Susan Clark is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated journalist and author who has written about nutrition, health, and wellness for 27 years. She has developed content for articles, reports, books, videos, and television news segments featuring some of today’s top alternative and integrative doctors. She earned a bachelor of science in broadcast journalism from Texas Christian University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, and numerous pets.
Inside your brain, there’s a very small section of tissue that some researchers believe is the very heart of the aging process.They also think this tiny but crucially important area holds clues that
The intricate wiring of 100 billion or so neurons in a human brain makes the connections in your computer look like a kid’s toy.Those neurons are interconnected in ways that are intensely complicated
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
Recently, Harvard researchers examined a Tibetan monk named Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche who teaches meditation at a monastery. When researchers scanned his brain, they discovered a wonderful
Scientists have studied longevity in numerous animal species, from fruit flies to rodents to monkeys, and in almost every case they found that calorie restriction extends life span. But why?Ketone
The late Ana Aslan’s client list read like a Who’s Who of 1960s Hollywood: Dyan Cannon, George Hamilton, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Marlene Dietrich, Lillian Gish, Kirk Douglas, Bob Hope and more. Each set out
Is The Naked Mole Rat Our Fountain Of Youth? The naked mole rat can hardly be described as cute. With its large buck teeth and wrinkled, hairless body, this small, sausage-shaped rodent wouldn’t win
You may be one of the millions who likes to settle into bed with a good book every night before you turn out the light.Maybe you like murder mysteries. Or perhaps you’ve got your nose in a historical
A growing body of research shows that forest bathing significantly boosts your health and mood.
For many of us it’s no fun to gaze into the mirror, see those fine lines form, and then grow longer, deeper and wider over the years. That's why there's a rapidly growing market for anti-wrinkle
People suffering with long-term anxiety and/or depression have an increased risk of developing cancer
Find out how honey can sweeten the aging process from clearer, younger-looking skin to better heart health. But not just any honey will do...
Discover the link between uric acid and longevity. Recent studies have found that lowering your uric acid levels can help you live longer.
As part of a balanced, healthy diet, these fatty foods will not increase your risk of heart disease. In fact, they’ll substantially lower your risk of heart disease and help you live longer.
There’s a room in your house that holds the key to longer life expectancy and a healthier old age. And chances are it’s a place where your parents and grandparents spent more time than you do. But
A common feature of aging is chronic, low grade, systemic inflammation which leads to tissue degeneration and is a characteristic of most - possibly all - age-related diseases.It’s called
Raising your heart rate (with exercise) is important, but it looks like connecting with other people is, too.
Former football star Hines Ward was pictured climbing out of one. Michael Jackson was filmed sleeping in one. A Beverly Hills clinic sends mobile versions to film and TV locations."It's impossible to
The traditional medical system from India, Ayurveda, has been used for centuries to help heal everything from the common cold to cancer. Historically, practitioners of Ayurveda have used a variety of
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
Several deep-sea nutrients that can help just about anyone concerned with hair loss.
Older men are often plagued with an enlarged prostate, which increases their urge to urinate.
New way to fight aging and sharpen your memory: How to stimulate your vagus nerve with a quick, easy treatment.
Health benefits of having friends in your Golden Years.
Adult repair stem cells reside in tissues throughout the body waiting to be called upon to fix any damage.
A safe, widely available antioxidant nutrient is now being recognized as a brain-protector that can both defend your brain against the damage of a concussion and help improve your brain if you get
Your home can be a danger to your health. The conditions you live in can affect your physical and mental health in multiple ways. This has been understood since the 19th century.Recently, researchers
When it comes to finding the best natural treatments to help you grow healthier, it can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. The search is made even harder by the fact that sometimes
Are you a woman who wants to live to 90 and beyond?Fascinating new research now suggests a new longevity factor: A certain weight is linked with greater longevity in older women. Our editorial team
Rafael Nadal, Tiger Woods, Fred Couples and many other high profile athletes have benefited from an unusual therapy that reduces pain and speeds up healing.Whether it's a sprained knee, pulled
We certainly wouldn’t recommend Red Bull. But it does contain a fascinating sulfur-rich amino acid designed to enhance physical performance. It’s called taurine. Outside the athletic community
Around here, we’ve found that if you want to optimize health and boost longevity then you need to focus on your day-to-day lifestyle habits. Science reveals the importance of everything from exercise
When you think of the diseases that can change your life dramatically-- or even take your life-- conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cancer are usually top of mind. But the truth is,
The story sounds like something straight from a sci-fi movie. An eccentric multimillionaire on a quest to defeat aging transfused himself with blood taken from a teenage boy.But this is no
We’ve written a lot about senescent cells lately. These are cells that have grown old and stopped functioning normally. We called them zombie cells in the past and they’re linked to a number of
It’s not exactly news that exercise is linked to health and longevity. And most of us are aware of the federal guidelines recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week.But
Do you look in the mirror and wish you could iron out some of those wrinkles? Well, thanks to a procedure called platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, anti-aging experts say you can.Celebrities like
If you reach for a sweet or savory treat when you’re feeling down, you’re not alone.From cookies and ice cream to burgers and fries, comfort food sounds, well, comfortable. But comfort foods usually
Dentist Praveen Arany had an idea to make tooth extraction easier on the patient and on his treatment plan. Dr. Arany investigated different ways that he could speed up a patient’s healing following
Vitamin B has long been lauded for its brain benefits. Past research has linked depression, dementia, and mental impairment with a deficiency of B vitamins.1And many nutritional experts recommend
Florida is a popular retirement destination, but if you want to live a long and healthy life, it’s better to find a cooler place to live. That’s because science links colder temperatures to better
Did you know that magnesium is a vital mineral for maintaining optimal brain health? It has a host of brain benefits and plays a crucial role in brain function, including energy production,
Staying active can sometimes be challenging, especially for older adults who face limitations of frailty and loss of strength.Frailty affects seven to 12 percent of people over the age of 65 in the
No one wants to lose their vision. Because as soon as it worsens, life gets a whole lot harder.Suddenly, you have to depend on other people to do things for you – like driving to the bank or going to
More than 60 years ago, an herb called goat’s rue became a traditional therapy for diabetes. Big Pharma was intrigued. In fact, the pharmaceutical industry used it as the primary source of a natural
It sounds like a couch potato’s dream but there really may be a way of enhancing muscle mass and strength while sidestepping physical exercise.While this isn't necessarily a good thing for any couch
Recently, some anti-aging researchers have argued for more people to start taking rapamycin, a drug that has been used to prevent organ transplant rejection, to slow the aging process.Rapamycin can
“‘Is this too good to be true?’ is the question I often ask,” says Dr. Michael Sheetz, an award-winning mechanobiologist who has taught at Duke Medical School, Columbia and now at the University of
