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Scientist discovers anti-aging protein that could slow down - or even stop - the aging process

11/14/2016 - Scientists at Nottingham University may have discovered the "Fountain of Youth" hidden deep within our own cells. As we grow older, our body's tissues and functions begin to diminish, making us more prone to neurodegenerative diseases. However, after a major breakthrough in their quest to unravel and...

Decade long study proves that you can delay aging by making smarter food choices

11/10/2016 - Aging is a natural process our bodies go through and isn't something you can stop from happening. For decades, scientists have searched for the fountain of youth to no avail. However, a team of Korean scientists might be on to something when it comes to delaying the aging process. They found that...

Superaging: why some 80 year olds have the memory capacity of 20 year olds

11/4/2016 - If you're unfamiliar with the term "superaging," you are likely to begin hearing more about it in the coming years as scientists and researchers delve into the phenomenon. For most of us, living our twilight years will be characterized by gray hair, wrinkles, and declining memories, the latter even...

VO2 Max: The key to health and longevity

9/22/2016 - With 46.2 million Americans - a surprising one out of seven - currently over the age of 65, America is fast becoming a 'gray nation.' In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau predicts that in less than 50 years, those over 65 will account for a substantial 21.6 percent of the population. Which is why understanding...

Anti-aging medicine - Preparing for 100+ years of health

8/11/2016 - Did you know that by the year 2050 the population of those over the age of 65 is projected to be nearly 84 million? That's double the population from a census report in 2012. Could this be fueling the interest in anti-aging medicine? Fact: The average life expectancy is on the rise from 68 years...

Elderly should be regarded with love, respect and compassion, not as labels for disease, says aging expert

4/23/2016 - Nortin M. Hadler, M.D., is an expert on growing old and living well in a society notorious for over-treating and over-prescribing. In his book, Worried Sick, the aging expert encourages readers to speak up when dealing with healthcare providers, and to ask plenty of questions about whether or not a...

Scientists identify six chemicals from plant extracts that can slow down biological aging and boost longevity

3/30/2016 - Everybody ages, but not everyone ages equally. The tick of our chronological clock doesn't always match the tick of our biological clock. And although aging is inevitable, a group of Canadian researchers claim to have discovered the six best natural compounds that can slow down the aging process and...

Holistic Nurse Ellen Kamhi, Ph.D., describes which herbs are best for combating signs of aging at the Natural Medicine Summit

3/3/2016 - The 2016 Natural Medicine Summit, which is available free online March 14 through 22, provides access to a myriad of information about holistic health, featuring dozens of well-credentialed professionals who will be sharing their secrets on weight loss, nutrition, brain health and more. One of the summit's...

Attention all men! You can boost your life expectancy by 15 years through healthy diet and daily exercise

2/28/2016 - Age Erasers for Men: Hundreds of Fast and Easy Ways to Beat the Years is essentially the Bible when it comes to men's health. Former editors for Men's Health magazine, Doug Dollemore and Mark Giuliucci, provide insight into a range of topics including relaxation, sex, yoga and how to lessen the pains...

Proper nutrition is the KEY to decelerating the aging process, says leading complementary medicine oncologist

2/22/2016 - Dr. Francisco Contreras is a well established oncologist and surgeon at the Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, who's passionate about changing the lives of those with cancer, particularly grade four cancers. He does so through the combination of conventional and integrative (complementary medicine)...

Statin scam exposed: Cholesterol drugs cause rapid aging, brain damage and diabetes

9/28/2015 11:08:58 AM - Statins, the widely prescribed class of drugs said to lower "bad" cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems, has recently come under fire after a study revealed that they destroy human health more than they work to improve it. Sadly, many people take statin drugs, which are commonly known...

Low testosterone can lead to poor health and rapid aging in both men and women

7/21/2015 - Testosterone levels in American men are falling at an alarming rate. According to Healio Endocrine Today, we have witnessed a dramatic decline in the hormone over the last two decades. Even more worrying, these decreases are independent of age. In the past, it was normal to see testosterone drop as...

