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A New Long Lived Bolivian-123 years old
Here is another example of a long lived person alive today. There are older ones but 123 years is pretty good. FRASQUIA, Bolivia (AP) — If Bolivia's public records are correct, Carmelo Flores Laura is the oldest living person ever documented. They say he turned 123 a...
Today's Health Links August 15, 2013
A genetic answer to the Alzheimer's riddle? What if we could pinpoint a hereditary cause for Alzheimer's, and intervene to reduce the risk of the disease? We may be closer to that goal, thanks to new work in Alzheimer's genetics.
Major Study Links Four Lifestyle Choices to Longevity
68 days ago by Lyle J. Dennis, M.D. A large well designed study out of Johns Hopkins has established a strong link between lifestyle choices and lifespan. The study followed 6200 men and women of mixed ethnic backgrounds who were from age 44 to 84 when the study began...
Today's Health Links August 14, 2013
New culprit that may make aging brains susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases identified The steady accumulation of a protein in healthy, aging brains may explain seniors' vulnerability to neurodegenerative disorders, a new study reports.
Longevity is Complex-"Scientists Create Artificial Peroxisomes"
A new possible type of anti-aging therapy.... By Lyle J. Dennis, M.D=Aging is clearly a complex process, and it is naive to assume a single mechanism is responsible for it. We age because it is coded for by evolution. If there was a selective advantage for limitless...
Today's Health Links August 13, 2013
At 75, would Popeye still be able to take on Bluto? If Popeye were to age naturally like the rest of us, he would need more than just big muscles to stay independent during his senior years. When it comes to muscles and aging, the important thing is quality, not...
Vegetarians Live Longer
A vegan diet is known to be good for you. Can it really increase your longevity too? By Lyle J. Dennis, M.D. There is convincing evidence that the quality of diet in additional to caloric content has a direct effect on health and lifespan. Following on the heels of...
Sexual Orgasm Increases Longevity
A New pick-up phrase: Do you want to prolong your life tonight? Having regular (and enthusiastic) sex confers a host of measurable physiological advantages to both men and women. In one of the most credible studies tracking overall health with sexual frequency, the...
Cellular repair switch found, may prolong life
UT San /Diego 8/9/13 This image shows the concentration in the nucleus of HLH-30/TFEB in C. elegans. — Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute LA JOLLA — Scientists say they have discovered a key aspect of how the aging process works, raising prospects of new...
New study links eating less to longevity
Eating less calories may help people extend their lifespan by promoting growth of beneficial bacteria in the body, a new Chinese study claimed today. In a research conducted on two sets of mice, it was found that the group fed with calorie-restricted low-fat diet...
Today's Health Links August 9, 2013
Key protein that modulates organismal aging identified Scientists have identified a key factor that regulates the autophagy process, a kind of cleansing mechanism for cells in which waste material and cellular debris is gobbled up to protect cells from damage, and in...
New EBook "Telomeres and Longevity"
I've been taking the Telomere Supplement "Product B" for a couple of months now with positive effects (See post HERE) I thought I should research and write about Telomeres to better understand the subject. My EBook "Telomeres and Longevity" helps the reader to better...
Today's Health Links August 8, 2013
Chocolate may help keep brain healthy Drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day may help older people keep their brains healthy and their thinking skills sharp, according to a new study. Cognitive decline with age is normal, routine, but not inevitable Research on...
Today's Health Links August 6, 2013
Breastfeeding may reduce Alzheimer's risk Mothers who breastfeed their children may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease, with longer periods of breastfeeding also lowering the overall risk, a new study suggests. Working-life training and maternity...
Initial Success with Telomere supplement Product B
Hello dear blog readers! Have been using the Telomere Supplement Product B from Isagenix for a couple of months now, and here is my experience so far: For the last 20 years at least--every time I got a chest cold it would only get worse and worse until I had to go to...
Molecular Processes–Stress & Longevity
Molecular Process in Fat Cells That Influences Stress and Longevity Identified As part of their ongoing research investigating the biology of aging, the greatest risk factor for type 2 diabetes and other serious diseases, scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have...
Stay Cool and Live Longer?
Genetic Program Promotes Longevity in Cold Environments--I grew up in cold weather and love it--It keeps me vital! Feb. 14, 2013 — Scientists have known for nearly a century that cold-blooded animals, such as worms, flies and fish all live longer in cold environments,...
Does Greek Coffee Hold the Key to a Longer Life?
Can a cup of coffee a day lengthen your life? The answer to longevity may be far simpler than we imagine; it may in fact be right under our noses in the form of a morning caffeine kick. The elderly inhabitants of Ikaria, the Greek island, boast the highest rates of...
Today's Health Links August 2, 2013
New drugs to find the right target to fight Alzheimer's disease The future is looking good for drugs designed to combat Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have unveiled how two classes of drug compounds currently in clinical trials work to fight the disease. Their...
Slowing the Aging Process — Only With Antibiotics
More ways science if finding areas where aging therapies might be applied.... Why is it that within a homogeneous population of the same species, some individuals live three times as long as others? This question has stumped scientists for centuries. Now, EPFL...
Today's Health Links August 1, 2013
Anemia linked to increased risk of dementia Anemia, or low levels of red blood cells, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Stem cells in urine easy to isolate and have potential for numerous therapies Could harvesting stem cells for therapy one...
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Longevity
Low levels of vitamin D may be associated with longevity, according to a study involving middle-aged children of people in their 90s published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). "We found that familial longevity was associated with lower levels of vitamin...
Today's Health Links July 31, 2013
Exercise may be the best medicine for Alzheimer's disease Regular, moderate exercise could improve memory and cognitive function in those at risk for Alzheimer's disease in a way no drug can. Scientists studied the effects of exercise on a group of older adults...
Another Isagenix Weight Loss Success Story!
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Hearing Loss Regenerated in Damaged Mammal Ear
Here is a good article on practical cell regeneration in a mammal. If we can do this for our ears then why not the rest of our bodies? Hearing loss is a significant public health problem affecting almost 50 million people in the United States alone. Sensorineural...
Today's Health Links July 30, 2013
Hot flashes? Thank evolution A study of mortality and fertility patterns among seven species of wild apes and monkeys and their relatives, compared with similar data from hunter-gatherer humans, shows that menopause sets humans apart from other primates. Premature...
TELOMERES, AND HOW TO LENGTHEN THEM
Another article on telomeres and what we can do to lengthen them. Product B from Isagenix will also help. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PRODUCT B By Lawrence Wilson, MD © April 2013, The Center For Development An exciting new area of medical and anti-aging research...
Exercise Causes Epigenetic Changes to Your Cells
A good article on another reason to exercise for long term health: Exercise, even in small doses, changes the expression of our innate DNA. New research from Lund University in Sweden has described for the first time what happens on an epigenetic level in fat cells...
Today's Health Links July 27, 2013
Scientists ID compounds that target amyloid fibrils in Alzheimer's, other brain diseases Scientists report an advance toward "structure-based drug design," with the potential to delay or treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, type II diabetes, ALS (also...