When it comes to eating healthy, the mainstream still gets it wrong.They’ll tell you to trade in your favorite foods for sugar-free, fat-free, chemical-ladened Franken-snacks. But that’s a terrible
Look in the mirror and you’ll see an older you than in previous years. The cellular damage this reflects is seen not just in your skin but in organs and tissues throughout your body. It can lead to
Conventional medicine points to obesity and carrying excess weight as a risk factor for death only in the morbidly obese. But that’s not true.According to a new study they’re wrong. And what these
“Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy.” What was taught in the Book of Proverbs is just as true today.The health benefits of socializing are well established, but is
The most common problems affecting the eyes and ears can be corrected with lenses and hearing aids. But there’s no implement that can give a leg up to another important sense that can fade with
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
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
When it comes to defending against health problems like memory loss, the mainstream often skips over approaches like diet, exercise, and sleep… and goes straight to handing you a prescription for a
People attend places of worship to praise their God, hear messages of hope and spiritually bond with others in their religious community. Yet engaging with religion delivers benefits way beyond the
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
If you’re one of those folks who’s not crazy about huffing and puffing through frequent exercise sessions, I’ve got good news…The series of slow, controlled movements called tai chi might be just the
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
The headquarters of our immune system is in our lymph nodes. It’s where immune cells congregate and are activated. As you age, your lymph nodes-- like much of the rest of your body-- accumulate fat.
Intermittent fasting is said to protect against heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. It’s even touted to increase longevity. In fact, we’ve written about it here in regards to helping
When people say “go green” they usually mean to start thinking about the environmental impact of our day-to-day activities. But, if you ask a small group of anti-aging researchers, “going green”
None of us like to be reminded about the physical and mental decline that comes with aging, but it’s not all bad news.One very damaging health issue that can have dangerous results actually gets
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
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
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
You, like most of your health-conscious friends, would probably do everything in your power to give up smoking because you know it’s a life shortening activity.Yet there’s a danger that comes from
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
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
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
It’s no surprise that smoking and drug abuse are two examples of behaviors that speed up the aging process. Certain illnesses do the same.Now, new research has uncovered a largely ignored aspect of
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
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
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
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”
Not many people seem to pay much attention to how fast they eat. But you should...Especially if you want to stay healthier and slimmer as you age.New research shows that you can use eating speed to
We all know that sleep is good for us. Waking up from a deep slumber helps us feel physically and emotionally refreshed.Unfortunately, in times like these last three years – with the pandemic and
If you’ve got diabetes, you’re probably doing everything in your power to get rid of it.And if you don’t have diabetes, you’re probably doing everything in your power to NEVER get it.No matter what
When scientists at Cornell University investigated the anti-aging potential of a popular fruit they uncovered a stunning collection of natural compounds that support better health and longer
If you think of yourself as “over the hill” or believe “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, you may be hastening your own demise.That’s because the link between beliefs surrounding aging and
Around here, we are keen on stacking the longevity deck in your favor. And fortunately, many dedicated scientists worldwide share our zeal for healthy aging. From what to eat, to how to exercise, to
We’ve written several times about the anti-aging benefits of drinking coffee. Most recently, we told you about a study from Europe proving coffee’s a longevity-booster.Since then, there’s been
New research from the University of Oxford reinforces what we’ve long believed: Drinking isn’t good for you.1 But how much is too much?Let’s take a closer look at the effects alcohol has on the way
LED lights, like the kind in cell phones and lighting fixtures, have revolutionized the way we live our lives. They're brighter, cheaper, use less energy, and last longer than traditional light
The first well-controlled study to test whether salt added to your plate leads to premature death has come up with a clear answer. Yes, it does.The lead author suggests leaving the saltshaker in the
Fall is here. And while you’re probably ready for brisk air and changing leaves, the autumn season is the gateway to the dreary, shorter winter days – making it harder for those living in some areas
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,
Remember that last time you indulged in a greasy pizza or gigantic slice of cheesecake? Perhaps you assuaged your guilt by telling yourself that you’d soon be exercising away the negative health
An international team of researchers believe a new test can reveal a lot about your state of health and your longevity.Best of all, this test couldn’t be easier. I’ve dubbed it the “flamingo test”
From flies and worms to rodents and primates, numerous studies in laboratory animals have shown that calorie restriction extends lifespan. But translating calorie restriction to people over the
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
When researchers recently investigated how our organs interact as we get older and how they influence our longevity, they got a shock.Because when they examined the eyes to see how aging slowed down
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of compounds in plants that have antioxidant activity. Some are familiar, like vitamins C and E. Others, like coenzyme Q10 and lipoic acid, are less well known,
Horror movies and books have portrayed the harvesting and transplanting of blood and organs from the youthful to the aged as a means of increasing longevity.Unimaginably, this grisly concept is given
For years, we’ve heard nothing but bad news about sugar…It will ruin your heart… your brain… and even your waistline. And it’s all true. But I’m here to tell you there’s actually some GOOD news when
It’s easy to dismiss the idea that putting one foot in front of the other could be one of the very best ways to avoid an early grave.Don’t worry, I’m not referring to jogging; merely walking.It seems
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
When aged 67, the one-time richest man in the world, J. Paul Getty, famously installed a coin-operated pay phone in his mansion for his guests. His miserliness never waned, even with advancing
Your mitochondria are the “batteries” that supply power to your cells, and thereby to your body.However, as you age your mitochondria can become damaged or dysfunctional.1 Also, the number of
A new scientific discovery could be a dream come true for the one in three Americans who are chronically overweight or obese. That’s because this discovery burns energy, lowers body fat, boosts
In a process that could revolutionize regenerative medicine, scientists have developed a way to rejuvenate human skin cells.The new technique winds the biological clock back ten times further than
In the search for the keys to living longer, researchers are beginning to make more detailed examinations of what happens in our DNA – our central genetic material – as we get older.The evidence
Losing your vision can send your quality of life into a tailspin. Things like driving to the store, taking your dog for a walk, or even recognizing a loved one’s face can become challenging… and
