Staying in Rhythm Can Mean Longer Life
Every cell in your body maintains a daily rhythm, called a “circadian” rhythm. You’ve probably heard the phrase. As you age, these rhythms can slowly slip out of sync, leading to a wide range of health problems that can harm your well-being and shorten your [...]
Restoring the “Third Eye” May Hold the Secret to the Fountain of Youth
Imagine an anti-aging treatment with the ability to dramatically improve physical performance, boost bone density by 80 percent and lower overall mortality rate by 28 percent in people aged 70 to 90. It’s hard to believe, I know, but research praised by an anti-aging lecturer [...]
The Power to Slow Aging is Mainly Under Your Control
Some people age so badly their bodies are decades older than the number of candles on their birthday cake. In one example, researchers discovered the biological age of a 66-year-old was an astounding 114. But it can work the other way too. One person aged [...]
The Gut May Hold the Key to an Extended Lifespan
For hundreds of years Western medicine has separated treatment of health problems in the brain from health problems in the rest of the body, as if there’s no connection. Recently, scientists began rethinking this approach when they connected the health of a bacterial population residing [...]
These Nutrients and Vitamins Can Keep Frailty Away
Getting frail as you age can ruin your life. The chronic, weakening condition known as frailty restricts the life of one out of every four people over age 65. And by the time you’re in your 80s, your chance of becoming frail climbs to over [...]
Why Do Some People Age Better Than Others? (And how you can be one of them)
Do you follow childhood friends on social media? Or have you attended a high school reunion recently? If so, chances are you’ve come to this basic conclusion: everyone ages differently. Some of your pals may look like they just stepped out of 11th grade study [...]
Grueling Exercise Not Required to Lengthen Life
In 2006, 38 million people took part in one simple athletic pursuit. In 2017 the numbers grew to 60 million, an increase of 44 percent in just eleven years. The reported increase is so huge I almost doubt the stats. But that’s what the poll-takers [...]
Vitamin D Deficiency Triples Risk of an Early Death
As long-time readers of this newsletter know, maintaining healthy vitamin D levels is critical to your good health. Brand-new research shows just how powerful vitamin D is, revealing that your very longevity might depend on healthy vitamin D levels. But at the same time there’s [...]
Strike Up the Band! Your Memory Will Thank You!
Virtually every list of recommendations for brain health includes something about the benefits of playing a musical instrument. The good news is, even if you dodged piano lessons as a kid or played baseball instead of tuba, it’s not too late to reap the rewards [...]
Natural Anti-Aging Nutrient Makes Cells Younger
In the search for natural ways to keep the body younger, researchers have discovered a nutrient in certain fruits and vegetables they call a “geroprotector,” a new term for something that protects against the root causes of aging. And they believe this geroprotector does such [...]
Aging Reversed for the First Time in Critical Type of Brain Cell
As muscles, joints, and connective tissues stiffen with age, moving our bodies becomes more of an effort than it was in our youth. But there’s another part of the body that’s affected by stiffness we don’t feel, so we’re almost entirely unaware of the change. [...]
Supplement to Look Younger Backed by Science
Wrinkles. Sagging. Dryness. Our skin certainly suffers from old father time. Not to mention the added toll from environmental pollution, stress, too much sugar, and excessive sunlight exposure. Cosmetics help, but it's building beauty from within that really makes the difference in the way your [...]
Protect Your Prostate Naturally
Most men don’t give their prostate a second thought-- that is, until there’s a problem. If you or someone you love suffers from an enlarged prostate, you’re not alone. More than 14 million men in the United States experience annoying urinary symptoms of an enlarged [...]
Cheapest, Most Common Vitamin is a Key to Longer Life
As you get older your body starts losing its hold on a vitamin that can both help your immune system fight off harmful microbes and keep your skin looking younger. Plus, studies indicate that getting extra amounts of this important nutrient may offset some of [...]
The Less Active Your Brain, the Longer You’ll Live
Keeping your brain active through brain games can stave off age-related memory loss, it’s true. But there’s a different kind of “brain activity” you’ll want to avoid for better longevity. I’m talking about too much electrical activity in your brain. An overactive brain is linked [...]
A Simple Health Message Adds Years to Life
Cooking a meal is not only time consuming, but there are all those pots and pans waiting to be cleaned - one of my least favorite chores. So much easier to buy ready-made meals and place the dishes and cutlery in the dishwasher—or even directly [...]
A Drug-Free Way to Zap Zombie Cells and Extend Lifespan
One exciting area of aging research has focused on sweeping out senescent (zombie) cells from the body. These are considered to be key drivers of the aging process. A new class of drugs targeted at these cells, called senolytics, has shown enormous promise, but we'll [...]
The Live-Longer Health Tool that Wags Its Tail
If you’re a dog lover, here’s some health news that you can rejoice over. While research finds that owning a pet of any kind contributes to better health, it’s owning a dog that will help you live a longer life. Of course, I’m not trying [...]
Being Positive About the Future Adds Years to Your Life
Most Americans feel pessimistic about the country they're leaving to future generations. That's the depressing outcome of a recent survey conducted by NBC News and The Wall Street Journal. The implications of this negativity are wider reaching than you might first believe. That's because the [...]
To Get More Out of Your Daily Walk, Step Up the Pace
Readers of this website know that I’m a huge advocate of a daily walk for both mental and physical health. While slower walking is fine – it’s much better to do something than nothing - there’s some fascinating research out there that might just make [...]
