Older adults who knowingly took placebo pills showed significant gains in memory, physical performance, and stress reduction, highlighting the mind’s role in healthy aging. Can the mind help slow some of the effects of aging? A new study suggests it can. Researchers at Università Cattolica in Milan found that older adults who took a placebo [...]

Collagen supplements may help with some skin, joint, and muscle outcomes, but current evidence is uneven and still limited. Collagen supplements have become some of the wellness industry’s most popular products, with claims that they can support smoother skin, healthier joints, and more. But do they actually work? A large new evidence review, which combined [...]

Scientists found a concerning Alzheimer’s link involving glucosamine, a joint supplement used by millions. A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from University of Florida scientists. The study found that people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who reported taking glucosamine [...]

New evidence suggests calcium and vitamin D supplements may do far less to prevent fractures and falls than widely believed. Calcium and vitamin D supplements, whether taken separately or together, provide little to no meaningful benefit in preventing fractures or falls in most older adults, according to a major review published in The BMJ. Nearly [...]