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103 Year old Doctor; Exercise Over-Rated for Long Life
2014/12/17 Health News – Dr. Ephraim Engleman will celebrate his 104th birthday in March, but he’s too busy to dwell on reaching that remarkable age. Engleman, the director of the Rosalind Russell-Ephraim P. Engleman Rheumatology Research Center at UCSF, keeps looking...
Scientists uncover new, fundamental mechanism for how resveratrol provides health benefits
Skeletal formula of trans-resveratrol. Image: WikipediaScientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found that resveratrol, the red-wine ingredient once touted as an elixir of youth, powerfully activates an evolutionarily ancient stress response in human...
Feeling Young at Heart Helps You Live Longer, Say Researchers
Monday, 15 Dec 2014 04:12 PM Folks who feel "young at heart" may be more likely to live to a ripe old age, a new British study suggests. Seniors who said they felt three or more years younger than their actual age experienced a lower death rate over the course of...
Ibuprofen may improve longevity, study suggests
Published December 18, 2014 Regular doses of a common over-the-counter painkiller may lead to a longer, healthier life, researchers have found. In a study published Thursday in the journal Public Library of Science-Genetics, researchers treated baker’s yeast, worms...
Natural secrets to long life, better libido
Thursday, 11 December 2014 00:00 Written by Chukwuma Muanya Do you want to live a healthy, long life with added benefit of better libido? Researchers have further validated claims that eating diet rich in fruits, vegetables, pulses, spices, whole grains, fish and...
Longevity has nothing to do with genes
The world's oldest people share no genetic secrets, says study. Think the secret to longevity is in the genes? You would be wrong. Think the reason some people live beyond the age of 100 is because of their genes? Think again. American scientists said recently that...
Study sheds new light on relationship between personality and health
Researchers have found new evidence that explains how some aspects of our personality may affect our health and wellbeing, supporting long-observed associations between aspects of human character, physical health and longevity.A team of health psychologists at The...
Your older years: Lifespan or healthspan?
December 9, 2014 12:00 AM By David Templeton / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Scientists and medical practitioners are focusing more on geroscience, which studies the relationship between aging and age-related diseases. Each generation has searched for fountains of youth....
59 ways to live a longer life
By: Melissa Breyer Thu, Dec 04, 2014 at 02:53 PM The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there's plenty you can do to give your longevity a boost. Back in the 13th century, English philosopher and scientist Roger Bacon proposed that aging was caused by the waning of...
Personality Traits Help Your Circle Of Friends Predict Your Life Span
Dec 4, 2014 12:48 PM By Lizette Borreli@lizcelineb There may be some truth to the old adage “All you need in life are a few good friends and a few good drinks.” Your circle of friends may be better judges of the personality traits you possess that are associated with...
Trainer Talk: Exercise is closest to fountain of youth
Bryce Bowman10:12 p.m. MST December 5, 2014 (Photo: Coloradoan library) Throughout time people have been searching for ways to live longer, prevent disease and defy nature. There have been myths of a place called the fountain of youth for centuries; a tale of magical...
Eating the Mediterranean diet may lead to a longer life
By Christina Lee, Special to CNN updated 10:25 AM EST, Wed December 3, 2014 (CNN) -- Eating a Mediterranean diet may be your key to living longer. That's according to a new study led by Immaculata De Vivo, associate professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston...
Obesity may shorten life expectancy up to eight years
Tis the season to indulge. However, restraint may be best, according to a new study led by investigators at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and McGill University. The researchers examined the relationship between body weight and...
The Secrets of Longevity: Torpor in Hibernation May Slow Aging
As temperatures cool and then dip below freezing, some animals hurry to store enough fat to last through the winter as they hibernate. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at hibernation and have found a link between time spent at higher temperatures and aging. As...
Want to live to 120? Here’s how ….
Britons could live to 120 if they just exercised more, ate healthily and took beneficial drugs such as statins, scientists say In an era that is obsessed with youth, it is unsurprising that so much time is devoted to fighting the ravages of age. But a new study...
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Many of our readers have previously expressed interest in signing up for the Personal Longevity Training & Affiliate Program. Now that it’s the Christmas Season--Here is a Special Offer for YOU ! ALL OFFERS GOOD UNTIL DECEMBER 15TH For Basic Affiliates: Have you...