Five-day 'fasting' diet miraculously slows aging, can prevent death from heart disease, cancer and diabetes

7/15/2015 - Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) have developed a diet that creates the same health effects as long-term calorie restrictions such as fasts if followed for just five days a month. "I think based on the markers for ageing and disease in humans it has the potential to add...

Healthy high-fat diet protects the brain from aging

1/9/2015 - A diet high in healthy fats may actually slow the aging process, including stemming off the brain degeneration associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen and the Nationals Institute of...

Mediterranean diet slows cellular aging, study shows

12/15/2014 - It's no secret that the quest for maintaining longevity is a long sought-after goal for many people. A bevy of options exist, from certain exercise regimens and essential oils to fad diets and creams, many of which promise to keep aging and overall health decline at bay. However, according to a recent...

Cocoa flavanols reduce memory loss from aging, study shows

11/26/2014 - Antioxidant flavanols naturally found in cocoa may be able to reverse some age-related memory loss, according to a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. The study was conducted by researchers from Columbia University, New York University and Mars, Inc. Previous research by scientists...

Drinking soda rapidly accelerates aging and leads to early death

11/3/2014 - Soda, pop, soda pop, coke, whatever you might call it depending on which part of the country you're from, this sugary drink is still by far one of the worst things that you can put into your body, and the research continues to substantiate this claim. Published in the American Journal of Public Health,...

Research says gratitude can reverse aging, stress and ill health

10/17/2014 - With all the doom and gloom in the world, it seems as though everywhere we turn, there's one crisis or another. And although it's crucial to be well-informed and prepared in these modern times, "consuming" a consistent diet of bad news takes a toll on health, happiness and even our rate of aging. In...

Antioxidant MitoQ rejuvenates aging arteries

5/26/2014 - An antioxidant specifically engineered to seek out the mitochondria within cells may help reverse the aging of arteries, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado-Boulder and published in The Journal of Physiology. The study was funded by a grant from the National...

Reverse the effects of aging naturally

1/7/2014 - People are often obsessed with age, in the early years being proud to become and act older, and in the latter years doing everything possible to look younger. So how then can we take more control over the effects of the degenerative aging process? People become increasingly self-conscious and concerned...

Four ways to avoid premature aging and death

8/21/2013 - Don't believe what conventional medicine tells you about aging, degenerative disease and premature death. You can live a more productive, healthier and happier life - for many more years than your doctor believes and it has little to do with your genetics. In fact, proper diet and lifestyle choices...

Mediterranean diet shown to improve brain aging and help prevent vascular dementia

6/12/2013 - A significant number of people believe that memory loss, inability to learn new concepts and the risk for vascular dementia (mini strokes leading to cognitive impairment) are a natural part of aging. Nothing could be further from the truth. As a society we are so conditioned to witness aging adults...

'Fountain of youth' region of the brain may have been discovered by scientists

6/2/2013 - Anti-aging is one of the major concerns among "baby-boomers" and others as well. This is bad news for social security and other pension plans, but it can't be helped. Everyone wants to stay young forever. If not actually youthful, at least spared the ravages of debilitating health issues and dementia...

12 Ayurvedic herbs that significantly slow down aging

6/1/2013 - Herbal anti-aging treatment is now being accepted by scientific communities with Ayurvedic treatment being the most well-known. Ayurvedic treatments concentrate on three areas of a person - Vata, Kapha and Pitta. According to Ayurvedic treatment experts, maintaining a perfect balance among these three...

Study finds Western diet leads to advanced aging and premature death - Are you slowly killing yourself?

5/27/2013 - Nutritional researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that what we eat directly determines genetic expression and can predict chronic disease risk, rate of aging, quality of life and mortality. A diet predominated by processed foods and laden with sugars, hydrogenated fats and refined carbohydrates has...

Marijuana cannabinoids slow brain degradation and aging, reverse dementia: here's how

5/23/2013 - The human brain contains an extensive network of special receptor sites that modulate nervous system function only when activated by the appropriate cannabinoid compounds, many of which are found in abundance in the marijuana plant. And emerging research continues to uncover the unique role these cannabinoids...

