The First Year Is the One That Matters

The First Year Is the One That Matters

Paul Malkmus
Published on: 12/10/2026

Heard the stories about people who retire and get sick within a year? Here's what the research really found — and what protects you in those first twelve months.

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Nobody Warned You That Retirement Would Feel Like This

Nobody Warned You That Retirement Would Feel Like This

Ann Malkmus
Published on: 12/10/2026

Retired and feeling lonely, restless, or unsure who you are now? You're in far bigger company than you think — and this season has more in it than you'd guess.

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Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen: What the Science Actually Shows

Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen: What the Science Actually Shows

Paul & Ann Malkmus
Published on: 31/08/2026

Your body was made for sunlight — and what you put on your skin to block it matters more than most people realize. A clear, food-first guide to sun, sunscreen, and real protection.

Your Body's Most Overlooked System: Lymphatic System Health Explained

Your Body's Most Overlooked System: Lymphatic System Health Explained

Paul & Ann Malkmus
Published on: 31/08/2026

Your lymphatic system runs the immune response, clears brain waste during sleep, and has no pump of its own. Here's what moves it — and what practitioners are finding.

The Quiet Mineral Your Thyroid Can't Work Without: A Food-First Guide to Iodine and Thyroid Health

The Quiet Mineral Your Thyroid Can't Work Without: A Food-First Guide to Iodine and Thyroid Health

Paul & Ann Malkmus
Published on: 31/08/2026

Iodine deficiency is rising in the U.S. — quietly. Here’s what iodine actually does, which foods provide it best, and why selenium belongs alongside it.

The Gene That May Be Working Against You: What MTHFR Reveals About How Your Body Actually Uses Food

The Gene That May Be Working Against You: What MTHFR Reveals About How Your Body Actually Uses Food

Paul & Ann Malkmus
Published on: 31/08/2026

MTHFR gene variants affect how your body uses folate and regulates mood, hormones, and detox. Here’s what the research and practitioners say — and what to do about it.