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Scientists are constantly looking for ways to keep humans young and healthy — especially ways that are inexpensive and easy for people to access. You probably guessed that one of them has to do with diet. And you would be right… Several studies have shown that restricting your calorie intake can slow the pace of aging in both animals and humans. One in particular, the CALERIE study conducted in early…
If you’re one of the 40 percent of Americans who are now considered obese, you’ve probably tried to diet to take the weight off and reclaim your health. But it can feel as if those pounds are not only glued on but also multiplying. Now, we may know why it’s so hard to lose weight and so easy to gain more, thanks to researchers at the University of California San…
Who among us hasn’t gone on a sweets-eating binge? I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve done it. Life gets tough, and sweets are a comfort. But soon after the regret sets in, and I head for the treadmill and walk, and walk … Chances are I haven’t done too much harm in the weight department. But if you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know…
What would you say if I told you there’s an amazingly healthy snack food that most of us don’t eat, even though it’s associated with: With all of these benefits, what could possibly hold anyone back? The fear of weight gain. Sadly, while the health benefits of this one food have been proven beyond the shadow of a doubt, 87 percent of Americans don’t eat them because they believe it…
Ultra-processed foods are made mostly from substances extracted from foods such as oils, sugar and starch, with plenty of chemicals and preservative thrown in to enhance their appearance and lengthen their shelf life. Once they’ve undergone processing, they bear little resemblance to their original form. Some ultra-processed foods include soft drinks, pastries, packaged meals, fast foods and snacks like chips and cookies. These foods are unhealthy as a rule. But…
Earlier this year, did you resolve to finally commit to a regular exercise routine — only to call it quits already? Don’t be hard on yourself… The truth is, almost half of us give up on our resolutions by the end of January. Luckily, with a little help from researchers from the University of Bath — and the secret to stamina, performance and endurance — you can change your exercise…
Dr. David Clancy is in his 50s. He’s a biogerontologist — in other words, he studies the science of aging. That means he knows more than most of us about the vitamins and minerals we should be taking to have a good shot at a long, healthy life. Naturally, he uses this knowledge to help increase his own odds of doing just that. Most experts advise it’s best to get…
It’s easy to feel down in the dumps, especially when winter seems to drag on and on. Luckily, researchers from the University of Otago have found an easy — and tasty — way to chase away those blues… All you have to do is reach for a furry green fruit packed with a mood-boosting vitamin… Peak Vitality™ Your adrenal glands support essential functions from metabolism to stress response.…
It’s been the mantra of cardiovascular health experts for a long time — LDL is “bad” cholesterol and should be kept low, while HDL is the “good” cholesterol that you should have plenty of. However, the reality is more complicated than that. While it’s true that optimal HDL levels are important for good cardiovascular health, recent science has shown there can be too much of a good thing. Having higher-than-normal…
A study published last month showing that eating OREO cookies can lower cholesterol better than statins is getting a LOT of attention, especially on social media. But before you ditch your Lipitor and reach for a sleeve of black and white disks, read on… The experiment involved one 27-year-old man managing ulcerative colitis who tried two different approaches to lower his LDL cholesterol levels. First, he ate 12 OREO cookies every day…