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Ashwagandha: Ancient Indian Herb Treats Modern Illnesses
By Sylvia Booth Hubbard | Monday, 22 May 2017 02:01 PM The herb ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, a form of natural Indian folk medicine. It has been used for more than 3,000 years to boost energy and ease stress. And modern research is...
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7 Great Exercises To Slow Down Aging
Physical activity has many profound benefits to your health but one that we often ignore is aging. Exercise can have a substantial impact on the aging process in your body, at a cellular level. In a recent study, which looked at the relationship between exercising and...
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Personality influences lifespan as much as socioeconomic status. Why is that?
Anna Petherick A group of Wisconsin nuns in the 1930s proved that positive personality traits can add years to your life. Being disagreeable, on the other hand, can be deadly Studying a group of nuns over their lifetimes, researchers were able to determine that...
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Scientists have discovered 5 personality traits linked with a long life
Erin Brodwin May 16, 2017, 1:52 PM Are you friendly? Open? Emotionally stable? Dozens of large studies of older people around the world suggest that these personality traits are among a handful of characteristics tied to a longer life. And while one study found that...
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U.S. Life Expectancy Varies by Two Decades Depending on Location
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 08:46 AM Even as life expectancy is rising in many places across the U.S., there are some places where lifespans are getting shorter and geographical inequalities are becoming more pronounced, a new study suggests.Nationwide in 2014, the average...
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Newly Discovered Compound Found to Reverse Aging
By Chris Pritchard | Friday, 05 May 2017 12:43 PM Medical researchers have discovered a naturally occurring compound the human body produces that can speed DNA repair, combat disease, and may turn back the clock on aging. The compound — called NAD+, which is...
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What is Professional Coaching?
Professional Coaching has become a popular and fast growing profession. Something that was unexpected 20 years ago. I’ve met coaches earning half a million to one million dollars per year. There are a lot of them. The average earnings nationally are about eighty five...
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Red Wine Compound Boosts Cardio Health in Diabetics: Study
By Rick Ansorge | Thursday, 04 May 2017 04:10 PM Supplements of the potent antioxidant resveratrol may reduce artery stiffness in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study that may explain how the compound in red wine boosts cardiovascular health....
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70-Year-Old Can Have Arteries of a 20-Year-Old
Wednesday, 31 May 2017 09:35 AM Imagine having the clear, supple, healthy blood vessels of a 20-year-old in your 70s. It's possible, but "challenging," a new study suggests. Still, if you eat right, exercise and stay trim, you have a shot at offsetting age-related...
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Conventional and Holistic Medicine: Getting the Best of Both Worlds
By Charlotte Libov | Thursday, 27 Apr 2017 02:55 PM Conventional medicine is necessary to treat disease, but if you really want to prevent health problems and stay well, you might consider integrating practices from the field of holistic medicine as well, a top...
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Beetroot Juice Makes Aging Brains Look Younger
By Sylvia Booth Hubbard | Wednesday, 19 Apr 2017 11:50 AM Drinking beetroot juice before working out makes the brains of older adults with high blood pressure perform like younger brains, says a study from Wake Forrest University. "We knew, going in, that a...
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An Essay on the 10 Principles of Personal Longevity
Here is an response I wrote to a friend on the scientific justification of my 10 principles integrating spirit, mind, and body: Now on the question of professional orgs "poking holes" in what I'm saying: First point would be on my evidence of long lived people. I've...
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High-Intensity Exercise: Fountain of Youth for Seniors?
By Rick Ansorge | Thursday, 13 Apr 2017 11:20 AM The health benefits of exercise are well-established for people of all ages. But until now, little has been known about which type of exercise best counters the aging process in senior citizens. The answer may be...
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Ketogenic (very low carb) diet increases longevity
Exciting new perspective on the benefits of a ketogenic diet by Jeff S. Volek, Ph.D., R.D. Ketones are important metabolites produced by the liver that increase when carbohydrates are limited in the diet. Thus, very low-carbohydrate diets are often called ketogenic...
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What’s the Secret of ‘SuperAgers?’
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2017 09:14 AM At 89, Donald Tenbrunsel is a bit of a phenomenon. He surfs the internet with ease, happily converses on a broad range of timely topics, volunteers and reads regularly. Known as a "SuperAger," Tenbrunsel was part of a study that...
