Telomeres are the protein “caps” of your cellular DNA. As we get older, our telomeres shrink. Every time a cell replicates, telomeres get smaller and smaller. When they get too short, they can’t divide themselves anymore. This leads to cell death. And that means showing signs of aging—and worse.
Keeping your telomeres long may hold the key to feeling—even looking—younger as you age.… Read More
Chances are you’ll be celebrating America’s Independence Day with friends and family. It’s the single biggest beer-buying holiday of the year… But there may be a major downside…
Depending on the beer you choose, you may be getting more than you bargained for with each sip. And we’re not even talking about the dangerous additives they put in beer on purpose.… Read More
Red meat is in the headlines again… The news isn’t good, either. But that’s only if you take it at face value.
Researchers at Harvard wanted to see if certain eating habits can help determine breast cancer risk. They looked at data from more than 88,000 nurses.
After two decades, nearly 3,000 of them developed breast cancer.
… Read MoreMangoes probably aren’t the first fruit you reach for in the produce aisle. But they’re full of flavor with health benefits to match.
So in honor of national mango month (who knew?), here are five reasons to eat more of this tropical fruit.
… Read MoreExercise is one of the most powerful weapons for fighting disease. But a new study finds that simply sitting for too long may raise your risk of developing cancer. To make matters worse, exercise alone may not be enough to negate the effects.
Researchers in Germany looked at 43 different studies of nearly 70,000 cancer cases. They found that people who watched the most TV raised their colon cancer risk by over 50%.… Read More
Swimming isn’t just for cooling off. It’s also one of the best ways to exercise. Swimming forces you to use your whole body to build strength and stamina. It also puts minimal stress on your joints. But spending time in the water may be doing you more harm than good.
Pools may be weakening your immune system. But that’s not even the worst of it—you could also be putting yourself at greater risk for cancer.… Read More