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Author Archives: Life Extension
Cinnamon Could Stop Parkinson’s In Its Tracks
An article appearing recently in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology indicates that cinnamon could one day be used by Parkinson’s disease patients to prevent the disease from progressing. Saurabh Khasnavis and Kalipada Pahan, PhD, of Rush University Medical Center studied the effects of the … Continue reading
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Tagged disease prevention, health
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Apples Could Cut Cancer Risk
Eating apples every day could slash the risk of up to five different types of cancer, according to new research published in the journal Public Health Nutrition. Scientists found those eating at least one a day were much less likely … Continue reading
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Not All Proteins Are Created Equal
Most of us are aware that protein is the building block for muscles. However, not everyone is aware that protein is made up of various amino acids, all of which have special functions in the body. Adding to the confusion, … Continue reading
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Don’t Deprive Yourself To Get Fit In Fall Season
The fall and winter seasons, combined with the upcoming holidays, mean the re-emergence of those comforting classic dishes: Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and a plethora of pastries. Many of the typical comfort foods are filled with calories and fat, … Continue reading
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Tagged food, health, stuffing, thanksgiving
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4 Health Tips to Try This Summer
Summer is here. Are you and your body prepared for it? As much as you may love your fun in the sun, the summer also “cooks up” its own range of health-related considerations. To help you get prepared, we’ve pulled … Continue reading
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Summer Health 101
Summer is finally upon us! And with it, of course, comes the sun. For many of us, lots of it. If you’re making plans for summer fun and vacations, keep in mind that the sun, while the source of life for … Continue reading
What Are All These 100 Year Olds Eating?
The secrets of an Italian village have long fascinated scientists from around the world. Scientists from Rome’s Sapienza University and the San Diego School of Medicine spent six months looking into why residents of Acciaroli and nearby tiny communities enjoy … Continue reading
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Tagged Acciaroli, anti-aging, Cilento, fish, olive oil
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Don’t Shorten Sleep As Summer Gets Longer
Summer is a time of abundance, everything from fresh vegetables in your garden to long hours of sunshine.
Eating Plant Proteins Can Lead To A Longer Life
Swapping animal for plant protein in your diet can lead to a longer life, research has shown. A large study
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Vitamin E Could Help Protect From Pneumonia
An article that appeared on October 3, 2016 in Clinical Interventions in Aging reported a protective role for vitamin E against pneumonia in older men. For the current investigation, Dr Harri Hemilä of the University of Helsinki, Finland analyzed data from … Continue reading
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