Another Nail In The Low-Fat Diet Coffin
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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