Top 10 Resolutions for Longevity
Thursday December 27, 2007
For 2008, choose from this list of resolutions that will add years to your life while making you feel better right now. You can find something on this list that ... Read More
Make Fool-Proof Resolutions
Thursday December 27, 2007
Most people make a New Year's resolution, and most people fail by February. This is because their resolutions are all wrong. By taking time to make a good, solid resolution, ... Read More
Can Exercise Reduce Stroke Risk?
Wednesday December 19, 2007
People with high scores in physical function have a reduced risk of stroke. This reduction can be up to 50% less. Researchers measured stroke risk by asking people if they ... Read More
Exercise for Brain Health
Tuesday December 18, 2007
Even at age 85 (and beyond) getting 4 hours of exercise every week can significantly reduce your risk of cognitive impairment. Research shows that women who do not exercise regularly ... Read More
Santa's Longevity Secrets
Friday December 14, 2007
The Jolly Old Elf may look old, but every year he manages to deliver millions of toys to millions of children. Time just doesn't seem to be catching up to ... Read More
Gifts for Staying Young and Aging Well
Friday December 14, 2007
This year, give the gift of health and wellness. These 10 items cover a wide-range of price levels. All can help people stay young and health. Check out the tea ... Read More
Can Rotten Eggs Extend Life?
Wednesday December 12, 2007
Longevity can be increased in worms and mice using hydrogen sulfide (the stinky stuff in rotten eggs). This creates a cellular and metabolic hibernation which can increase life span by ... Read More
Best Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
Saturday December 8, 2007
Prostate cancer treatment is complex. Knowing which treatment will give the greatest life expectancy is a difficult decisions. Doctors and patients much choose among prostatectomy, radiotherapy, watchful waiting, hormone therapy ... Read More
Eat Less, Live Longer? Calorie Restriction in Humans
Wednesday December 5, 2007
Calorie restriction is the one proven way to increase maximum life span in primates and rodents. In Okinawa, the longest lived group of people practice a form of calorie restriction. ... Read More
Smoking, Obesity, Alcohol and Inactivity - What is the Impact?
Sunday December 2, 2007
Smoking, Alcohol, Inactivity and Obesity all can reduce both life expectancy and overall quality of life. QALYs (quality adjusted life years) is a way researchers measure the impact of these ... Read More
Stop the Presses -- New Longevity Statistic
Saturday December 1, 2007
Longevity statistics can be utterly fascinating (really, trust me). This one, the Healthy Working Life Expectancy at Age 50 (HWLE) attempts to measure the number of years the average 50-year-old ... Read More