Turmeric is the spice that gives Asian curries their distinctive golden color. But it isn’t just a culinary treat.
For thousands of years, practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine have used turmeric and curcumin, its best-known derivative, as a staple medicinal treatment.1
… Read MoreThe small village of Pioppi in southern Italy is one of the healthiest places on the planet.
Residents have an average lifespan of 89. That’s 11 years more than Americans. And many people in Pioppi live well past 100.1
More importantly, the villagers age well. They typically remain strong and healthy into their late 80s and beyond. The “diseases of aging” such as Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes are rare in Pioppi.… Read More
Even if you’re an exercise novice, you’re probably aware of some of the most common workout mistakes.
Widely publicized no-no’s include taking on too much exercise too soon…doing the same workout every day…and neglecting correct form.
But there are many lesser-known mistakes that can sabotage your quest for self-improvement. Here are five workout blunders and how to fix them:
… Read MoreEating right… Not smoking… Doing puzzles… Most of us know these things can help keep us mentally sharp into old age.
But new research shows that when it comes to keeping a strong brain, one lifestyle change is more important than all others.
… Read MoreRed clover has long been touted as natural solution to menopause symptoms. But studies on the herbal remedy have shown mixed results.
Now scientists say they have found the secret to unleashing red clover’s anti-aging power.
… Read MoreThe biggest health danger is not obesity or smoking…it’s loneliness, a new study finds.
Brigham Young University researchers looked at 218 studies of the health effects of social isolation. They involved more than 4 million people.
The scientists discovered that lonely people have a 50% higher risk of early death. By contrast, obesity raises the chances of dying before age 70 by only 30%.… Read More