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Life-Extending Discovery Renews Debate Over Aging as a ‘Disease’
Even if a new drug proves to prolong human life, it won't receive regulatory approval for that purpose unless the FDA accepts that aging is a treatable medical condition. BY DAVE ROOS MARCH 31, 2017 8:00 AM EDT David Sinclair has been reverse-engineering the aging...
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Compound in Salmon Switches on ‘Longevity Gene’ in Mice
By Sylvia Booth Hubbard | Wednesday, 29 Mar 2017 03:26 PM Astaxanthin, a red pigment found mostly in marine life, can switch on a variation of the FOXO3 gene, which protects against aging, say scientists from the University of Hawaii. "All of us have the FOXO3...
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32 Health Benefits of Running, According to Science
Running might be one of the healthiest exercises out there. Science is beginning to prove that running should have a prominent spot in your exercise routine. Here are the top 32 health benefits of running, according to science. #1 Running Lessens Your Risk for...
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‘Age-Proof’ Your Life
'Age-Proof' Your Life: New Book Examines Links Between Health, Wealth By Nick Tate | Friday, 10 Mar 2017 01:11 PM Live long and prosper.“Star Trek” fans will, of course, recognize these immortal words as the famed salutation of the beloved Mr. Spock. But...
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New class of drugs to combat aging diseases discovered
Date: February 7, 2017 Source: University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center Summary: New details of the aging process have been uncovered by a research team. They discovered an altered balance between certain signaling molecules in the smooth muscle cells of...
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Longevity Recipe: 10 Servings of Veggies, Fruits
Friday, 24 Feb 2017 09:29 AM If you want to add years to your life, 10 daily servings of fruits and vegetables may be the best recipe you can follow, a new analysis suggests. The benefits appear to come through lower rates of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early...
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Resveratrol May Slow Lung Aging
By Sylvia Booth Hubbard | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2017 11:19 AM Resveratrol (RSL), which is found in red wine, may protect our lungs as we age. Aging lungs, which are characterized by decreasing lung function and airspace enlargement, are a significant risk factor for...
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What’s the Oldest Thing Alive Today?
By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor | February 18, 2017 10:31am ET A bristlecone pine is the oldest tree in the world. The oldest living thing on Earth today is … well, it's controversial. Let's back up. Figuring out the oldest thing alive requires...
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Save Your Brain From Dementia With These Supplements
By Sylvia Booth Hubbard | Tuesday, 07 Feb 2017 01:09 PM As America's population ages, the number of people affected by chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and dementia rises. However, while many helpful drugs and therapies have been...
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Yoga Eases Low Back Pain-to improve long term health
By Sylvia Booth Hubbard | Tuesday, 07 Feb 2017 11:39 AM At some point in their lives, about 80 percent of Americans will suffer from back pain. A recent study found that more than a third of adults say low back pain has affected their ability to sleep, exercise,...
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Tao, 98-year-old poster child for yoga and wellness
Catherine TRIOMPHE AFPJanuary 29, 2017 98-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest yoga instructor (AFP Photo/DON EMMERT) Hartsdale (United States) (AFP) - She is the 'World's Oldest Yoga Teacher' who, at age 98,...
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Betty White: What’s the Secret to Her Longevity?
By Sylvia Booth Hubbard | Monday, 16 Jan 2017 02:44 PM Betty White turns 95 years young on January 17, and she's still razor sharp, healthy, and enjoying life. What's her secret? You might be surprised. It's not a strict diet: She's not a vegetarian, and her...
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Eat hot peppers for a longer life? Study
Date: January 13, 2017 Source: University of Vermont Summary: Consumption of hot red chili peppers is associated with a 13 percent reduction in total mortality, a large prospective study has found. Like spicy food? If so, you might live longer, say researchers at the...
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Zinc eaten at levels found in biofortified crops reduces ‘wear and tear’ on DNA
Research results present a new strategy for measuring the impact of zinc on health Date: January 3, 2017 Source: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland Summary: A new study shows that a modest 4 milligrams of extra zinc a day in the diet can have a...
read morePrepare Yourself for the Age of ‘Superaging’
Prepare Yourself for the Age of 'Superaging' Rhett Jones Yesterday 5:40pm Filed to: MIND OVER MATTER to get longer it’s becoming more important than ever to understand how humanity will maintain its mental capabilities in old age. Some scientists have been studying...
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