10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts

10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts You can’t stop the aging process but you can put up a good fight trying to slow it down. And, eating healthy, anti-aging foods regularly is an important weapon to use in the battle. Wendy Bazilian, a registered dietician nutritionist and the owner of Bazilian’s Health in San … Continue reading “10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts”

Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity

Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity Lil Eskey knows she cannot turn back the clock on her chronological age. Still, she’s incorporating healthy lifestyle practices to slow down her biological age for as long as possible.  The 41-year-old stay-at-home mother and former fitness instructor from Phoenix, Arizona, wants … Continue reading “Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity”

Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health

Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health When considering the impact of food on our physical health, the discussion usually focuses on how certain foods can lead to health issues, such as heart problems, digestive disorders, or weight gain. The conversation, however, turns toward discussing the negative impact that certain foods … Continue reading “Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health”

A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging

A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging Older adults are more likely to suffer from cancer, dementia, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. Scientists, however, believe that a “wonder drug,” called Metformin, can prevent these chronic conditions and help older adults live longer. Metformin already exists as a low-cost medication that millions of people … Continue reading “A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging”

Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition

Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition Members of the professional health community have long been touting the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle. But what specifically should people do to create this lifestyle? One study provides some guidance. The study, involving over 700,000 … Continue reading “Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition”

America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared 

America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared  The predictions about the aging Baby Boomer population have become a reality, and America is not ready for it—nor are the older adults themselves. The generation born between 1946 and 1964 faces significant challenges such as financial stability, personal health, and housing as they enter their later years. … Continue reading “America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared “

8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years

8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years If you want to live a long life, health experts say maintaining healthy eating habits and staying physically active can go a long way in fulfilling this goal. Lending support to the experts are previously published studies that show how a healthy lifestyle can contribute to … Continue reading “8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years”

Live Long And Well

Live Long And Well When Elizabeth Francis celebrated her birthday in July, the Houston, Texas resident earned a title that few people have ever achieved: Francis is the oldest living person in Texas. Now, Francis’ age of 114 places her in the unique class of supercentenarians—people who are 110 years old or older. The great-great-grandmother … Continue reading “Live Long And Well”

Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps?

Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps? Hitting 10,000 steps a day was once considered the “gold standard” for daily physical activity. A new study, however, says that people can still reach their physical activity goals and enjoy health benefits with fewer steps. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology in August, found … Continue reading “Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps?”

As You Age, What’s More Important—Stretching, Balance Work or Strength Training?

As You Age, What’s More Important—Stretching, Balance Work or Strength Training? Strength, balance, and flexibility are key factors for people of all ages to live a quality life and are of even greater importance to older adults. The loss or lessening of any of these factors for people 65 and over can mean the difference … Continue reading “As You Age, What’s More Important—Stretching, Balance Work or Strength Training?”