A new field is emerging that looks at meal timing and its influence on health. It’s called chrono-nutrition. The latest study in the field examined whether the timing of breakfast has an impact on
Longevity scientist Dr. Daniel Promislow had a eureka moment in 2007 while looking at the cover of a magazine. It pictured a Great Dane next to a chihuahua and discussed how a single gene accounts
Researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU) say they've uncovered evidence that an herbal extract could potentially help us live much, much longer lives if we started taking it while we were
In the Bible, Proverbs 17:22 says, “A merry heart is good medicine.” And there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence and scientific research to support this Biblical view.Until recently, researchers hadn’t
As most people seem to know, just about any type of exercise can improve your life expectancy and overall health.But now, researchers in Kansas say they know exactly which exercises consistently
Stress abounds in today’s world. Some people liken our busy modern lifestyle to a rat race or a daily grind. But instead of burdening you with stress, partaking in one daily grind can relieve it. I’m
Replacing a "typical Western diet" with a healthy "optimized diet" can add years to your life at any age, even in your sunset years, a major new study reveals.This will be challenging for many,
Unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD), better known as hydraulic fracturing or fracking, has expanded dramatically around the world over the last 20 years.In parallel, so have concerns over
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
Usually, when we think about using exercise to fight aging, we focus on how exercise strengthens our muscle tissue and helps reduce body fat.But, along with helping to trim your waistline,
Exercise is the secret for avoiding heart disease as you age. But how much exercise do you need in your later years? In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers in Italy claim to have found the
An organic compound found in semen is being praised as an amazing age-fighter that provides the benefits of calorie restriction without going hungry. In fact, an acclaimed Harvard geneticist and
Some of the world’s richest people have commandeered space travel by building and launching private rocket ships. Now, they’re setting their sights on anti-aging medicine.Is it a billionaire vanity
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
One of the most exciting strategies to delay age-related disease and lengthen healthy lifespan is to target a fundamental process of aging called cellular senescence.Several plant compounds are being
A gravity free environment weakens muscles just as aging does, except the process is rapidly accelerated.This understanding led to MicroAge, a scientific space mission to explore processes that will
Chronological age is an unreliable guide to our future health prospects. Some people are robust in their nineties; others are chronically sick decades earlier.So, top scientists have come up with a
During stressful times it’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “I feel like I’ve aged ten years.”Well, it turns out there’s something to that statement. Scientists have now proven that it’s not all in
I had the chance to catch up with my friend Nicole a couple of months ago. She had recently come back from a few days of downhill skiing in Vermont with her 14-year-old son and her 91-year-old
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,
The famous 19th century artist Paul Cézanne, said, “The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution.”I don’t suppose the revolution he was thinking of concerned
A cancer patient’s ordeal doesn't end with an all-clear from the oncologist. In fact, even if they’re sent home with the wonderful news that they're cancer free, cancer survivors are likely to face
A protein has shown so much potential to reverse aging that it's been named NANOG, a name derived from Tír na nÓg, a place in Irish folklore renowned for everlasting youth, beauty, health, abundance,
In 1965, four percent of the U.S. population was diagnosed with a chronic disease. Today, the figure is a staggering sixty percent.While doctors can debate the reasons behind this increase until
It’s no secret that cutting back on calories is great for your waistline, but now anti-aging researchers are finding that consuming less food on a regular basis may be a highly effective strategy to
Height loss is considered a normal part of aging; nothing to be concerned about. But a rapid decline in stature is certainly not normal. In fact, it’s been shown to increase your risk of death.Even
All work and no play doesn’t just make you dull. The latest research reveals it could also shorten your life.Scientists have found that constantly keeping your nose to the grindstone, and hardly ever
It’s said that money can’t buy you happiness. That’s certainly true. But there’s something money can buy, apparently. According to researchers wealth can buy you a longer life.Read on to find out
With the passage of time, changes to organs and tissues can lead to age-related diseases such as heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's. Dozens of medical teams around the world are investigating how
While longevity is a goal for many, others are concerned about living too long and enduring any suffering that might come with it.For example, the popular British singer and TV presenter, Cilla
In September, a man who lived in a remote African village passed away at the ripe old age of 127. If validated and officially recognized, that would make him the oldest person to have ever lived
Giving up smoking is probably the single most important action people can take to improve their health and lengthen their life.Now, a new study suggests that if you’re missing out on the nutrients
The culinary recipe for a long life goes beyond eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein and fats.The latest research shows that the timing in which you eat these foods is
Whether you're enjoying a thriller by Stephen King, a bittersweet romance from Danielle Steele, or an Inspector Gamache murder mystery, you're in for some good news.Reading these, or indeed any
It’s a medical fact that poor quality sleep can shave years off your life, so getting on top of this issue is really important.There are numerous strategies available to improve sleep, from exercise
Do you sometimes sneak in a post-lunch nap, but feel guilty about it? Some recent research will relieve your guilt.A recent study suggests afternoon naps may be a good thing for older adults and can
If your sense of smell let you down any time over the last 18 months it was probably because you were a victim of the coronavirus.But COVID-19 isn't the only reason you can lose your ability to
Sleep is critical to good health, but for many of us it’s hard to come by. In the modern world there are so many challenges to a healthy sleep—everything from stress to diabetes—that can cause
Recently we wrote about new research suggesting that one day it may be possible for the average human to live to 120 or even 150 years of age—nearly doubling the average human lifespan in the
When researchers looked around the globe to discover which populations enjoy the longest life exptectancy, they focused on several different groups who consistently outlive the rest of us.After they
A groundbreaking new clinical trial shows how you can lower your biological age by more than three years in a mere eight weeks.But this breakthrough didn't come about through some new pharmaceutical
The weekend is almost here and in kitchens across the country families will be serving up pancakes and maple syrup. While maple syrup usually is put in the category of natural sugars we should
Obese people often have unhealthy blood fats, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other health problems, yet a certain percentage of them don't.This group is categorized by doctors as “metabolically
Work. Work. Work. Are you a workaholic who typically logs way over 40 hours a week?In our modern society this practice isn’t always frowned upon. In fact, a non-stop work life is like a badge of
At one time the only measure of blood fats a doctor would look at was total cholesterol. This expanded to include different forms of cholesterol including another type of fat called
We know exercise, which includes taking part in sporting activities, is important for health. But existing research focuses on the current health of active participants, not on how long they live, a
