111-Year-Old-Man and 103-Year-Old-Doctor Share Secrets To A Long Life

111-Year-Old-Man and 103-Year-Old-Doctor Share Secrets To A Long Life Luis Cano has become quite a celebrity in Linden, New Jersey, where he resides. His family says they noticed that cars often honk in celebration when drivers see his birthday sign on the lawn each year.  That’s because Cano is 111 years old and was ranked … Continue reading “111-Year-Old-Man and 103-Year-Old-Doctor Share Secrets To A Long Life”

Age Well With These Habits

Age Well With These Habits When we hear the word “aging,” what typically comes to mind is how old someone is and how that affects that person’s ability to live well. But aging isn’t always about a person’s chronological age, according to Dr. Dominic Greenyer, a general practitioner at The Health Suite, a private, doctor-led … Continue reading “Age Well With These Habits”

Reverse Brain Aging With A Nasal Spray?

Reverse Brain Aging With A Nasal Spray? A research team at Texas A&M University has developed a nasal spray that’s been called groundbreaking, but it’s not for the nose, but for reversing brain aging. The experimental therapy developed by scientists at the university addresses “neuroinflammaging,” which is chronic inflammation in the aging brain. Neuroinflammaging also … Continue reading “Reverse Brain Aging With A Nasal Spray?”

Live Long And Prosper!

Live Long And Prosper! Living a long, healthy life does not happen by chance; it depends on how well you care for your body, mind, and relationships.  According to Dr. Parul Goyal, a geriatrician at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, aging well consists of three components: physical health, emotional connection, and mental support. And within these … Continue reading “Live Long And Prosper!”

Long Walks For Heart Health

Long Walks For Heart Health A single long walk every day is more beneficial for your heart than several short walks, especially if you don’t exercise regularly, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal in October. The international study found that people who walked continuously for 10-15 minutes a day … Continue reading “Long Walks For Heart Health”

Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years

Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years As a general practitioner in London, England, Dr. Alka Patel worked long hours caring for her patients, then went home to care for her husband and three children, and slept no more than four hours a night. On her 39th birthday in 2011, … Continue reading “Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years”

I’m 78 and My Brain Is Sharp as a Whip—My No. 1 Rule for a Strong, Healthy Brain Is So Simple

I’m 78 and My Brain Is Sharp as a Whip—My No. 1 Rule for a Strong, Healthy Brain Is So Simple Older adults have many concerns, but one of the most important is staying mentally active and engaged as they age. For seniors seeking to maintain good brain health, Anthony Fredericks is more than willing … Continue reading “I’m 78 and My Brain Is Sharp as a Whip—My No. 1 Rule for a Strong, Healthy Brain Is So Simple”

Alzheimer’s Patients Linked to Greater Cognitive and Mood Improvements Due to Antidepressant Vortioxetine

Alzheimer’s Patients Linked to Greater Cognitive and Mood Improvements Due to Antidepressant Vortioxetine Studies on an antidepressant medication that primarily treats major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults showed mixed results in people with Alzheimer’s disease who also experience depressive symptoms. Vortioxetine has been shown in some clinical trials to reduce depressive orders and improve mood … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Patients Linked to Greater Cognitive and Mood Improvements Due to Antidepressant Vortioxetine”

Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease May Reveal Lithium as Potential Key, Research Shows

Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease May Reveal Lithium as Potential Key, Research Shows A team of Harvard Medical School (HMS) researchers says they have found a way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease and restore brain function by using low doses of lithium. After nearly a decade of investigation, the Harvard scientists discovered that the depletion of lithium plays … Continue reading “Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease May Reveal Lithium as Potential Key, Research Shows”