Scientists have long known about a true “fountain of youth’’… a way to increase lifespan beyond the normal range.
The problem is, few people want to do it because it’s so difficult.
Eating drastically fewer calories – about 30% fewer than normal – has been shown to make animals and humans live longer. It also prevents age-related diseases.
… Read MoreA new study finds that you can cut your risk of Type 2 diabetes by 80% by taking one common vitamin.
About 27 million U.S. adults have Type 2 diabetes. Another 80 million have prediabetes. This means they are on their way to getting full-blown diabetes. At the same time, studies have shown that 75% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D.… Read More
For centuries, fish has been known as “brain food.” And now new research shows that it can prevent one of the most devastating diseases of the brain.
Researchers have discovered that a compound unique to fish can prevent Parkinson’s disease.1
For the study to make sense, you need to know a bit about how proteins work in the brain…
… Read MoreWe all know that olive oil and fish oil are good for heart health. And you can also add coconut oil to the list.
But a new study has found that another oil may do more to prevent heart disease than any of these.
And, chances are, you haven’t heard of it.
… Read MoreWalk into your doctor’s office with high blood pressure and chances are you’ll walk out with a prescription for a hypertension drug.
Americans spend over $20 billion a year on hypertension medications.
These drugs often have serious side effects. They include sexual problems, headaches, fatigue, and chronic cough. Some have even been linked to cancer.1
… Read MoreThere are two types of sleepers… “Morning larks” get up with the sun and are alert and ready to face the day.
“Night owls,” on the other hand, stay up late and get up late. If they have to wake up early, you don’t want to be around them.
But a new study shows that grumpiness may be the least of their problems.… Read More