When we think anti-aging, we think of all the things we can do to look younger. Not surprisingly, exercise tends to be one of the last things that come to mind. But while beauty products, procedures, supplements and stress management can all play a role in looking and feeling more youthful, research continues to… Continue Reading
Chronic disease
Calorie Restriction Reduces Chronic Disease
For decades, we’ve heard that calorie restriction might be the proverbial “fountain of youth.” That certainly may be the case for lab animals with shorter life spans, such as mice and rats, which have seen an increase in life span of up to 30 – 40% when fed a restricted diet. But just in time… Continue Reading
Midlife Fitness Extends Health Span
What’s the key to health and wellness during your golden years? Be fit in your fifties! At least that’s what researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the Cooper Institute report in their new study, published in the most recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. According to their analysis,… Continue Reading
4 Healthy Behaviors Reduce Chronic Disease Risk
Adhering to four simple healthy lifestyle factors can have a strong impact on the prevention of chronic disease, according to a report published in the August 10/24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Data was used from the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition – Potsdam Study (EPIC)†. Researchers analyzed data from 23,153… Continue Reading