6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do Aging is an uncomfortable topic for people, especially for those 60 and over. But just because people try to avoid talking about it doesn’t mean that aging will not happen. Dr. Joshua Septimus, a primary care doctor at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in Texas, put it this … Continue reading “6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do”
Category: Anti-Aging
Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right
Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right When most older adults bought their homes, they could climb stairs, step into a bathtub, reach the highest shelf in a cabinet, and vacuum the floors. As the years passed, however, these simple tasks became harder to perform. But despite their limitations, older adults want to … Continue reading “Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right”
Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster
Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster A new study reveals that Alzheimer’s disease advances in two distinct phases, with the second phase causing the most damage to brain cells and specific neurons. Scientists believe this discovery could help to create new treatments for the progressive brain disorder. Nearly seven million people in the United States … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster”
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”