. But have you heard of inflammaging? Probably not. Yet, this slow-burning process could be one of the most important factors in how we age, feel, and how long we live. Inflammation isn’t always the bad guy. It has […]

    Today we are all considering our own healthy longevity. And food is a central part of and often the starting point for the conversation. The Center for Food as Medicine recently published a lengthy Food as Medicine Report. One particularly interesting section of the report is their “Attempt to Define […]

    If any medical professional tells you that you have a health challenge that can’t be healed, or even survived, tell them about Lindsey Freeman. Her healing story perfectly epitomizes the healthcare systems inability to “predict” healing. Diagnosed with a rare, incurable condition, she was told […]

    You may have seen Dr. Goobie’s amazing video. Almost 16 million people have watched it so far, and it’s been talked about by a variety of sources online for a lot of different reasons. His story affects us all, in more ways than you might think. It’s important that we all hear, at The post What […]

    It was in 1473, at the age of 18, that Michelangelo began to perform dissections of the human body. From a very young age he believed that human beings were God’s most perfect creation. As such, for artists to capture or imitate the human body was art’s highest goal and the closest mortal The post […]