It’s not uncommon for many Americans to consume at least one serving of red meat each day. However, it may be time to rethink this practice, as a new study published in the American Medical Association’s Archives of Internal Medicine links red meat consumption to a shorter life span. Researchers analyzed the meat-eating habits… Continue Reading
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Physical Activity Lowers Mortality & Improves Health in Elderly
Among the very old, not only continuing but initiating physical activity was associated with better survival and function, according to a new study. Most studies conducted on physical activity have focused on middle-aged adults. Researchers from Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center wanted to determine the relationship of physical activity, function and longevity among the… Continue Reading