Don Colbert MD

Dr. Don Colbert MD is a New York Times Best Selling Author and practicing medical doctor who specializes in preventative and anti-aging medicine.

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In my book Live Long and Strong, I share the health markers worth tracking as you age, including simple ways to support your strength and longevity: https://t.co/sByNHWTaeV

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🚨 Four minutes a day may be all it takes to help inactive seniors move better.

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. It is a short, simple routine you can do at home.

Here is what I tell my patients: strength is something you can keep building at any age. Start small, check with your doctor first, and be thankful for a body made to move.

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I break down the study, the four moves and how to start safely here:
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If you want to go deeper on aging well, my book Live Long and Strong walks through the twelve health markers that add years to your life and strength to your days: https://t.co/sByNHWTaeV

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🔬 Ten different healthy diets were linked to slower biological aging, and they seem to share one surprising secret.

In a study of about 7,500 adults, 10 distinct healthy eating patterns were each linked to slower biological aging, a measure of how fast your body is aging compared with the calendar. The lesson is bigger than any single diet.

Here is what I tell my patients: the best plate is the one you will actually keep eating, so start with a pattern you enjoy and stay consistent.

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I break down the study and how to build a plate you will keep eating here:
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In my book Fasting Zone, I explain how to approach fasting wisely and gently, and how it fits into a lifestyle that supports your body's natural cleanup rhythms: https://t.co/ilu0IWHPAD

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🔬 After 70, more cellular cleanup is not always better, a new study suggests.

Many people assume autophagy, the body's cellular cleanup process, simply fades with age. A new human cell study found a surprising paradox after 70. Researchers also saw a hint that gentle exercise may help.

Here is what I tell my patients: balance matters more than extremes. Move your body every day, rest well, and care for your body as the temple it is.

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I break down the study, what the paradox means, and the gentle habits worth starting here:
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Night leg cramps or trouble sleeping? Dr. Colbert explains why low magnesium may play a role & the simple things.
👉 Watch the full Clip here: https://t.co/Yp2tsTwfZX
#Magnesium #LegCramps #SleepBetter #HealthyAging

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Dr. Colbert says cheese has about a 25 to 1 ratio of calcium to magnesium, and most Americans are already low in magnesium.
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#Magnesium #HeartHealth #NutritionTips #HealthyAging

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In my book Brain Zone, I share everyday habits like walking, nutrition and sleep that support memory and mental clarity as we age: https://t.co/kDUXfVRhLc

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🧠 You may not need 10,000 steps a day to support your brain as you age.

In a Harvard study that followed 296 adults for about 9 years, modest daily walking was linked to slower tau buildup and slower memory decline in people at risk. It shows a link, not proof of cause.

Here is what I tell my patients: do not let a big number discourage you. A steady walk most days, maybe with a friend or in prayer, is a wise place to start.

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I break down the Harvard study and what to do with it here:
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Losing strength or energy after 30? Dr. Colbert shares the low testosterone signs. 👉 Watch the full Episode here: https://t.co/ibd1hh4edg
#MensHealth #Testosterone #HealthyAging #MuscleHealth

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Dr. Colbert says your waist size can be a warning sign for high blood pressure: He shares simple habits he says may help, like more water, etc..
👉 Watch the full Episode here: https://t.co/ZhXJvTXTV6
#BloodPressure #HeartHealth #HealthyAging #NutritionTips

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I break down the study, what it did not prove, and how to enjoy berries wisely here:
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🫐 Two cups of blueberries a day for 3 months gave researchers early clues about gut and mood in older adults.

In a small new trial, seniors ate about 2 cups of blueberries daily. Scientists saw early signs linking the gut and mood, but the study was small and cannot prove blueberries cause better mood.

Here is what I tell my patients: berries are a simple, delicious way to feed your gut with fiber and plant compounds. Enjoy them as part of a colorful whole food plate, and be thankful for what God put in the garden.

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In my book Live Long and Strong, I walk through the twelve health markers that matter most as we age, including muscle and strength: https://t.co/sByNHWTaeV

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🔬 Your fitness and strength may start slipping much earlier than you think.

A Swedish study followed the same 427 people from age 16 to 63. Fitness and strength declined earlier than most of us expect, but people who became active as adults still did better.

Here is what I tell my patients: it is never too late to start walking, lifting and moving more. Our bodies are a gift to steward, and strength is built one ordinary day at a time.

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I break down the 47-year study and what to do with it here:
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