Researchers are on constant search for therapies that can extend human life and help us remain healthy, active and indepedent as we age.One important new study reveals that an extra 70 years of
Described as a potential "game-changer for human health", a recently discovered molecule is improving muscle strength, improving symptoms of neurological disease and boosting the lifespan of sick
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Aging is not just about genes as so many people imagine. Lifestyle choices matter, too. In fact, for many people poor lifestyle choices such as smoking and remaining sedentary can be the tipping
Ever spend time with an inquisitive child? The questions are non-stop, ranging from "why is the sky blue?" to "how does a car move?" In fact, one study estimated that curious children ask a
When searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s, most scientists look at existing brain degeneration and try to figure out how to fix it. What might we find out if we looked instead at the brains of people
Investigations into the aging process indicate that a good part of the secret to feeling younger starts at the cellular level, with the mitochondria – the organelles in each cell that produce
Everyone knows a sprightly 80-something who can dance the night away and remember the punch line of every joke. But sadly, there are also plenty of 50-somethings who move and act considerably older
While research has long suggested a link between interrupted sleep and an increased risk of death, the latest research confirms, without a doubt, that it’s true.Perhaps most surprising is the
Scientists at Stanford were focused on regenerating the thymus gland—the gland that’s critical to immune health.They succeeded in their efforts, but the best was yet to come.Their remarkable
It's been starved, stabbed, and cut into pieces. Yet this tiny sea creature refuses to die.It responds to these assaults by rewinding its life cycle, growing younger and younger until it reaches the
It’s not news that fruits and vegetables can fight the diseases of aging, but here’s something you may not know: They can help you live 31 percent longer.Unfortunately, the vast majority of
Insomnia and aging often go hand and hand. Many people over the age of 60 experience sleep problems because of natural changes to their circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle, in addition to lifestyle
Have you made plans for your 150th birthday yet? Molecular biologist Marco Ruggiero has.One year after taking the nutritional supplement he created, the 63-year-old scientist said his "bald patch has
You know the importance of eating a sound diet and exercising regularly to remain strong, healthy and independent as you age. But there’s another ingredient to healthy aging that’s commonplace in
Some anti-aging scientists consider the slowing down and eventual death of cells to be an unavoidable consequence of the aging process.But other anti-aging scientists believe they’re on track to
When it comes to finding the secret of eternal youth, scientists are willing to go the extra mile.Recently they experimented with poop, transplanting fecal matter into mice — which they found
If you’ve gained a little bit of weight during the coronavirus pandemic then you might be fed up with the constant nagging from medical authorities—or your spouse— to lose the pounds.You’ll want to
It’s normal to lose some muscle mass as we age. It’s called sarcopenia, and this condition can start as early as your 30s.If you’re physically inactive you can lose as much as three to five percent
When medical folks offer advice about healthy aging, they often focus on ways to keep your heart and brain healthier.Of course, those are crucial for a longer, more enjoyable life. But there’s
Whether it's a 79-year-old zipping along on his scooter, an 83-year-old chasing her hens up a hill, or a 100-year-old doing yard work, the people of a small village in Italy know how to live a long
Astronauts and U.S. presidents share something in common. Both are required to have a scan taken of their coronary arteries to see how much calcium is deposited. That’s because the scan is considered
As you get older, an array of health problems lie in wait ready to do you in. Many of them are linked to inflammation – destructive misbehavior of your immune system. And you may have heard the term
As we get older, things change in the body – most often, not for the better.For instance: The genetic material in every cell of the body can shift its activity in ways that are harmful and make you
Research described as "a major landmark" and "a milestone in the field" restored lost vision in old mice by restoring damaged cells in the eye to a youthful state.This is the first time any treatment
"Still haven't repaired the fence, cleaned out the garage, or picked up the dog's prescription? How many more times do you have to be told?"Nagging is one of the most common relationship complaints
Diet soda first made an appearance in the 1970s, and ever since there has been much debate about its benefits (if any) and safety.Some say it’s better to slurp down a diet soda than to drink one
For anyone seeking the best foods for fighting the aging process, there’s one fruit that stands out above other fruits and vegetables.It’s overflowing with antioxidants and other natural chemicals
From fruit flies to mice to monkeys, scientific research shows calorie restriction consistently lengthens life.Studies suggest calorie restriction can also lengthen the lives of humans, too, but the
Are older people better off mentally and physically today than the previous generation?Yes, at least in Finland, say researchers who just published a study on aging in the journal Ageing Clinical and
It often takes an acute health crisis to get people to the point where they are willing to change direction and adopt a healthier lifestyle.But what if someone has two or more chronic conditions such
[Editor’s Note: Part one of this article covered how infrared saunas have been clinically shown to cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and even burn 600 calories. To review part one, please click
Who would have thought that bodybuilders might have a secret anti-aging weapon tucked away in their gym bags?Researchers have discovered that a favorite supplement of the muscle-bound also promotes
In measuring your health and longevity, many healthcare practitioners take into consideration your BMI – Body Mass Index – a measurement that reflects the ratio of your weight compared to your
If you’re eating the standard American diet, I’ve got important news. Instead of nutrient-dense whole foods, most of the calories you’re consuming are in the form of “ultra-processed”
Scientists have published a groundbreaking study which could unlock the secret to living for a century and beyond — all while avoiding illness and remaining healthy the entire time.If you’re doubting
Imagine if you could rejuvenate your body and live longer, just by sitting still.Simply relax, take a nap, listen to music, meditate, or watch a DVD. While you take it easy your body is revitalized
Legendary comedian Bob Hope lived until 100, while comedienne Phyllis Diller enjoyed life until the ripe old age of 95.Sitcom favorite Dick Van Dyke is still active at 94, as is movie comedy-maker
When researchers at Tufts University took a look at the health and vitamin levels of about 4,000 Americans in their 50s, 60s and 70s over the course of 13 years, they made a surprising
Iron is a mineral vitally important to your health, but this mighty mineral is a double-edged sword.Too little iron and you can suffer from fatigue, weakness and impaired immunity, but too much can
With the coronavirus pandemic, visits to the doctor's office have slumped, often replaced with phone and video appointments.Consulting with doctors remotely and using telemedicine or virtual health
If you’re wondering if medical researchers will come up with a longevity pill that can help you live longer, you might be excited to find out that they’re making headway.Of course, it will be years
Diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, have been linked to lower risks of developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke. However, regular consumption of protein-rich red meat and high
When researchers investigated why some folks age better and stay healthier longer than others, they were surprised to find that one powerful factor in their favor can be simple: attitude.The evidence
It's sometimes called the 'glue' that binds societies together. And yet trust has been declining across the U.S. since the 1960s.You could say our trust in others has gone from bad to worse with the