New study indicates aging may be all in your head

5/6/2013 5:03:53 AM - A study reported by scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York announced that they have found the region of the brain responsible for aging and can target it to increase longevity in mice. The research, published in the journal Nature, reported that the hypothalamus, the area...

Vitamin E slows aging, grows hair, prevents diabetes, improves brain function and blood flow

3/23/2013 - Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that can slow aging and help grow hair. Research has shown that vitamin E can soften the red blood cells, which increases circulation by improving blood flow. Vitamin E comes in eight forms. Four are tocopherols and four are tocotrienoils. Most Americans' diet is rich...

Chinese adult children legally forced to visit aging parents

1/3/2013 - On December 28, 2012 Chinese national legislation was amended so that adult children are now required to visit their elderly parents otherwise they could be subject to legal ramifications. It has been reported that in China elderly parents are often neglected and even abandoned by their working children. Elder...

Study debunks the myth of age-related decline

12/20/2012 - In many people, cognitive skills and quality of life improve steadily even to the end of life, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California-San Diego, Stanford University, and published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. According to popular U.S. perception,...

What does your 'methylome' say about you? Predict aging and risk of disease with a simple blood test

12/1/2012 - Ever wonder how old your body thinks it is? With new research pouring in about epigenetics and how the environment impacts your health and the health of your descendants, scientists are turning to the genome for more answers. The future of medicine is going to be patient-specific, and fully customized...

Mindfulness meditation may slow aging

11/22/2012 - Meditation techniques centered on being in the present moment have been used in healing and spiritual practices for thousands of years. In recent times, scientists have discovered that these ancient meditation practices have specific, measurable effects on the body -- including, as Natural News has...

Help reverse aging with telomere support

9/29/2012 - Let's face it. We live in a time where life expectancy has increased but the quality of our lives has not necessarily done the same. Modern medicine can cut away disease and manage symptoms to an extent but falls short in assisting us with overall health maintenance. Increasingly, people are accepting...

Fish oils proven to slow aging and mobility decline

9/13/2012 - Fish-oil supplements high in omega-3 fatty acids may improve the body's ability to build muscle and help stave off age-related immobility, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Aberdeen, U.K., and presented at the British Science Festival in the same city. Fatty fish...

The top eight anti-aging foods available right now

5/9/2012 - There are certain antioxidant-packed "power foods" that boost, protect, and prime us for a longer, healthier life, both externally and internally. Here are the top 8 foods with powerful anti-aging properties that are built to better our health and appearance while also encouraging longevity. They...

Avocado oil is a key component in the fight against free-radical aging and cancer proliferation

5/1/2012 - Oxygen has been a critical component in the evolution of life on earth, and humans are no exception as the gas has enabled nutrients to be used more efficiently, in turn allowing for the essential generation of energy required for development and growth. While oxygen is a crucial part of life, it is...

Low circulating omega-3 fatty acids lead to accelerated brain aging and dementia

3/16/2012 - Omega-3 fats including DHA and EPA are preferentially selected by the human body to form the critical cellular membrane boundary separating the cell nucleus and DNA with the surrounding extracellular environment. The precise fatty acid composition of the membrane determines permeability properties for...

Fisetin from fruits and vegetables protects the aging brain and helps fight cancer

1/2/2012 - Fisetin is a unique flavonoid compound found naturally in many fruits and vegetables including strawberries, blueberries and the skin of cucumbers. A wealth of scientific research now explains how a diet packed with raw fruits and vegetables can help prevent amyloid plaque formation in the aging brain...

Alpha lipoic acid prevents mitochondrial aging and boosts energy levels

8/21/2011 - Mitochondria are the small powerhouse organelles that control the energy output for each of the trillions of cells that function synergistically within the human body. Every cell houses dozens to hundreds of mitochondria, depending on the particular function and energy requirement of the component organ....

AIDS drugs linked to premature aging, dementia, and heart disease

7/16/2011 - A study recently published in the journal Nature Genetics explains that nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitors, or NRTIs, which are drugs used primarily in Africa and other developing regions of the world to treat HIV and AIDS, are responsible for causing heart disease, dementia, premature...

