A combination of probiotics and an herbal supplement called Triphala extended the lives of fruit flies by 60 percent, report researchers. The study, published in Scientific Reports, adds to a growing body of evidence of the influence that gut bacteria can have on health. The researchers incorporated a symbiotic—made of Read more…
2 forms of exercise are the best way to stave off the effects of aging — here’s how to incorporate them into your life If you’re searching for an all-natural way to lift your mood, preserve muscle tone, and protect your brain against the decline that comes with aging, look Read more…
EXERCISE How you move defines how you live byPETER ATTIA read time 8 minutes My clinical interest is longevity, which is a function of lifespan and healthspan; In math parlance, longevity = f (lifespan, healthspan). Lifespan is pretty easy to define. It’s the number of years you live. Healthspan is Read more…
This Amount of Exercise Keeps Your Heart Young Four to five times a week is the ideal amount Alexandra Sifferlin New research suggests that in order to keep your heart in the best shape, you should try to exercise for at least 30 minutes four to five times per week. Read more…
Middle-aged people who bump their weekly exercise up to recommended levels over as little as six years may significantly decrease their risk of heart failure, a study finds. Conversely, as little as six years without physical activity in middle age is linked to an increased risk of the cardiac disorder, Read more…
Ben Greenfield I sensed the curious stare of the old woman sitting next to me on the airplane as I fumbled with my phone, thumb-tapping like a madman. The countdown on the screen neared one minute: 57-58-59-60. Then my score appeared: 122. I pumped my fist, then looked at her, Read more…
We as a culture may idolize athletes, but a lot of athletes are unhealthy in ways you wouldn’t believe by looking at them. On the outside, exercise enthusiasts may look like pristine, spandex-clad Greek gods and goddesses while crushing Ironman events, CrossFit Games, Spartan Races, and ultramarathons. The truth is, though, Read more…
This 75-year Harvard study shows how to have lifetime joy By Benjamin P. HardyMay 2, 2018 For over 75 years, Harvard’s Grant and Glueck study has tracked the physical and emotional health of two groups: 456 poor people in Boston from 1939 to 2014 (the Grant Study) 268 graduates from Read more…
A few simple habits can tack some extra years on your lifespan You can do more for your health. And it’s not that hard. Eat healthy foods. Exercise regularly. Don’t smoke. We hear these instructions from doctors, friends, parents, and strangers on the internet so often that the words start Read more…
By Dr. Mercola Telomeres were first discovered in the 1930s. Every cell in your body contains a nucleus, and inside the nucleus are the chromosomes that contain your genes. The chromosome is made up of two “arms,” and each arm contains a single molecule DNA, which looks like a string Read more…