La Jolla Vitality Co.
San Diego, California

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. Microplastics have become an increasingly visible environmental and health topic. These tiny plastic particles, generally defined as less than 5 millimeters in size, can be found throughout the environment, including in water, food, household dust, and air. Researchers have also detected micro- and nanoplastics in human biological samples. At the same time, it is important to keep the science in perspective. We still don't know exactly what t

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. Fall is a natural time to pause, reset, and reconnect with what matters most. As summer winds down and routines become more structured, the change of season offers an opportunity to establish healthy habits, refocus your priorities, and enter the final months of the year with intention. Rather than creating a long list of resolutions, consider choosing a few meaningful intentions that support the life and health you want to create. What Does

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. Cardiovascular fitness is one of the foundations of healthy aging. It reflects how efficiently your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles work together to deliver and use oxygen during physical activity. You don't need to be a marathon runner, or even particularly athletic, to improve your cardiovascular fitness. Small, consistent changes can help strengthen your heart, improve endurance, support metabolic health, and make everyday activit

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. Eating at restaurants is one of life’s pleasures. It gives us a chance to try new foods, spend time with friends and family, celebrate special occasions, and take a break from cooking. The good news? Healthy eating does not require avoiding restaurants. With a few simple strategies, you can make restaurant meals more nutritious while still enjoying the experience. At La Jolla Vitality Co., we believe healthy living should be sustainable, and

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. Cancer can sometimes feel random—and in some cases, it is. Genetics, chance, aging, environmental exposures, infections, and lifestyle factors can all contribute to cancer development. But cancer isn't always inevitable. Scientists now know that many cancers develop through a gradual process in which cells accumulate genetic and molecular changes over time. Some of the factors that contribute to those changes are modifiable. According to the

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. We wash our hands dozens of times a year, especially during cold and flu season, after using the bathroom, before eating, and whenever we're around someone who is sick. But with so many products available - regular hand soap, antibacterial soap, foaming soap, antimicrobial washes, and alcohol-based hand sanitizers - which one actually provides the best protection against illness? The answer may be surprising: For everyday handwashing, plain s

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. What if one of the most important things you can do for longevity happens three times a day? While no diet can guarantee a longer life, decades of nutrition research suggest that what we eat can substantially influence the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers, cognitive decline, and other chronic conditions that become more common with age. The good news is that you don't need an exotic diet, expensive supplements, or a c

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. The term “superfood” gets thrown around a lot. While no single food can prevent disease, reverse aging, or magically transform your health, some foods truly do pack an impressive amount of nutrients, fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds into each bite. The best approach isn't to eat one “miracle” food every day. Instead, build your diet around a wide variety of minimally processed, nutrient-den

Authored by La Jolla Vitality Co. Hormones are among the body's most powerful messengers. They influence growth, metabolism, appetite, sleep, mood, reproduction, sexual development, bone health, muscle mass and much more. And while hormones often become a topic of conversation during puberty, pregnancy, menopause or concerns about testosterone, hormonal health matters throughout the entire lifespan. The good news is that many of the habits that support healthy hormone functio