Herbal therapies that stop aging and fight disease

6/2/2011 - Tell a mainstream medical doctor you are taking a herb, especially if it is for some condition Big Pharma has no treatment for, and odds are you'll be faced with warnings that herbs are unproven quackery at worst. And if you claim a traditional herbal cure is actually working, don't be surprised if...

Green tea fights cancer, free radical damage, aging and obesity

4/15/2011 - Would you drink a beverage that has repeatedly been shown to fight cancer initiation and proliferation, prevent damaging genetic mutations and negate the effects of free radicals that cause the outward signs of aging? Green tea and members of the tea family including black and white teas have passed...

Senate Aging Panel blows whistle on over drugging dementia patients

3/1/2011 - Pharmaceutical companies view the elderly as a lucrative market. However a panel of experts at the recent Senate Aging Committee forum decided to speak up. Over-medication occurs far too often in those diagnosed with dementia, the panel warned, and as baby boomers age the problem will only worsen. One...

Scientists admit dementia not a normal part of aging, refuse to acknowledge known causes

2/20/2011 - Contrary to popular belief, dementia is not a normal part of the aging process. The condition, which most often plays itself out in the form of Alzheimer's disease, is an abnormal neurological condition that is likely caused by a combination of factors, including but not limited to things like fluoride...

This rapidly emerging nutrient can slow the aging clock and prevent cancer

2/17/2011 - It`s likely you have never heard of pterostilbene. This natural compound is most commonly found in blueberries and grapes and is a cousin to the well-known anti-aging nutrient, resveratrol. Similar in chemical structure, the two nutrients perform different functions in the blood and at the cellular...

The vital role of antioxidants in achieving optimium health and longevity

2/11/2011 - Let's start with a basic truth: There are NO magic bullets! For over 40 years, I have taught tens of thousands of people the benefits of natural healing, including how to slow down, stop and reverse dis-ease. Although there is no one way or one pill that will ever help anyone achieve optimum health,...

Resveratrol, curcumin and berries assist cellular housekeeping and slow aging

2/1/2011 - Every cell in our body generates waste that must be removed to preserve normal function. This process is called autophagy and is known to decline in efficiency as we age. When excess cellular debris is allowed to accumulate in our cells, normal function is altered and the cell begins to deteriorate....

Melatonin is a powerful agent in the fight against cancer, dementia and premature aging

2/1/2011 - Free radical production plays a pivotal role in the development of systemic inflammation that fuels the aging process. Free radicals are formed as a result of essential metabolic processes such as breathing, walking and eating. Over the course of decades, these molecules damage sensitive cellular structures...

Blueberries and grape seed extract shown to rejuvenate the aging brain

1/6/2011 - Cognitive decline is unnatural. Millions of aging adults consider an impaired capacity to think, reason and form new memories as the inevitable course of declining health. By accepting brain aging as normal, we condemn our senior years and live in constant fear of whether we will remember our family...

Revitalize cellular energy and slow aging with super nutrients PQQ and CoQ10

12/2/2010 - One of the hallmarks of aging is a rapid decline in cellular energy. Energy is produced by a complex of small powerhouses inside each cell known as mitochondria. Mitochondria are particularly vulnerable to the ravages of free radicals and oxidation from normal metabolic activity in our body, and they...

Meditation reverses aging in brains

11/21/2010 - Studies of meditation have shown that its regular practice that helps individuals cope with issues such as anxiety, stress, chronic pain and high blood pressure. In addition, more recent studies facilitated by brain scan technology have found that regular meditation practice helps prevent or delay age...

Smiling helps prevent aging, wrinkles

11/14/2010 - The old adage that it takes more muscle power to frown than to smile may finally be put to rest, at least in terms of how using those muscles affects the aging process. According to Heike Hoefler, a German fitness trainer, actively working facial muscles by smiling helps to reduce wrinkles, lines, and...