Unexpected ways to add years to your life
Linda Melone8:49 a.m. EST November 9, 2014 The average American's life expectancy is 78.7 years. Whether you reach that age—or better yet, exceed it—largely depends on your genes, but there are also many keys to longevity that are totally within your control. (ABC...
Study Reveals Interesting Factor That May Help You Live Longer
The Huffington Post | By Shelley Emling Do you feel in control of your life and that what you do matters? It could play a role in how long you live. A study led by researchers at the University College London, published in the journalThe Lancet, monitored the...
Low-Cal Diets Boost Lifespan: Study
Monday, 17 Nov 2014 03:04 PM By Nick Tate Eat less, live longer. That’s the from-the-hip conclusion of new research by NYU Langone Medical Center that shows reduced-calorie diets have a beneficial effect on the nearly 900 genes linked to aging, lifespan, and memory....
Can fasting boost your immunity?
BY SIYANDA NKALA • 27 NOVEMBER 2014 • EAT BETTER, EXPERT ADVICE, GET FIT, HEALTH, HEALTH STUDIES, HEALTHY AND HAPPY, HOME FEATURED, JUST IN, LIFESTYLE TIPS, PLAN YOUR DIET • COMMENTS (0) • 84 When it comes to boosting your immunity, Scientists have discovered a...
How the Sun Can Fend Off Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted in: Anti-Aging and the Body, Anti-Aging and the Brain, Sun Care by Soriyya Bawa For aging women, the looming threat of developing Alzheimer’s disease—and the subsequent memory loss—is a constant concern. However, as two reports have proven, the key to warding...
Longevity Training Sales Representative Opportunities
Earn a Great Income at Home and Help Others too Would you like to make a good income working from home selling a training program you can excited about? Would also like to help other people with their long term health, greater happiness, and extended longevity? How...
This Traditional Chinese Practice Can Help You Feel Younger
Posted in: Anti-Aging and the Body by Samira Zia Rehman As you already know, anti-aging advice and treatment options come in all forms. Sticking needles into your skin may not sound like the most pleasing anti-aging advice, but for some, it can be healing. It’s known...
Can This Anti-Aging Superfood Prevent Arthritis?
Posted in: Anti-Aging and the Body, Anti-Aging Food, Health and Wellness Advice by Soriyya Bawa If you suffer from arthritis, relief may be easier than you think because, according to new research, all you need to do is eat more broccoli. A recent study out of the...
Epsom Salts: The Hidden Gem of Anti-Aging
Posted in: Anti-Aging and the Body by Soriyya Bawa For many, a relaxing bath is the perfect way to unwind and rejuvenate your tired muscles. That’s why for a lot of people, soaking in the tub almost feels like a healing experience—and with the addition of a little...
16 Unexpected Ways to Add Years to Your Life
Health November 4, 2014 Having more fun in the bedroom is just one tactic for upping your longevity. By Linda Melone, Health.com The average American’s life expectancy is 78.7 years. Whether you reach that age—or better yet, exceed it—largely depends on your genes,...
Key to longevity could be in the mind
Key to longevity could be in the mind: How a sense of purpose could extend life by two years Scientists examined the ‘eudemonic wellbeing’ of 9,050 Britons over 65 That is sense of control, purpose and feeling what they do is worthwhile Over 8.5 years, 9 per cent of...
Live Longer with Less Sex and Plant-rich Diet
By IANS November 18, 2014 14:14 IST As most of us struggle to juggle work commitments with the demands of family and daily life, new research suggests that slow pace of life is the secret to longevity - even if it amounts to curtailing sex life a bit. The team of...
Live longer? Less sex, more greens
A slow pace of life, including reduced reproductive rates and a plant-rich diet, can increase the lifespans of lizards and snakes By Press Association 6:00AM GMT 18 Nov 2014 Less sex and eating more greens has been found to lead to a longer - if not necessarily more...
Calorie-restricting diets slow aging, study finds
Date: November 17, 2014 Source: NYU Langone Medical Center Summary: Neuroscientists have shown that calorie-reduced diets stop the normal rise and fall in activity levels of close to 900 different genes linked to aging and memory formation in the brain. The adage 'you...