Nutrition

A group of scientists who study what makes some people live longer than others are now saying that one unique protein could be an important key to increased life expectancy.

They’ve made this discovery by investigating areas of the world where people tend to survive to an older age than in the rest of the world – locations that have been designated as “blue zones.” Within the category of blue zones, one little village named Ogimi, located in Okinawa, seems to be just about the bluest of all since its residents live to age 100 and more at a remarkable rate.

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If you’ve got diabetes or want to lose weight, you’re probably avoiding sugar like the plague.

And that means you may be looking for other ways to satisfy your sweet tooth.

But if you’re using artificial sweeteners containing a certain ingredient, you could be sending your risk of heart attack and stroke through the roof!

Even worse? Your mainstream doctor will tell you it’s perfectly SAFE.

Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol found in plants that’s almost as sweet as sugar but has no calories. It’s often used as a filler to bulk up other sugar-free sweeteners (like stevia and monk fruit sweeteners) and […]

If you want to live longer, you’ve got to maintain the health of your kidneys. Unfortunately, many people forget about their kidneys until there’s a problem. But your kidneys are critical to ridding your body of waste and toxins, making them among the most important organs in your body.

Let’s face it, nobody wants to live the rest of their lives with serious kidney problems and stuck in a cycle of medication, doctor appointments, and trips to the dialysis center.

Fortunately, it’s easier to strengthen the health of your kidneys now than ever before. New research shows all you have to do […]

In the U.S., the humble grape is the third most popular fruit, with California producing almost all the grapes eaten; that’s over 5.75 million tons in 2021.

If some of those grapes end up in your shopping basket, you’re likely making a good dietary choice as scientists keep uncovering more and more health benefits in this fruit. The latest example is groundbreaking: Grapes not only have a positive impact on genes, but they also extend lifespan.

A review of the health benefits of grapes argued that many of the 1,600 compounds in the fruit, such as catechins, anthocyanins, flavonols and stilbenes have […]

With 40,000 items in the average supermarket, making healthy choices can be challenging. That sourdough loaf, tub of yogurt and can of vegetable soup might look wholesome but may not be all they’re cracked up to be.

To clear up the confusion, experts at Tufts University have come up with a nutritional value scoring system called Food Compass. Here’s the story…

Introduced in 2021 by researchers at the Friedman School at Tufts, Food Compass provides a holistic measure of the overall nutritional value of a food, drink, or mixed meal. The score incorporates cutting-edge science on how characteristics of more than 8,000 […]

How do the foods we choose to eat and the nutrients within them affect how we age? It’s a very simple question, yet the answer is anything but simple.

Manipulating a single dietary factor such as calorie intake, or a single nutrient such as vitamin C, only gives us a partial picture of their true effects. To see the full picture, we need to take a much broader approach.

According to the latest scientific research, the “perfect” anti-aging diet and lifestyle depends a lot on your age and stage in life.

The idea of optimum nutrition is complex because it depends on so […]

If you’re anything like me, you’re doing everything possible to stop dementia before it starts.

That’s why you eat plenty of fruits and veggies, never miss your morning walk, and always get a good night’s sleep.

But according to groundbreaking new research, there’s something else you should do if you want to keep your mind razor sharp well into your golden years.

And it all comes down to taking a certain wonder pill. Here’s everything you need to know.

We all know that vitamins are good for us. You may even have a vitamin D, C, or E supplement in your medicine cabinet right […]

Few things are as scary as breaking a bone.

The shock of the initial break, the painful setting, and the lengthy healing process are enough to drive anyone mad. But if you’re over 65… and you break a hip… you could have a whole lot more to worry about than an itchy cast.

Because research shows—especially if you’re a woman—that fracturing a hip can DOUBLE your risk of dying in the following year.¹

Luckily, this doesn’t have to be your story. Because new research shows there’s a two-serving trick that can give you bones of steel… and SLASH your risk of hip fracture.

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Some renowned scientists are pointing to an amino acid as key to long life. One scientist described it as a “longevity vitamin” while another says it’s likely going to be named a “new vitamin” necessary for human health.

Despite its importance, few have ever heard of it. Even worse, hardly any American – even those with excellent diets – are consuming anywhere near enough to obtain its health protecting and life extending benefits.

Here’s what you need to know…

Scientists at the University of Cologne are being celebrated for making an important discovery. They identified a human cell membrane transport protein that’s highly […]

From vegan to Mediterranean to keto, experts differ on the healthiest diet to eat for longevity. So, how do we decide what’s best?

After a thorough review covering over a century of research, scientists say they’ve found the answer. They’ve determined that the best “longevity diet” is a diet that will not only prevent illness but slow down the aging process itself.

To get a clearer picture of the kind of diet that will lengthen our lives, Professor Valter Longo, at the University of Southern California, and Rozalyn Anderson, at the University of Wisconsin, examined a plethora of research.

“We explored the link […]