Nutrition

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.

In […]

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 […]

Sometimes nutrients that can help you live significantly longer and healthier are discovered in unlikely places. For example, one snack is surprising researchers with its ability to help keep both your muscles and your memory strong with the passing years.

In fact, researchers say this snack food has so many health benefits it can even lengthen your life.

So, let’s take a closer look at the healthy snack that should be at the top of your grocery list….

I’m talking about walnuts. Studies show that walnuts contain a higher number of antioxidant compounds than any other common nut.¹

These antioxidants don’t just help you […]

It’s no secret that the older you get, the harder it becomes to stay physically strong. Simple things like lifting a grandchild or helping your spouse in the yard can seem like daunting tasks.

And there’s a good reason for this…

Research shows that you lose three percent of your muscle mass every year after the age of 60.¹

But this doesn’t have to be your story. Because new research shows that there’s a “Popeye secret” that can give you super muscles, no matter what your age.

Even better? You could see results in just a matter of weeks. Here’s everything you need to […]

Want to push back against the deadly effects of aging? All you need is a fork.

According to a study on longevity, changing the foods you consume everyday can make a big difference in how long you can expect to live – a ten-year difference for some people.

When I saw this study, I wondered how many people would be willing to make the simple changes in diet that this research shows can make a big difference in life expectancy. Especially when you consider that making these alterations doesn’t mean depriving yourself of tasty food. It only requires being more conscious about […]

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs a year. If you’re one of these hot dog lovers, you might reconsider regular consumption of these ballpark treats.

A new study from the University of Michigan finds that if you consume hot dogs on a regular basis then you’ll spend more time suffering from physical disabilities as you age. Let’s take a closer look at why you should avoid hot dogs and what foods you should eat instead.

There’s a big problem with dietary recommendations: It’s easy to say, “don’t eat this” or “eat this” for […]

We need the mineral iron in our blood to support healthy oxygenation and fight fatigue. It’s a mineral we certainly don’t want to be short of, but it’s also vital that we don’t have too much, either.

Unfortunately, a Harvard geneticist and longevity researcher believes most of us already have too much iron in our bodies. And he believes that it’s causing a host of health problems leading to premature death.

Here’s what you need to know…

Iron has many important roles in the body. But you can have too much of a good thing. Unfortunately, it’s easy to do. Only premenopausal women […]