Japan has the longest life expectancy of any other country. People there live to an average age of 84.3.
This is six years longer than people in the U.S. can expect to live.[1]
No one knows exactly why the Japanese people enjoy such long lives. But since ancient times, people in Japan have believed that a plant called ashitaba is important in supporting their health and well-being.… Read More
Protect Yourself from Falls with This Ancient Chinese Solution
Every 11 seconds an American over 65 is treated in an emergency room for a fall.
Every 19 minutes, a senior dies from a fall.
Although cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s get more attention, falling is a major killer of older people. Falls are the number one cause of fatal injury in the U.S.[1]… Read More
Scientists have known for years that exercise not only keeps seniors in good physical shape, but it helps them stay mentally sharp. Study after study show that people who work out regularly perform better on cognitive tests as they get older.[i]
But researchers did not know exactly how physical activity improved memory and staved off dementia.
What is the mechanism?
Researchers may finally have an answer.… Read More
Flaxseeds have been big in the natural health world in recent years. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can prevent heart disease. They also are a great source of fiber. And they help fight inflammation.[1]
Researchers have recently discovered that this superfood may be a powerful weapon against obesity and diabetes.[2]
In a published in the American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology and Metabolism researchers looked at the health effects of flaxseeds after they are broken down in the gut.… Read More
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the greatest failures of mainstream medicine. An estimated 5.7 million Americans suffer from it. And by 2050 that number is expected to more than double.[1]
But conventional doctors don’t have a clue about how to treat the disease…or even what causes it.
Now, researchers have discovered that poor sleep may be a major contributor to Alzheimer’s.… Read More
Mainstream medicine is baffled by Alzheimer’s.
They don’t know what causes it.
They don’t know how to prevent it.
And they have no idea how to treat it.
Yes, the FDA recently approved a drug for Alzheimer’s patients. It’s called aducanumab. But it’s so ineffective, expensive, and risky that many doctors refuse to prescribe it.[1]
Now, there may finally be hope for people with Alzheimer’s.… Read More