Yew Healthy Aging Nutraceuticals

Home
Canada
Halifax, NS
Yew Healthy Aging Nutraceuticals

Transforming your lifespan into healthspan through scientifically validated, pharmacist developed natural supplements.

04/23/2026

Ingredient Spotlight: Glutathione

Glutathione is one of those behind-the-scenes nutrients that doesn’t get enough attention, yet it plays a central role in how well your body handles stress, recovers, and ages over time.

Often referred to as the body’s “master antioxidant,” it’s deeply involved in protecting your cells, supporting detoxification, and helping other antioxidants do their jobs more effectively. Like many things tied to resilience and longevity, however, levels can decline with age, stress, and environmental exposure.

If you’re thinking about long-term health (not just how you feel today), but how you function years from now, it’s an ingredient worth understanding.

We’ve broken it down in more detail on our blog, including insights from our Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer, Matthew Allain. If you’re curious about how glutathione works in the body and why it’s such a key focus in healthy aging, it’s a great place to start.

Follow the link in our bio and check out Wellness for YEW.

cellularhealth beproactive

04/10/2026

Introducing our Ingredient Spotlight!

This week we are highlighting the benefits of Lutein.

Modern lifestyles mean our eyes face more strain than ever from screens, environmental light, and aging. Nutrients like lutein help support the eye's natural defense system and contribute to long-term visual performance.

One of the most studied nutrients for eye health, lutein is part of a group of carotenoids known as macular pigments, compounds that help protect the retina from everyday light exposure and oxidative stress.

Consistent intake of lutein through diet or supplementation is key to maintaining healthy levels.

04/03/2026

Over the past 12 weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of working with our incredible marketing intern as part of her very first work term.

Joining a startup is never simple, and she jumped right in during a busy and exciting time for us. From helping us with a rebrand to supporting our preparations for CHFA NOW Vancouver, she brought energy, creativity, and a strong drive to learn and contribute.

She played a key role in helping us develop our marketing plan and begin building a stronger presence on social media, something that will continue to shape how we grow moving forward.

Beyond her work, she was simply great to have on the team: self-motivated, thoughtful, collaborative, and always willing to jump in where needed. For a first work term, she set the bar incredibly high.

We feel very lucky to have had her with us and are excited to see where her career takes her next. Thank you for all the hard work, positivity, fresh ideas (and cookies!) you brought to the team. You’ll always have a place cheering you on here.

03/26/2026

At YEW Healthy Aging Nutraceuticals, everything we do is grounded in four core values:

Innovation: Constantly refining how our products are developed, validated, and experienced to ensure they’re effective, accessible, and built for real life.

Education: Empowering you with the knowledge to better understand your body, so you can make informed, proactive decisions about your long-term health.

Trust: Earned through transparency, evidence-based formulations, and clear, honest communication. No overpromising, just what works.

Sustainability : Supporting longevity not just within the body, but in the world around us through responsible, thoughtful practices.

Because we know healthy aging is a lifelong commitment shaped by the choices we make every day.

03/24/2026

Living longer doesn’t always mean living healthier. Many people spend the last years of life managing illness instead of enjoying the life they’ve built.

The goal isn’t just lifespan, it’s healthspan: the number of years we stay active, independent, and well.

Closing that gap comes down to the everyday choices we make. Movement. Nourishing food. Meaningful connections. And the right natural support for our individual and unique bodies.

Our focus is on education, awareness, and empowering people with the knowledge to age well.

Because healthy aging doesn’t start later in life.
It starts with the choices we make today.

03/16/2026

Living longer doesn’t always mean living healthier.

Lifespan is the number of years you live, while healthspan is the number of years you're healthy.

Healthspan involves cognitive function, physical mobility, emotional resilience, and a sense of purpose and social connection. Good sleep, proper nutrition, and staying physically and mentally active all play an important role in maintaining health as we age, but lifestyle alone isn’t the full picture.

At Yew, our mission is to help extend the healthspan of an aging population through natural, science-backed nutraceuticals designed to support healthy aging.
Because the goal isn’t just to live longer – it’s to live healthier.

Want to dive deeper?

Check out our podcast episode with CEO Chris MacLean and CSO Melanie Kelly: https://yewlongevity.com/blogs/news/can-we-unite-lifespan-healthspan

03/09/2026

Here at Yew we care deeply about women’s health, and we’re encouraged to see Nova Scotia move forward with Canada’s first menopause centre. This marks a meaningful step toward better support for women navigating menopause, because feeling your best shouldn’t fade with age.

03/07/2026

More than 27,000 women across the Maritimes shared their experiences in the largest women’s health survey our region has ever seen, with over 13,000 women sharing personal stories of delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms, misunderstood conditions, and ineffective care.

The message was clear: women are not being fully supported by the systems meant to care for them.

In response, the IWK Foundation has launched the WHEN Movement (Women’s Health Equity Now). This movement is a long-term commitment to advancing research that represents improving education and awareness, supporting innovation designed for women, strengthening leadership and advocacy, and ensuring care is delivered with dignity and evidence behind it.

At Yew Nutraceuticals, we’re proud to stand behind initiatives that push women’s health forward. We believe real, lasting change requires collective action across communities, healthcare, research, and leadership. Women deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported at every stage of life, and now is the time to push for progress.

—

Learn more & stay informed:
Read Open Letter to Women in the Maritimes: https://iwkfoundation.org/open-letter-women-maritimes
Podcast (The Fifth Wave): https://iwkfoundation.org/thefifthwave
Follow: IWK Foundation

03/06/2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day with the amazing community at Life Sciences Nova Scotia’s Amplify HER event.

We had such a great time connecting with so many inspiring women, hearing thoughtful insights and personal experiences from the panelists, and sharing more about Altheda's YEW Healthy Aging Nutraceuticals at our booth throughout the morning. Events like this are a powerful reminder of how important it is to create spaces where women can share their experiences and learn from one another.

Thank you to Life Sciences Nova Scotia for the opportunity, and to everyone who stopped by to chat with us. We loved meeting you all!

03/04/2026

Yew products are officially live for pre-order!

For a limited time, enjoy 10% off your order until our launch. Quantities are limited and will ship in 4-6 weeks.

Healthspan starts with Yew, and there's no time like now to start your health journey.

Follow the link in bio to secure our bladder health, eye health, and brain health products today!

02/27/2026

We're back from CHFA NOW Vancouver after a great conference!

From meeting new people, having meaningful conversations, seeing familiar faces, and making new connections, CHFA NOW Vancouver was a wonderful experience. We're excited for what is ahead and to continue to build these relationships.

We're so proud of how far we have come and grateful for the opportunity to share our vision with this community. A huge thank you to Natural Products Canada, Emergence, Life Sciences NS, and Invest NS, for their ongoing support and guidance.

02/19/2026

Yew Healthy Aging Nutraceuticals is exhibiting at Vancouver this weekend! CHFA is a leading industry trade show dedicated to natural, organic wellness and bold innovation.

Stop by our booth ( ) to sample some of our three healthy aging supplements: Optiwyse, Cranguard, and Vitalmind!

🗓 Feb 20th - 22nd
📍Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building

Canadian Health Food Association

Address

Halifax, NS

Telephone

+19024496959

Website

https://www.yewlongevity.com/, https://yew-healthspan.myshopify.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Yew Healthy Aging Nutraceuticals posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Yew Healthy Aging Nutraceuticals:

Shortcuts

Featured

Intentional Outcomes Counselling
480 Parkland Drive

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Halifax?