Over a century ago, early doctors performed experiments joining two living organisms together surgically so they share the same blood supply. Yes, it sounds Frankenstein-esque, and these experiments
Some people spend a small fortune in an attempt to look younger and live longer. They rub on expensive anti-aging creams, undergo painful Botox injections, or seek out cutting-edge stem cell
Body mass index (BMI) is praised by clinicians as the standard way to diagnose patients who are overweight or obese.If your BMI drifts into the “overweight” zone, your doctor is quick to give advice
There's increasing interest in the health benefits of the arts, particularly in the United Kingdom where a doctor may hand you a prescription for a visit to a museum or art gallery instead of a
The lab mouse's organs are failing. It lies hunched and motionless, just days from death. It has progeria, a disease of accelerated aging.But the rodent is in for a surprise. Researchers give it an
A friend tells me that every few years she meets up with 50 or so of her school friends and swaps stories. Sadly, she notes, there are fewer folks to talk with at each reunion, but there’s something
There's good news for anyone under the age of 40. You're not going to die... at least that’s what Dr. Ian Pearson believes.In fact, Dr. Pearson says that anyone who’s alive by the year 2050 will be
I have quite a few relatives who made it into their late eighties or even their nineties. My brother and sister and I often say we hope we have their genes.But recent research suggests genes may not
In all species, from fruit flies to mice to monkeys, a single strategy reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It staves off age-related neurodegeneration. It consistently prolongs
You may be one of an estimated three million Americans who suffer from a hidden health condition that can cause digestive problems, allergies and a host of autoimmune issues.The latest research shows
For many women approaching middle age, their biggest health concern is wrinkles and weight gain. But according to the latest research, what they really should worry about is their heart
Your doctor can start this medical approach early, even by the time you’ve turned 40. No, it's not a medical treatment -- it's an attitude. An attitude among physicians that pigeonholes patients
As early as your thirties, you start to lose muscle mass. This condition, called sarcopenia, causes the loss of up to five percent of muscle mass every decade thereafter.Exactly why muscle loss
When a 51-year-old Australian woman came into her doctor’s office for help managing her type-2 diabetes, one of her main complaints was muscle pain. Her legs would hurt after only walking one block.
By now most people know that a diet high in sugar doesn’t do your health any good.But the so-called “empty” calories of sugar aren’t really empty. They’re like little missiles that take aim at your
In the 1968 sci-fi movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey, the crew members are put in a state of suspended animation, lying inside a pod to preserve oxygen and life support supplies.But using suspended
You are religious about sunscreen application. You slather on night cream. And you eat all the right foods. But did you know that the secret to youthful skin might actually be a tough-to-pronounce
Mark Twain is said to have described golf as "a good walk spoiled." I don't expect the 25 million Americans who play the game would agree with him.The enjoyment that comes from teeing off with the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In the never-ending pursuit for the key to longevity, some scientists in the Netherlands turned their inquiring gaze to body size, height and weight. Can these metrics help predict how long we’ll
If you want to fight aging and stay younger longer, it helps to shake all over from head to toe.I’m actually being serious here. Research now shows that standing on a vibrating platform, giving you
Way, way back when I was in college, we’d say “get a grip” to someone who was losing control of himself – someone who needed to pull himself up and stop being foolish.Turns out “get a grip” may also
Do you want to know whether you'll kick the bucket in the next five to ten years?You might prefer not to know. But on the other hand, “forewarned is forearmed.” You might be able to do something
It seems that virtual reality devices are finding their way into all kinds of scenarios these days. Maybe you’ve seen someone using one for gaming. Or, perhaps, you’ve tried one yourself on an indoor
In his books and TV appearances in the 1970s, Dr. Benjamin Frank extolled the virtues of dietary supplements and the role of nutrition in disease prevention.He also put forward a theory, since
When we think about what we need to do to live a long, healthy life, many of us probably think about the foods we’re eating, the supplements we’re taking and how much we exercise.Sure, all of those
From chronic pain to allergies, acupuncture has become a go-to alternative treatment for millions these days. But I bet you’d never imagine it can also help with aging skin, smoothing out wrinkles
It seems like some folks have just plain won the longevity gene lottery. They get to live to be a hundred because they inherited DNA from their parents that keeps them spry, alert and mentally sound
1993 was the year Cynthia Kenyon's lab made an historic breakthrough.By partially disabling a gene called daf-2, her team able to double the lifespan of worms, the largest extension of life in any
Here’s the hard truth: all the fancy serums, lotions and supplements in the world can’t stop skin aging. But the good news is that wise lifestyle tweaks can slow it down. And fortunately, they don’t
It sounds like a far-fetched idea.The idea that you can reverse or slow down your aging by applying a tiny amount of electric current to your ear – just about enough to cause a slight tickling
Since the late 1990s fullerenes have been shown to extend the lifespan of mice by anywhere from 5 to 14% even when the treatment was started halfway through their lives.But it wasn't until 2012 that
Poor red meat – it just can’t get a break. Vegetarians, of course, blame it for every ill under the sun, not even counting cruelty to animals.The actual scientific evidence goes back and forth: It
I remember a time when I thought little of my nutritional needs. If I managed to eat some protein, a few carbs and some fruits and vegetables (a “square meal” as they called it then), I thought I was
One well-known drug is a popular headache remedy, another is prescribed for diabetes, and a third is given to patients who've had a kidney transplant.These seem unlikely candidates for helping
It’s not exactly breaking news that women live longer than men. According to the Centers for Disease Control,1 the average life expectancy for men in the United States is 76.4, compared to 81.2 for
Stiff, aching joints, osteoporotic bones, Alzheimer's disease, lesions that cause heart attacks and strokes: all these nasty “diseases of aging” have one thing in common -- senescent cells.Also
In a just-published paper, biochemists at Oxford University, England, state that "immune activity and life expectancy seem to be intricately linked."But as we age, the immune system becomes less
51-year-old astronaut Scott Kelly lived in the International Space Station for almost a year while his identical twin brother Mark continued with life on earth. As an astronaut, Scott is a member of
To age better, you have to give your body the nutritional tools it needs to make your immune system hum, to help your heart stay healthy and to maintain the internal systems that fend off
We’re all aware -- or should be -- that aerobic fitness lowers the risk of developing heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's. It also decreases the risk of death and can potentially prolong life.But
To be honest, when I first heard the term fo-ti, I thought it sounded like one of the martial arts. But then I learned that it’s actually a climbing knotweed plant that’s native to China and has been
The first large scale study on sugar-sweetened beverages has just reported, and the results are clear. These drinks shrink our lifespan. The more we consume, the shorter our lives will be.The effect
Blood pressure is a well-known indicator of cardiovascular health.But there's another test that requires no trip to the doctor's office, needs no other person or equipment, is easy and quick to carry
A revolutionary gene editing tool called CRISPR-Cas9 allows scientists to make precise changes to the DNA in any cell or organism.You’ve probably heard of CRISPR if you follow technology news at all.