Acai and the Berry Family Fight Free Radical Aging and Provide Disease Protection

11/10/2010 - Each day our cells are bombarded with negatively charged ions known as free radicals that cause damage leading to accelerated aging and increased risk of heart disease, cancer and dementia. It`s estimated that each of our trillion or so cells is assaulted by up to 10,000 free radicals each day. This...

Reverse Aging with Chiropractic Care

10/11/2010 - Our body is in a constant and never ending struggle for survival. Scientists estimate that each of our cells must withstand around 10,000 individual assaults from reactive oxygen species (ROS) or free radicals. Amazingly, the body has an incredible system of self-healing that withstands the onslaught...

Reverse the Aging Process Naturally, Part II

8/20/2010 - There are 75 trillion cells within the human body. The function and aging process of each of these cells dictates the function and aging process of our body. Additionally, we have major hormones such as insulin and growth hormone that regulate metabolism and cellular division. The most critical steps...

Reverse the Aging Process Naturally, Part I

7/28/2010 - The anti-aging industry has seen incredible growth over the last 10 years. According to several reports the industry is projected to exceed 115 billion in 2010. The newest science behind anti-aging is focusing its attention on the speed of chromosome shortening and the effect of critical hormones. It...

Dr James Martin reveals ways to slow aging, joins NaturalNews Talk Hour

7/8/2010 - This week's NaturalNews Talk Hour presents "How to Stop Accelerated Aging". We'll reveal the unknown toxins that people use and are exposed to every day. Discover the underlying cause of accelerated aging and dis-ease. If you're interested in preserving life, don't miss this show. Can YOU reverse...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent Heart Disease, Slow Aging and Delay Telomere Shortening

2/22/2010 - Research has now shown that adding Omega-3 fatty acids to the diet can increase the survival rate of those with coronary heart disease. Omega-3s have also been shown to slow down the aging process. The marker used to determine these findings was a part of the DNA strand called telomeres. The research...

Blueberries Improve Memory, Slow Aging and Much More

2/18/2010 - Blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants, the natural substances that fight damage caused by free radicals. In addition to helping prevent memory loss, these versatile and delicious berries have been shown to be effective in fighting chronic degenerative diseases, including cardiovascular...

Exercise can fight aging

2/15/2010 - A recent study conducted by researchers from Saarland University in Germany has found that engaging in long-term physical activity results in an anti-aging effect. Telomeres, the protective caps found on the ends of cell chromosomes that gradually shorten with age, were found to shorten more slowly...

Meditation may be the Future of Anti-Aging, Part I

2/14/2010 - According to the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 90% of all adult illness is due to the degenerative processes of aging. Anti-aging medicine, aiming for longevity and optimal health, is most certainly the 'specialty' of the future and is based on the early detection, prevention and reversal...

Meditation may be the Future of Anti-Aging, Part II

2/14/2010 - Scientific experts now believe we have in-built mechanisms that can fight and reverse the aging process. Innovative research into the reversal of aging is well underway and, while scientists debate the many different theories, research has revealed that meditation dramatically affects the production...

New research: long-term physical activity slows aging on the cellular level

12/17/2009 - Telomeres, regions of DNA which protect the ends of chromosomes from destruction, have made big news in 2009. In fact, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded this year to researchers who investigated the nature of telomeres. Why all the interest? It appears telomeres hold the key to why...

Hearing loss is not an inevitable part of aging

12/5/2009 - NaturalNews has already reported how a long-accepted "fact" about aging -- that our brains shrink -- has turned out to be bogus science. (https://www.naturalnews.com/027212_brains_aging_health.html). Now comes research that strongly suggests another medical "fact" about getting older is just plain wrong....

How to Slow Aging and Prevent Alzheimer's

11/24/2009 - Dementia is associated with aging, and the most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 26 million are afflicted with Alzheimer's world wide. With all the toxins in our environment and food, it's vital that we obtain dietary information to minimize all forms...

Bogus Science: Medical "Fact" About Aging Brains Shrinking is Wrong

10/10/2009 - As people age, the chance of dementia rises. The most dreaded form of this memory robbing condition is Alzheimer's disease (AD). Already the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S., the incidence of Alzheimer's is expected to soar as the huge Baby Boomer generation ages. According to the National...

