Evidence-graded reviews of the supplements, devices, and protocols that actually move biomarkers — scored on a four-axis rubric, with the receipts. No hype, just what the research supports.
Does metabolism slow down with age? Not when you think. The largest measurement study found adjusted energy burn is flat from 20 to 60, then declines slowly.
The best protein powder for seniors in 2026: why protein matters more after 50, how to choose one, what third-party testing means, and our five top picks.
Mary Burson·14 min
Supplements & Vitamins
Evidence-informed reviews of vitamins, minerals, and daily supplements — what actually moves the needle on health and longevity.
The best collagen supplements for aging skin and joints in 2026: what the research shows, how to choose collagen peptides, and our researched top picks.
The best CoQ10 supplements in 2026: ubiquinol vs ubiquinone, who actually benefits (statin users, heart health), how to dose it, and our researched top picks.
Does metabolism slow down with age? Not when you think. The largest measurement study found adjusted energy burn is flat from 20 to 60, then declines slowly.
Are home health monitoring devices covered by Medicare? Usually not. But FSA and HSA dollars cover far more. Here is what each program actually pays for.
How to choose a home health monitoring device: start with the health question you need answered, then buy the validated, correctly sized, readable model.
Mary Burson·13 min
Sleep
Sleep better tonight: evidence-informed guides and product reviews for supplements, trackers, bedding, and the habits that build deeper, longer rest.
The best magnesium for sleep in 2026: which forms (glycinate, citrate, more) actually help, how to choose and dose it safely, and our researched top picks.
The best sleep trackers in 2026 — rings, watches, and bands compared. What they really measure, accuracy limits, and how to use the data without obsessing.
Mary Burson·13 min
Healthy Habits
Practical guides for building habits that add good years — better sleep, quitting smoking, hydration, and more.
Anti-aging supplements explained by the evidence: the science of aging, which supplements have real human support, which are hype, and how to tell them apart.
The best NMN and NAD+ supplements in 2026 — and an honest look at the evidence. What NAD+ boosters can and can't do, how to vet an unregulated category, and our picks.
The best supplements for longevity in 2026, ranked by evidence: which longevity supplements have real human support, which are hype, and our researched top picks.
Mary Burson·7 min
Hearing
Over-the-counter hearing aids and hearing health after 50 — what the FDA category actually covers, how OTC compares with prescription, and which devices are worth the money.
How to test your hearing at home in about 20 minutes: a validated speech-in-noise test, the self-check questions, and the results that mean see a clinician.
Are OTC hearing aids FSA eligible? Yes, and HSA too. Original Medicare is a flat no, Medicare Advantage usually helps. Here is how to pay for them in 2026.
Mary Burson·13 min
Vision & Eye Health
Eye health after 50 — what actually changes in aging eyes, which supplements the evidence supports, and how to choose drops, readers and home checks.
The early signs of cataracts, what cataract vision looks like, and the real timeline from the first clouding to surgery, sourced to the NEI, AAO and AOA.
Macular degeneration risk factors sorted into what you cannot change and what you can, plus the Amsler grid done properly and the one symptom to call about.
