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Marriage reduces the risk of heart attack in both men and women

Apparently being married or living with other people reduces your risk of heart attack whether you are male or female.

Probiotic plus aloe vera shows cholesterol-lowering potential

Researchers at the National Institute of Nutrition in India has found a particular blend of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and aloe vera cut cholesterol levels in rats by over 40%.

Longevity Gene Discovery Brings New Hope

University of California researchers were able to reverse age related decline in mice by infusing their blood with what they call a longevity gene.

Intermittent Fasting for Antiaging?

This is an interesting article discussing 3 different studies on intermittent fasting, as it relates to weight loss, cellular repair and glucose tolerance

Worry- Two Hours A Day Lost To Stress Of Modern Life

A British study into the effects of stress and worry has found the average Brit spends more than 14 hours a week worrying. And what are the 2 biggest worries? Being overweight and getting old. Other common worries involved finances and job security.

How do women outlive men?

Thought provoking discussion by Dr Al Sears about why women tend to outlive men by 5 to 10 years, and that almost all the world’s supercentarians (110 years +).

When will we all live to 100?

My favorite quote from Ray Kurzweil is “Live long enough to live forever”. What he meant by this is that the knowledge we are gaining about aging will lead to life expectancy being longer and longer. If we can stay in good health with what we have already learned, we could even become immortal (by […]

Oxygen can boost brain repair

This really inspiring article from Science Daily talks about the results of a Tel Aviv University study into post stroke victim’s dramatic improvements using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Apparently many brain disorders are related to insufficient energy.

Hearing Loss Linked to Mental Decline in Elderly

Both hearing loss and mental decline are common complaints among the elderly. This study found a link between the two. That is that hearing loss could precipitate the mental decline.

Good bacteria in the intestine can prevent diabetes

If ever there was a good argument for probiotics and avoiding excessive antibiotics, this article from Science Daily adds a heap of weight to it. I had not considered the full range of what balanced intestinal bacteria can do for you.