Colostrum Functions Like Human Growth Hormone to Reverse the Aging Process

7/14/2009 - Colostrum has been called the promise of life. It is the first food, in which all the immune and growth factors that insure health and vitality are transferred from the mother to the newborn. Research has shown that colostrum is the one supplement that can bring help to everyone that uses it, largely...

Educator Lori Steiner Talks about Aging and Bioidentical Hormones

4/23/2009 - Proactive is a great way to describe Lori Steiner. When other women were lining up to get hormone substitution drugs in the late 1990s, Lori realized their dangers and began researching aging and bioidentical hormones. Having worked all her life as a teacher and administrator in the Los Angeles public...

Aldosterone Provides New Treatment for Age-Related Hearing Loss

4/22/2009 - Hearing loss is one of the biggest roadblocks faced by many people caring for aging parents. The easy and spontaneous communication that previously characterized the relationship between parents and children can turn into shouting, frustration, and feelings of helplessness when hearing loss escalates....

Antidepressant Drugs Linked to Accelerated Aging and More Wrinkles

4/12/2009 - The use of antidepressant drugs can contribute to faster aging, including the development of wrinkles, according to a study on identical twins conducted by researchers from University Hospitals Case Medical Center and published online in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "A person's...

Keep Aging Parents Happy, Healthy and Independent with Bioidentical Hormones

3/23/2009 - People caring for aging parents or just thinking about it realize that keeping them healthy, happy and active for as long as possible is ideal for everyone. Aging parents seldom want to become physically dependent on their children for care. Grown children, often referred to as the sandwich generation,...

Hormones Part II: Four Minor Hormones have Major Consequences in the Body

1/30/2009 - When hormones are in optimal amounts and balanced, the body is ready to play the music of life. Like an orchestra when some of the players have taken the day off, the body can't make beautiful music without all of its hormones being present and working together. Achieving hormonal balance takes some...

Hormones Part IV: Bioidentical Replacement Defends against Aging and Degeneration

1/23/2009 - All the migraines, irritability, depression, sleeplessness, and weight gain are trying to tell us something. The message is that time is running out. These events are the early signs of an aging process that leads to pain, disability, drugs, degenerative disease and decline. At the end of this road...

Four Minor Hormones have Major Consequences in the Body

1/7/2009 - When hormones are in optimal amounts and balanced, the body is ready to play the music of life. Like an orchestra when some of the players have taken the day off, the body can't make beautiful music without all of its hormones being present and working together. Achieving hormonal balance takes some...

How to Prevent Premature Aging with Antioxidants

10/27/2008 - There is currently a lot of talk in the press on the subject of antioxidants and how effective they are in preventing excessive free-radical damage - or 'oxidative stress', as it is technically known. That being the case, it would be helpful to understand what Free-Radicals and Antioxidants are and...

Resveratrol Improves Health and Longevity in Aging Mice on a High-Calorie Diet

9/22/2008 - Such important information should not be downplayed by the mass media. Yet that is exactly what just transpired. Instead, the headlines read: "Resveratrol Found to Improve Health, But Not Longevity in Aging Mice on Standard Diet". In other words, they chose not to report the most important outcome from...

Stop the Signs of Aging Naturally With a Healthful Approach to Food

8/25/2008 - The search for the fountain of youth goes on... like something new will be discovered. Maybe it will, but the truth is that several very effective fountains of youth have been discovered. These really do not stop aging, but they turn a train wreck (typical aging) into an elegant work of art that improves...

Recent Study Finds Plant Foods Preserve Muscle Mass in Aging Adults

7/1/2008 - Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that are key to good health. Now, a newly released study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists suggests plant foods also may help preserve muscle mass in older men and women. The study was led by physician and...

Transform Yourself From the Inside-Out and Look Your Best Naturally

5/11/2008 - At some point in our lives we have all suffered from physical insecurities, thanks to the unwitting comments of the people around us, our faulty habit of comparing ourselves to others, and mainstream media's rigid standards of beauty. Depending on our environment, upbringing, and self-image we have...

