By StudyFinds HERSHEY, Pa. — We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, but did you know it can also give your brain a boost? According to a new study by researchers at Penn State, just a few minutes of everyday physical…
By StudyFinds In what might be the best return on investment since Bitcoin’s early days, scientists have discovered that every hour of walking could yield up to six hours of additional life. Unlike cryptocurrency, however, this investment is guaranteed by the laws of human biology….
By Study Finds Attention, retirees: It’s time to dust off those sneakers and sharpen those pencils. Scientists have cooked up a recipe for staying sharp and fit that combines the best of both worlds – and it’s not prune juice and power walking. A groundbreaking…
By Study Finds If you’ve been dutifully completing your daily crossword puzzle in hopes of staving off cognitive decline, you might want to rethink your strategy. New research suggests that the path to a sharper mind in old age is paved with variety, not repetition….
By Neva Béraud-Peigné, Université Paris-Saclay; Alexandra Perrot, Université Paris-Saclay, and Pauline Maillot, Université Paris Cité Have you ever thought about why we have a brain? The obvious answer might be “to think”. But scientist Daniel Wolpert came up with a completely different explanation at the…
By Study Finds Stretching every day might just add years to your life, it seems. A new study has uncovered an intriguing connection between body flexibility and longevity in middle-aged adults. The research suggests that individuals with greater overall body flexibility may have a lower…
By Sayer Ji Presently, there are no pharmaceutical interventions that effectively slow, and certainly not reverse, age-related cerebrovascular pathologies linked to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and stroke. A new study on turmeric extract, however, indicates that a natural curative agent already exists and is…
Authored by Ellen Wan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) Enjoying a cup of joe can offer more than just a pick-me-up: It has been shown to have numerous health benefits, especially for older people. Research has found that the natural molecule in coffee, trigonelline,…
By Dr. Faith Coleman One of the most important things you can do for your brain is to move your body. People who exercise have less risk for brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and depression. It isn’t just cardiorespiratory exercise, like dancing or running, that…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group In the quest for a longer, healthier life, could the answer lie in a simple bowl of oats? A groundbreaking study reveals that this humble grain may hold the key to reducing age-related chronic inflammation, a major contributor to cardiovascular disease…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Weight training is one of the most efficient ways to reduce body fat while increasing strength and muscle mass. A new study not only confirms these benefits in older people, further noting that this effect could help prevent falls and injury,…
Authored by Allison DeMajistre via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) Resveratrol is one of the most studied natural polyphenol compounds and is found in the skins and seeds of red and purple grapes, berries, peanuts, and pistachios. When plants face constant environmental stress such as…
By GreenMedInfo Over 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Another 10,000,000 suffer with severe dementia and Parkinson’s. Even more struggle with age-related mild cognitive impairment. Here are 7 natural ways to defend your brain. Alzheimer’s disease affects about 5.3 million Americans. It’s the leading…
By Study Finds Exposure to toxic metals can have a dire effect on a woman’s ovaries. An alarming new study by a team with The Endocrine Society warns that middle-aged women exposed to toxic metals like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead could have a reduced…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Time and time again, exercise continues to demonstrate its ability to protect against diseases. When it comes to aging, however, the results are not so clear cut. Now, researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, investigating the cellular mechanism responsible for improving physical…
By Study Finds Low-calorie diets could slow down the pace of aging and have as much of an impact on health as quitting smoking, a new study suggests. Researchers at Columbia University say eating less calories slows down the aging process by two to three…
By John Anderer High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves short bursts of intense activity followed by even shorter periods of rest repeatedly. So, for example, 45 seconds of burpees followed by 15 seconds of rest, repeated five times. HIIT has emerged as a top exercise choice…
By Chris Melore Maintaining a healthy heart might be the secret to staying young, according to a new study. Researchers working with the American Heart Association discovered that following the AHA’s “Life’s Essential 8” checklist could help someone slow their aging by as much as…
By Study Finds Tai Chi may help mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for an extended period, a new study suggests. This traditional Chinese martial art, characterized by sequences of slow, controlled movements, appears to hinder the advancement of the incapacitating condition. According to the…
By John Anderer Brittle bones and aching joints are a daily reality of life for countless people, especially during old age. Now, however, a new report suggests the key to maintaining strong bones throughout life may be hiding in our stomachs. Researchers at the Hebrew…