Chances are you’ve seen collagen listed in your favorite face or body lotion or even as a supplement in the vitamin aisle. The ingredient gets a lot of buzz, but with it comes a slew of questions.
Wrinkles really could be a thing of the past thanks to a discovery by Japanese scientists.They've been able to pinpoint a protein that's vital to keeping youthful-looking skin, but which diminishes
For those of us living in northern climes, it’s been a long, cold winter. Even more than usual, I’m looking forward to the fresh fruits and vegetables of spring and summer.Gourmands know that half
George Mann, an eminent 20th century American physician and scientist, called it "the greatest scientific deception of this century, perhaps of any century."He was referring to the idea that heart
Leading scientist Bruce Ames, now 90, has published more than 500 studies in his distinguished career, and shows no sign of letting up.In his latest paper he introduces the idea of "longevity
Not long ago, most folks – including scientists – believed that our bodies simply wear out as we age. And that does seem to be sort of a common sense way of looking at it. So most of us resigned
I was sitting in the audience as Sheldon Jordan, MD, told of his amazing recovery from a terrible accident, all thanks to a revolutionary new treatment that may be the most exciting breakthrough I’ve
In many of the programs or protocols for adding years to your life, a certain biological activity must occur if the plan is actually going to work.This applies whether it's a life-extending nutrient,
Healthy testosterone levels are critical for men’s general health, disease risk, body composition, sexual function, and the list goes on. This important steroid hormone is produced in men’s
If you’re looking to give yourself a better chance of living a longer life, ask researchers who investigate how lifestyle habits are linked to longevity. They’ve produced some easy-to-follow
The potential for using stem cells to repair every organ in your body is truly mind-blowing. These microscopic wonder-cells hold the key to rejuvenating the body. Within our lifetimes – in fact,
The dream of a long, healthy and energetic lifespan has come one step closer thanks to breakthrough research.The promising anti-aging strategy is to clear old, damaged cells from the body. These are
People who survived the Holocaust experienced higher levels of physical and mental illness in their later lives.This is hardly surprising. They lived under horrendous conditions, with inadequate
Poor Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer, never found the fountain of youth, but his quest turned out to be a durable legend. Who wouldn't want an easy way to stay young?Well, researchers at the
I bet you’ve seen those photos documenting the changes that occur in presidents during their stressful tenures. After a year or two, they are already showing signs of wear and tear; wrinkles line
New York state lost more residents in 2018 than any other state in the US, so they are certainly in need of some fresh blood. And there's one man who intends to supply it - literally.34-year-old
Daily exercise is essential if you want to stay healthy and live a long life. You probably knew that. But you may not know that racket sports in particular can help you live longer.Keep reading for
The number of centenarians in the US has already soared by 58% in the last seven years alone. The Census Bureau projects numbers will increase seven-fold over the next four decades, to 600,000 people
When things get old they leak. That includes old pipes, dams, faucets and hoses.And it also includes the walls of your digestive tract. Those leaks – known as leaky gut syndrome – are more than a
Every minute of every day, two basic activities keep you alive from one moment to the next: your heartbeat and your breathing.We’ve all read or seen a ton of information about how to keep your heart
Education. Work. Retirement. That’s your life plan. It's a simple, three-stage model we have all learned to expect. But this model is rapidly becoming out of date.For the last two centuries life
Most of us want to live a long life, but only if our later years are spent in good health. The buzzword these days isn’t “lifespan,” it’s “healthspan” – how long can you enjoy life to the
Arriving from all over the world, a veritable Who's Who of anti-aging scientists gathered at the campus of UCLA in Westwood, California in 2011.They met to discuss a newly rediscovered nutrient that
In a number of widely different species - yeast, worms, flies, mice - there's a class of pharmaceuticals proven to slow aging and lengthen lifespan.Many anti-aging researchers believe these drugs,
From lovely fall foliage to delicious syrup, the mighty maple tree has much to offer, and now scientists have discovered it may also help keep skin youthful.University of Rhode Island researchers
Almost 70 years ago, Dr. Ana Aslan, a cardiologist from Rumania, pioneered a treatment to fight aging. It was an injected local anesthetic called procaine (Novocaine), combined with antioxidants and
Research now shows you can improve your health and increase your chances of living longer with a snack that doesn’t cost much, and is already popular for good reason: it’s delicious.This goes against
With millions each year suffering traumatic brain injuries and chronic disorders like Alzheimer's, seeking new ways to protect the brain has become a top priority.Thankfully, renowned author,
Since the early 1900s it’s been taken for granted that our life expectancy, year by year, would keep getting longer and longer. What with improved knowledge of nutrition, better medical care and more
Imagine there was a natural compound that could figure out what was wrong with your body and fix it.Imagine the same compound could be smoothed on your skin to fight wrinkles … or swallowed to boost
If workers in Germany, the richest country in Europe, can enjoy 40 days off a year, why do we Americans take only 17 days’ vacation?Even with this miserly number, more than half of us don't even use
Long ago, the series of movements called tai chi originated in China as a form of martial arts.Today, instead of being used to fight human enemies, tai chi’s easy-to-learn, graceful, steady motions
Be happy. Enjoy life. It pays off in spades. Scientists even have an estimate as to how long it will take you to see a change in your physical health: about three years.1In our instant-gratification
If you want to maximize your life expectancy, you have your choice of special diets, exhausting exercise programs and complicated lifestyle changes you can adopt as you try to live as long as
Nine million people each year die at an earlier age than they have to because of air pollution. It's the world's biggest environmental cause of disease and early death. But progress in tackling it
"We may have a society in which robots will drift away from total metal toward the organic, and human beings will drift away from the total organic toward the metal and plastic, and that somewhere in
When researchers investigated the effects of a traditional herbal medicine in a lab at Canada’s McGill University, they expected to find a few health benefits that would give them reason to study it