Melatonin found to slow neurodegenerative aging effects

10/22/2007 - The naturally produced chemical melatonin may slow the effects of aging, according to an animal study conducted by Spanish scientists associated with the Spanish Aging Research Network (RNIE). Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the human body, particularly during darkness, and its production...

Johns Hopkins Researchers Find Link Between Cell's Energy Use and Genome Health: Another Possible Link Between Diet and Aging (press release)

9/25/2006 - While studying how a cell keeps its genetic material intact, scientists at Johns Hopkins got busy alternately knocking out two catalysts vital to managing a yeast cell's energy. They discovered to their complete surprise that the removal of one of them led the cell to turn off 70 percent of its 5,000...

New study shows successful aging a question of 'mind over matter' (press release)

9/7/2006 - A new study released at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology's (ACNP) Annual Meeting suggests that the seniors' perceptions of the aging process depend not on disease or physical disability, but rather on attitude and coping style. This research, conducted at and funded by the Sam and Rose...

Chronic stress accelerates aging, say scientists

8/14/2006 - A University of California, San Francisco psychiatry department review focusing on stress and hormonal shifts' relation to aging found that people who are healthy, active and able to handle chronic stress age better than their peers. While Elissa Epel, Ph.D. and colleagues said that some hormonal...

Calorie restriction appears better than exercise at slowing primary aging (press release)

7/11/2006 - Investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that eating a low-calorie yet nutritionally balanced diet lowers concentrations of a thyroid hormone called triiodothyronine (T3), which controls the body's energy balance and cellular metabolism. The researchers also...

Essential fatty acid phosphatidylserine (PS) is powerful prevention for memory loss, Alzheimer's and dementia

1/9/2006 - The link between old age and forgetfulness is cliché enough to be the subject of greeting cards, sitcoms and jokes. We take it for granted so often that very few of us take the time to question why it happens. However, experts may have found the answer in an essential fatty acid called phosphatidylserine....

Folic acid deficiencies are widespread; here's why nearly everyone needs more folate

12/29/2005 - Pregnant women plagued by cravings for pickles and ice cream must remember to include plenty of folic acid in their diets. Shown to reduce the risk of miscarriage and birth defects, folic acid – found primarily in leafy green vegetables – is an absolute necessity for any woman who is pregnant or is...

How Acetyl-L-Carnitine prevents Alzheimer's disease and dementia while boosting brain function

12/7/2005 - Acetyl-L-carnitine may offer unprecedented hope for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease or the aftereffects of a stroke. The human brain is uniquely powerful and complex, but it is sometimes difficult for it to fully recover from damage. People who have been affected by stroke, traumatic brain...

DHEA for weight loss: miracle drug or unproven experiment?

6/27/2005 - In a study exploring DHEA-replacement therapy as a weight loss technique, researchers gave test animals large doses of both DHEA and the drug fenfluramine. According to Dr. Ray Sahelian's DHEA: A Practical Guide, "Even a hot fudge sundae with fresh bananas and dark chocolate syrup couldn't get [the...

Questioning the safety of synthetic human growth hormone (HGH)

6/8/2005 - As many middle-aged adults unfortunately know all too well, aging is often accompanied by weight gain. As Gary Null writes in Power Aging, "In fact, each year after the age of forty, a pound of fat replaces a pound of muscle. This means that by the time you are fifty, ten pounds of your muscle have...

Can hair loss be reversed through nutrition or other natural health methods?

10/13/2004 - A reader asks: "My hair is falling out -- can you recommend a natural treatment for this problem?" Yes, I can recommend a natural approach to slowing hair loss, but I suspect that most readers aren't going to enjoy this answer very much. That's because as much as I disagree with the conclusion many...

Anti-aging medicine promises miraculous results from HGH injections, but here's how to really regain a youthful body and mind

7/28/2004 - If you want to drive your doctor nuts, just tell him that you are visiting an anti-aging medical clinic and will be receiving injections of human growth hormone, or HGH. Most doctors will roll their eyes and throw up their hands in disgust at the very idea that their patients would be visiting anti-aging...

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