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Higher Salt Intake Tied to Longevity
Debate over the health effects of dietary salt continues, with a new study suggesting that those who eat lots of salt live longer than those who avoid it. Researchers discovered that those 25% of study subjects consuming the lowest amounts of dietary salt actually had...
Research links compounds intake and longevity
Rome/Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) Researchers have for the first time established a link between the intake of polyphenols, plant derived micronutrients, and longevity, says a study. It is for the first time that a scientific study associates high polyphenols intake with...
Today's Health Links October 11, 2013
Circadian rhythms in skin stem cells protect us against UV rays Human skin must cope with the sun and other environmental factors that fluctuate in a circadian manner. A study reveals that human skin stem cells deal with these cyclical threats by carrying out...
Defining the New Normal in Aging
Diana McIntyre approaches her 80th birthday later this year with the same energy and zest for life of friends decades her junior. Aside from back surgery years ago, she's never been sick and, through a busy volunteer schedule, never seems to slow down. McIntyre's good...
Benefits of Slowing Aging Could Outweigh the Costs
By Mitch Leslie, ScienceNOW Humans have been looking for a way to slow aging likely since the first person got wrinkles. A new study shows that the quest could be worthwhile. Scientists have found that even a moderate decrease in aging would boost our lifespans by...
Today's Health Links October 9, 2013
Women suffer most from urinary tract infections, men more likely to be hospitalized While women are far more likely to suffer urinary tract infections, men are more prone to be hospitalized for treatment. The first-of-its-kind research for the most common bacterial...
A Longevity Gene?
Blood-generating stem cells become slower in old age, increasing stress on the body, but infusing them with a gene linked to the ageing process can restore them to a more youthful state, researchers found. The study, which was performed in mice, raises the...
Today's Health Links October 8, 2013
Delayed aging is better investment than cancer, heart disease Research to delay aging and the infirmities of old age would have better population health and economic returns than advances in individual fatal diseases such as cancer or heart disease, reveals a new...
An incredible picture of an Angel
Our Spiritual connection is probably the most important aspect of our long term health and longevity. Here is something to help you realize how "Real" our spiritual beings are...... Posted by my friend Connie Costa about my other friend Dr. Sarah Larson: We were on...
Dr. Janni Lloyd–Immortalist
Dr. Janni Lloyd is a medical doctor, immortalist, and friend of mine in Australia who has been involved with longevity and physical immortality for many years. Here is a great new video by her:
Long Living Rodent–Protein Creation Secret
Better Protein Creation May Be Secret of Longevity for the World's Longest-Living Rodent Sep. 30, 2013 — Naked mole rats have what any animal would want. They live long lives -- about 30 years -- and stay healthy until the very end. Now biologists at the University of...
Today's Health Links October 5, 2013
Creative app for dementia careworkers Dementia is an ageing-related condition affecting mental acuity and memory. Incidence doubles in a population for every five years over the age of 65 years, so that almost one fifth of those living to 85 can expect to have the...
The Oldest Living Things
It's important for us to know about plants and animals which are extremely old because they provide clues to our own longevity So here is a cool video with pictures of the world's oldest living things:
THE VALLEY OF LONGEVITY
Hidden away, deep in the Andes Mountains of South America, lies a peaceful valley called Vilcabamba (vil-ca-BAM-ba). Modern medical research reports that Vilcabamba is one of four places on earth where the people live the longest ....... and are among the healthiest...
Today's Health Links October 3, 2013
Sleeping too little, or too much, linked to heart disease, diabetes, obesity A new study links too little sleep (six hours or less) and too much sleep (10 or more hours) with chronic diseases -- including coronary heart disease, diabetes, anxiety and obesity -- in...
What Does It Take To Make It Past 100?
More People Reach Centenarian Status; Most Are Women The pool of people making it past their 80s and 90s and well into their 100s has been growing in the past few decades. And even though women have historically proven to live longer lives, the number of men reaching...
Today's Health Links October 2, 2013
Plentiful mid-life stress linked to heightened risk of dementia in late life Coping with a lot of stress in middle age may boost the risk of developing dementia in late life -- at least among women -- suggests research. With increased age comes decreased risk-taking...
Healthy Behaviors in Midlife Significantly Increase Odds of Successful Aging
Science Daily — Engaging in a combination of healthy behaviours, such as not smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, exercise, and eating fruits and vegetables daily makes it significantly more likely people will stay healthy as they age, according to a study...
A Microbe's Trick for Staying Young
The following article is interesting because if we can fully understand how microbes stay young then maybe we can too.... Sep. 12, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a microbe that stays forever young by rejuvenating every time it reproduces. The findings, published...
New Study Validates Longevity Pathway
Findings identify universal mechanism for activating anti-aging pathway Resveratrol-like compound binds to sirtuin protein. Image by Han Dai and George Vlasuk By DAVID CAMERON A new study demonstrates what researchers consider conclusive evidence that the red wine...
Today's Health Links September 29, 2013
Study on 90-year-olds reveals the benefits of strength training After doing specific training for 12 weeks, people over the age of 90 improved their strength, power and muscle mass. This was reflected in an increase in their walking speed, a greater capacity to get...
Protein In The Brain Linked To Increased Longevity
September 4, 2013Image Credit: SSokolov / Shutterstock redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports – Your Universe Online Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have reportedly discovered the mechanism through which a specific type of protein...
Today's Health Links September 28, 2013
Newly identified antibodies effectively treat Alzheimer's-like disease in mice Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the accumulation of particular toxic proteins in the brain that are believed to underlie the cognitive decline in patients. A new study...
Interview on how grounding improves long term health
Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. Steven Sinatra on Video about long term health and longevity. Dr. Sinatra is both an MD and an alternative holistic practitioner. He believes in concepts on "grounding" to improve your long term health. How grounding reduces inflamation and...
Retirement Places That Promote Longevity
U.S. News And World Report | By EMILY BRANDON Posted: 09/19/2013 7:18 am When it comes to predicting how long you are likely to live, the place you live matters. Life expectancy in the U.S. ranges from 85 years for women in Marin, Calif., to 72.7 years in Perry, Ky....
Healthy lifestyle may slow aging in our cells
By Michelle Castillo / CBS News/ September 17, 2013, 3:44 PM Healthy lifestyle may slow aging in our cells- It's no secret that paying attention to diet, exercise, stress levels and getting social support may extend your life. But a new study shows healthy living may...
Today's Health Links September 25, 2013
Rare mutations increase risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease Researchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations that appear to cause the common form of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that strikes after the age of 60. The two mutations occur in a gene...
Special Report-A man who is 1105 years old–and still alive
I published a short posting a few months ago on the book "Wonders of Mebegon Village" about some buddhists in Burma who are living to extraordinary ages. However, due to the rarity of the book I don't think readers really got the import of what I was saying. The...
Today's Health Links September 24, 2013
Alzheimer's progression tracked prior to dementia Important progress has been made on the challenge of identifying and tracking preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Scientists show that markers for preclinical disease can help predict the start of dementia. Woman...
Scientists make old muscles young again
Scientists make old muscles young again in attempt to combat aging An international team of scientists have identified for the first time a key factor responsible for declining muscle repair during aging, and discovered how to halt the process in mice with a common...