One of the hallmarks of aging is cellular senescence. Cells lose the ability to divide, differentiate, and replicate -- yet stubbornly refuse to die.These senescent cells not only lose function, but
To calculate someone's life expectancy, scientists look for molecular changes that take place in cells. This approach determines mortality risk by focusing on a person's rate of aging (biological
When Italian researchers analyzed the health and mortality of Italian seniors, they came to a startling conclusion: As far as longevity and life expectancy goes, quite a few of the people in their
"We believe we've found the holy grail."That's not the kind of statement you normally expect to hear from a well-respected scientist.His colleague didn't hold back either: "We may be able to take a
The late Dr. Cyril Clarke was a renowned British physician, geneticist and professor of medicine. After 1984, with the explosive increase in the number of people living beyond 100, he began to take a
Researchers who examine the aging process believe they may have found the cellular structure that holds the key to agingAnd their investigations indicate that size matters.Because they’ve found
Imagine there was an amazing natural ingredient that could help with all kinds of health problems… insomnia, pain and cavities.Imagine this same ingredient could also help reduce anxiety and
Studies show that if you exercise by taking a walk most days of the week, you can expect to live longer than the kind of folks who inspired the phrase "couch potato."But to ensure your daily walks
Declining quality and activity of mitochondria – often called the cells' “batteries” - is associated with many age-related diseases and a wide range of processes that make us age faster.Rejuvenating
If you're looking for a secret recipe to feel younger and enjoy a longer, happier life, here’s an answer that’s straightforward, painless and cheap.All you have to do is think young, act young and
Fasting has long been known to extend lifespan.From worms to mice to rhesus monkeys, the lives of many creatures can be rendered longer by restricting their food intake.This may be an effective
Health authorities are not exactly clear how to define it. But the essence is that people who feel good about life live longer.Whatever definition they eventually agree on, there's no doubt that
If you’re old enough, you may realize that today’s fruits and vegetables just don’t taste like the ones you remember as a child.It’s not your imagination, or nostalgia.The drive to increase food
Being a night owl is known to raise the risk of a variety of diseases.People who prefer to be more active during the evening, and who go to bed later and get up later, have higher rates of metabolic
If you’ve had your blood cholesterol tested recently, you ought to know that many researchers now agree with what I’ve believed for years – it’s a dubious guide to your health status.But it’s a
If you’ve been following the research into how to slow down aging, you’ve probably read that cutting calories and periodically fasting can help prolong your life. We’ve written about it frequently in
If the thought of losing your vision scares you as you get older, you’re not alone. Most people fear blindness more than losing a limb, and almost as much as getting cancer.1That’s why glaucoma is so
A recent investigation into the ways in which exercise affects longevity shows that the amount of exercise you do and its intensity may not be the most important factor in helping you live
How can two people both born in the same year appear so different?One looks half their age while the other displays many of the signs of aging. Then again, outward appearances may suggest they’re the
We’ve written before about how fasting is one of the most effective ways to add years to your life (see Issue #8). In fact, it’s been called the only proven method of life extension.The trouble is,
A vast range of herbal teas offers all kinds of health benefits. Heaven knows, they get a lot of publicity, but I still bet you don’t know about a tea with strong anti-aging abilities that’s grown
One of the most most important ways to fight aging is to keep your immune system operating at peak efficiency. A declining immune system is one of the most common causes of aging, but there are
Scientists have identified five lifestyle factors that will reduce your risk of dying prematurely.Each one will lower your chances by between 3% and 21%.The lead author of the new research stressed
A recent study shows a certain natural compound reverses the aging process by making cells act younger than they actually are. It’s called nicotinamide mononucleotide, or NMN for short.This and other
Scientists have conducted a great deal of research to learn how physical health, diet and genetics relate to longevity, but they’ve paid little attention to mental health or personality.To plug this
It gets harder to keep muscle strength as you age. We naturally lose muscle mass as we grow older. But how big is this problem, really?When you’re in your 40s, you lose about 1% of your muscle mass
If the idea of plastering your face with mud, smearing it with expensive creams, and signing up for Botox or a facelift doesn't appeal to you, there's a new way to turn back the clock on the way you
The herb known as goat's rue (Galega officinalis) has traditionally been used by mothers to increase their breast milk while nursing an infant. But there's also a drug derived from this herb that
Most of the time, if you hear about health benefits that seem too good to be true, it's because they are. Be skeptical.But I think I've come across an anti-aging exception to that rule: the herb
There’s a great deal of evidence that mitochondria - the "powerhouses of the cell" - are a major factor in determining how long you’ll live.With aging come damaging changes in these cellular energy
Age-Old Wisdom Could Extend Your Life in the 21st CenturyThe ancient Chinese must have been very smart.Described in Shen Nong's Classic of Materia Medica sometime around 110 BC, a plant called Huang
Experts in natural health never tire of reminding us that food is the best medicine – especially preventive medicine. If you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and other healthy items you have the
If your body generates excessive free radicals, it can overwhelm antioxidant defenses. When this takes place you enter a state called oxidative stress. It’s the cause of many chronic diseases.The
If you’re like me, you not only want to live as long as you can, you want to be as strong and healthy as possible as you age. You want more years, and you want them to be good years.Well, I’m happy
Have you ever heard of the term senescence? It’s a five-dollar word that simply means “the process of aging.”In this article, we’re talking about cellular aging.Senescence occurs when cells are no
If scientists ever discover the elusive fountain of youth, that fountain will have to rejuvenate one particular group of cells that will make us all ageless.These cells are the body’s workhorses with
