Lifestyle Changes May Lengthen Telomeres, A Measure of Cell Aging

Lifestyle Changes May Lengthen Telomeres, A Measure of Cell Aging

Diet, Meditation, Exercise Can Improve Key Element of Immune Cell Aging, UCSF Scientists Report  By Elizabeth Fernandez on September 16, 2013 A small pilot study shows for the first time that changes in diet, exercise, stress management and social support may result...
Intermittent fasting speeds weight loss, slows aging and torches body fat

Intermittent fasting speeds weight loss, slows aging and torches body fat

April 1, 2014 Intermittent fasting has become a popular way to accelerate weight loss and melt body fat, but scientists say alternating between fasting and normal eating also confers powerful anti-aging benefits. Research shows that intermittent fasting provides...
Glucosamine promotes longevity by mimicking a low-carb diet and extends the life of mice by 10%

Glucosamine promotes longevity by mimicking a low-carb diet and extends the life of mice by 10%

April 09, 2014  The widely used food supplement glucosamine promotes longevity in ageing mice by approximately 10% due to improved glucose metabolism. Michael Ristow, a professor at ETH Zurich, and his team find that the compound does so “by mimicking a low-carb diet...