Daniel Reeves

Longevity & Nutrition Editor

Writes about healthspan research, supplements, and evidence-based nutrition.

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Nutrition

Fermented foods and probiotics: what the label really tells you

Enjoy fermented foods for their flavor while learning which gut health claims deserve a closer look.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Nuts and Nut Butters: Give Them a Useful Place in Everyday Meals

Choose a form you enjoy, compare everyday products fairly and plan simple ways to use what you buy.

Daniel Reeves

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Longevity

When Smell Changes With Age, Look Beyond the Coffee Cup

Changes in familiar aromas deserve attention, with practical steps for medical conversations, enjoyable meals and safety at home.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Vitamin B12: Look at Food, Absorption and the Questions to Ask

Identify reliable sources, understand why intake is only part of the picture, and separate deficiency concerns from energy marketing.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Calcium Foods That Fit the Meals You Already Make

Look for reliable food sources, check fortified products and use everyday meals to spot where a useful change could fit.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Thawing Frozen Food Starts With a Dinner Plan

Choose a thawing method that fits your schedule, and keep a backup meal for evenings when frozen food needs longer.

Daniel Reeves

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Longevity

Driving Changes With Age: Keep Everyday Journeys in the Plan

A useful driving conversation combines specific concerns, professional assessment and practical ways to keep reaching the places that matter.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Iron in Everyday Meals: Food Choices Without the Guesswork

Build familiar meals around useful iron sources, and understand why tiredness alone cannot tell you whether your levels are low.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Choosing a Plant Milk: Compare the Carton, Not the Trend

Protein, fortification and serving size can matter more than the plant pictured on the front of the carton.

Daniel Reeves

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Longevity

Advance Care Planning: Start With a Conversation

Talk about what matters, consider who could speak for you, and connect your wishes with the right documents and care team.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Supplement Labels: What to Check Before You Buy

Separate serving sizes, marketing claims and quality seals, then bring the right questions to your clinician or pharmacist.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Washing Produce: A Simple Routine Before You Chop

Use running water, handle ready-to-eat labels correctly, and keep clean produce separate from raw-food preparation.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Using a Food Thermometer: Take the Guesswork Out of Dinner

Choose the right place to measure, match the temperature to the food, and build a reliable check into everyday cooking.

Daniel Reeves

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Longevity

Memory Changes With Age: Bring Your Concerns Into the Open

Describe changes in everyday life, prepare for a thoughtful assessment, and know why sudden confusion needs immediate help.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Food Allergy Labels: Make Your Shopping Check More Reliable

Understand US ingredient declarations and advisory warnings, then build a repeatable label check around your personal allergy plan.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Beans and Pulses: Give Them a Place in Everyday Meals

Choose a texture you enjoy, use convenient cooked options, and understand why dried beans need their own preparation plan.

Daniel Reeves

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Longevity

Home Fall Prevention: Start With the Routes You Use Most

Review familiar routes, turn observations into specific repairs, and involve the person using the space in every decision.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Lactose Intolerance: Make Food Changes With Less Guesswork

Understand how lactose intolerance differs from milk allergy, prepare useful symptom notes, and protect nutrition when changing familiar foods.

Daniel Reeves

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Longevity

Eye Care as You Age: Look Beyond Reading Glasses

Separate common focusing changes from eye health checks, prepare for dilation, and recognize symptoms that should never wait for a routine visit.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Added Sugars on Labels: Read Them Without Double Counting

Understand the two sugar lines on US labels, compare everyday foods fairly, and choose changes that still leave room for enjoyment.

Daniel Reeves

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Longevity

A Medication Review as You Age: Bring the Whole Picture

Prepare a complete medicine list, raise practical concerns, and leave your review knowing which instructions changed and who will follow up.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Leftovers That Make It to Lunch: A Safer Storage Routine

Plan cooling, labeling and reheating before dinner ends, so tomorrow's meal comes with a clear history instead of a guessing game.

Daniel Reeves

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Longevity

Bone Density Screening: Questions to Bring to Your Next Visit

Understand who screening recommendations cover, what a bone density scan measures, and how to prepare for a conversation about fracture risk.

Daniel Reeves

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Nutrition

Whole Grains: Choosing Beyond the Brown Bread

Understand what makes a grain whole, read the ingredient list, and find options that work with the meals you already enjoy.

Daniel Reeves