Nobody likes being nagged constantly by medical authorities about the importance of exercise and how we really have to make ourselves do it.But if you want to live a healthier, longer life, there's
The close relationship between depressed levels of this natural peptide and the progression of aging could hardly be more convincing.As a potent antioxidant and detoxifier, with key roles in the
If you think that to slow down aging you have to engage in a complicated program of strenuous exercise custom-designed to fit your age and abilities, think again.Yes, some sort of physical activity
Shiver your way to lower blood sugar and better all-round health.If you fancy a rather unusual vacation, why not enroll in 58-year-old Wim Hof's training camp in the wintry wilderness of Poland.For
To fight the effects of aging, you have to eat the right kinds of fats.Studies show beyond doubt that the cells in your body function better and keep you healthier when they get a balance of the
A top anti-aging scientist at Harvard described the group's first study as "a major breakthrough in aging research." He called their follow-up work "a tour de force."The research team he was
Your body contains a huge gland that, under the right circumstances, produces a hormone that’s remarkably powerful at fighting the aging process.This hormone helps your muscles stay stronger, keeps
Several decades ago medical research linked coffee to higher rates of heart disease and cancer.But these findings were later shown to be flawed.In 180-degree turnaround, the most recent research
You know how people often say you just don’t have the energy you used to have as you get older? As the old joke says, “My get up and go got up and went.” People seem to think it’s inevitable.But it’s
I look through a lot of medical studies in my quest to tell you about ways to slow down aging and keep your body in peak condition. Most of these studies increase our knowledge about aging in small
It seems like some folks have just plain won the longevity gene lottery. They get to live to be a hundred because they inherited DNA from their parents that keeps them spry, alert and mentally sound
The ancient Chinese must have been very smart.Described in Shen Nong's Classic of Materia Medica sometime around 110 BC, a plant called Huang Qi was said to have anti-aging functions.And now, over
According to an April 2017 report from Texas A&M University, scientists have identified three ways to give yourself a longer life: Drastically cut calorie intake; Restrict the amount of
The harm caused by being in a constant state of stress, for months or years on end, can hardly be exaggerated. There seems to be no part of the body that’s not damaged.Brain, bones, skin, digestion,
As a possible anti-aging therapy, regenerative medicine (also known as stem cell treatment) can turn back the clock on aging cells by injecting stem cells into adult tissue. Stem cells are capable of
Doctors in the the field of regenerative medicine inject undifferentiated stem cells into their patients to regenerate fresh cells, which in turn creates more robust tissue and organ systems in the
To learn how to make ourselves ageless and extend our lives, the key may be to study animals that already possess the key to immortality.After all, if we can understand how some animals manage to
It may be hard to believe, but some medical researchers have found evidence that soon we may take a dose of poop to help us stay young longer.That’s right. The therapy is called a fecal transplant –
When it comes to aging, there’s a lot you can do to create healthy tissue systems that will add years to your life. Withering into old age is NOT inevitable.In fact, there’s one simple thing you can
The term “rescue dog” could be taken to a whole new level if exciting anti-aging research being conducted on middle-aged canines is soon applied to humans.Researchers at the University of
Everyone undergoes the aging process, known as “senescence” or biological aging. As time goes by, our cells lose their ability to divide and grow, and so bones and tissues begin to
In Finland, almost every household has a sauna. Now sales are growing strongly in the US, where more than a million units have been sold to health-conscious Americans.And who can blame them? Not only
Keeping blood pressure under control is important if you want to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke… It’s also necessary to keep your blood pressure (medical term: hypertension)
Ongoing stress is bad for your emotional and physical health. It can promote disease, reduce the length of telomeres -- a biomarker of biological aging -- and reduce the number of years you’ll live.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just take a vitamin that would turn on your longevity genes – the part of your DNA that helps you live longer?Well, guess what. You can!Research shows that there’s a
In February, 39-year-old quarterback Tom Brady won his 5th Super Bowl in a breathtaking third quarter comeback. In the process, the New England Patriots superstar racked up a record fourth win as MVP
Have you ever wondered why some people remain active and healthy well into old age, while others look and feel old when they’re still young? Chances are good that if you’re feeling older than you
At a spry 90 years of age, Queen Elizabeth II has been the reigning monarch of Great Britain for a remarkable 65 years, giving no sign that she is ready to retire. Her husband of 70 years, dapper
There’s an easy, often misunderstood, activity that may be able extend your life expectancy.All you have to do is get the right amount of sleep every night. Study after study, on subjects from cancer
It may be a first-line treatment, but acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol, and other brands) is just about useless when it comes to relief of low back pain.That was the conclusion
Next time you find yourself making excuses not to exercise. . .or tell yourself you’ll start exercising next week, or next month, or next summer. . .Consider this first: You can reap enormous gains
While scientists and therapeutic developers race to clinically prove that certain cellular therapies will in fact safely enhance human longevity, there are lifestyle changes and supplements that can
The close relationship between depressed levels of this natural peptide and the progression of aging could hardly be more convincing.As a potent antioxidant and detoxifier, with key roles in the
If you’d like to be Immortal, Study these Animals that already possess the ability to bypass Aging.Most animals age faster than we do. But there are a few exceptions that may tell us how to make
A safe, widely available antioxidant nutrient is now being recognized as a brain-protector that can both defend your brain against the damage of a concussion and help improve your brain if you get
Much has been written about the influence of your diet and lifestyle on the way your body ages, but far less about your personality traits.
All that’s required is to put your lips together and hum. New medical research reveals it’s a stress-busting technique we should all try.
