Aging Defeated Team

People who positively enjoy exercise are very lucky; many do it grudgingly. If you’re in the latter category the latest research should thrill you. It shows exercise needn’t take up more than two minutes of your day.

It’s true! Even this tiny amount of time will cut your risk of death significantly. There’s only one caveat…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services publishes Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans to promote good health. The current guidelines recommend 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both per week.

Many people will […]

How would you like an effortless way to reduce fatigue, have more energy, curb overeating, prevent constipation, enjoy more radiant skin, and improve mood, focus and short-term memory?

If that windfall of health benefits sounds good to you, your mission is easy…

All you must do is drink adequate amounts of water. But it gets even better…

A new study shows well-hydrated adults are healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, and live longer than those who do not drink adequate amounts of water.

Why Water Matters to Your Health

Being well hydrated is vital for your health. Water really is a potent elixir for your brain […]

Many studies have explored the relationship between diet and cognitive function as you age. They’ve all come to similar conclusions – when you avoid processed food you improve your chances of avoiding memory loss and Alzheimer’s-related dementia.

But why is processed food so bad for you? A new study has found one answer…

Processed food is filled with preservatives, additives, artificial colors and flavors, and lots and lots of salt. The official U.S. nutritional guidelines are to consume fewer than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium each day. But actual consumption is 50 percent higher, due almost entirely to processed food.

Hidden Sodium is […]

Feeling tired? That’s understandable if you’ve had a busy day at the office, thrown yourself into yardwork or just completed an aerobics session. But what if you’ve done nothing more than water the plants or watch TV?

How fatigued certain activities make an older person feel is not something to take lightly. A recent study shows your level of fatigue can indicate health trouble is brewing and even predict the likelihood of your death within the next three years.

Here’s the story and how to measure your own fatigue level…

Older people often feel tired. Common it may be, but this symptom shouldn’t […]

Even late in life we still hope to ascend flights of stairs, decipher puzzles, and steer clear of infirmity and serious disease. But many believe such desirable outcomes are out of our hands due to our genetic history.

A new study shows this thinking is all wrong. In fact, your DNA matters less as you grow older. Here’s the good news and how you can use it to age better…

The level at which genes are expressed — ratcheted up or down in activity — determines everything from our hormone levels and metabolism to the mobilization of enzymes that repair the body.

But […]

If you’re one of the 52 million former smokers in the United States, good job! You’ve made a commitment to your health and well-being, so why not keep the ball rolling?

A new study shows that by stopping smoking and adding a handful of other healthy behaviors you can increase your lifespan significantly. Here’s the story…

Scientists analyzed data from 160,000 former smokers who participated in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study.¹ These participants, with an average age of 62, completed questionnaires about their lifestyle, personal information, and other health-related information beginning in 1995.

Over the next 19 years, 86,127 of them died. […]