By Study Finds Could a 10-minute power walk every day could add years to your life? A recent study of nearly 5,000 older adults found that deaths fell as physical activity increased. Just 10, 20, or 30 minutes extra exercise a day per day reduced…
By Dr. Diane Fulton A natural polyphenol, resveratrol has the potential to bring you longevity and protection against brain diseases. Why not try this age-defying compound? Resveratrol is a polyphenol naturally present in grape skins, berries, peanuts and red wine that possesses anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective[i] and antiaging…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Want to enjoy many of the same benefits as a bout of vigorous exercise, extend your “healthspan” and protect your brain and heart health — all while relaxing in warm comfort? Treat yourself to a sauna! Could a treat as luxurious…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Here are five of nature’s greatest gifts for maintaining healthy, youthful skin and fighting the pernicious effects of aging. Even those who may have won the genetic lottery or have unlimited amounts of money to spend on skincare are not exempt…
By Áine Kelly, Trinity College Dublin Physical activity is very important for a number of reasons – including that it helps to protect the structure and function of our brain as we age. This may be key in reducing the risk of developing certain neurodegenerative…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Want a simple way to boost your brain power, heart health, digestion, disease resistance and energy level? If that all sounds too good to be true, it’s time you got acquainted with the top five traditional, fermented anti-aging foods. If you…
By John Cryan, University College Cork In 1895, on turning 50, Elie Metchnikoff became increasingly anxious about ageing. As a result, the Russian Nobel prize-winning scientist, and one of the founders of immunology, turned his attention away from immunology and towards gerontology – a term…
By Richard Faragher, University of Brighton The ageing global population is the greatest challenge faced by 21st-century healthcare systems. Even COVID-19 is, in a sense, a disease of ageing. The risk of death from the virus roughly doubles for every nine years of life, a…
By Katherine Appleton, Bournemouth University and Emmy van den Heuvel, Bournemouth University Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. It helps us build and maintain strong muscles and bones, helps us better recover from illness and injury, and reduces likelihood of falls and…
By Alessio Bricca, University of Southern Denmark and Søren T. Skou, University of Southern Denmark Hundreds of millions of people of all ages worldwide live with two or more chronic conditions – commonly defined as multimorbidity. Those living with it are found to have poorer…
By Ailsa Welch, University of East Anglia and Richard Hayhoe, University of East Anglia As we get older, our skeletal muscle mass, strength and power to move gradually decline, which may lead to a condition called sarcopenia. Sarcopenia affects more than 50 million people over…
By Taibat Ibitoye, University of Reading Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity, worldwide. There are plenty of reasons people switch to a plant-based diet, including ethical and environmental reasons. However, a growing number of people are shunning meat for health reasons. Evidence shows that…
By Ziggi Ivan Santini, University of Southern Denmark; Paul E. Jose, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, and Vibeke Jenny Koushede, University of Copenhagen No one is immune to developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer or arthritis as they get older….
While young people often want to look a little older to garner respect, by the time we hit our late twenties, most people are ready to start looking a little younger again. That’s because everyday stresses wear on us – excessive sun exposure, pollution, and…
By Charalampos (Babis) Rallis, University of Essex Humans are living longer than ever before. But alongside these increases in life expectancy are an increase in the occurrence of age-related diseases such as cancer and dementia. But understanding the biology of ageing, and knowing the genes…
Humans have always been hooked to the idea of staying young, because it is this part of life that brings a vibrant experience, making life engaging and vibrant. It comes as no surprise that most fantasy stories describe the exploration of the fountain of youth-…
By John Vibes A 101-year-old COVID-19 coronavirus patient in Italy was discharged from the hospital this week. Surviving this illness at his age is quite an accomplishment, but this is not his first pandemic. The patient, who the hospital identified only as “Mr. P” was…
By Mayukh Saha When one door closes, several others open up. Joan MacDonald, a septuagenarian from Ontario knows all about it. She believes that age is no impediment to how you live your life. Just because you are old doesn’t mean that you have to…
A study using neuroimaging led by Stony Brook University professor and lead author Lilianne R. Mujica-Parodi, PhD, and published in PNAS, reveals that neurobiological changes associated with aging can be seen at a much younger age than would be expected, in the late 40s. However,…
By Aaron Kesel With the legalization of cannabis in several states for medical and recreational purposes, older adults are taking an increased interest in the plant to combat numerous health issues. According to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, adults 65…
