Aging

Why Do Adults Wake Up Earlier As They Get Older?
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Why Do Adults Wake Up Earlier As They Get Older?

As the years pass by, it’s not uncommon to notice a peculiar shift in our daily routines. Among older individuals, the struggle to get adequate sleep is a common thread that ties together the experiences of having restless nights, tossing and turning.  The perpetual quest for the perfect night’s rest becomes increasingly familiar with age. But…

What’s the Tea on Longevity? The Blue Zones’ Secret to Living Longer
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What’s the Tea on Longevity? The Blue Zones’ Secret to Living Longer

Did you know that certain populations around the world have a higher concentration of centenarians, individuals who live to be 100 years or older? These exceptional longevity hotspots, known as the “Blue Zones,” have been extensively studied by experts like Dan Buettner.[1] Their research has revealed fascinating insights into the factors contributing to long and…

Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Link to Dementia-like Symptoms
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Link to Dementia-like Symptoms

Dementia is a growing concern globally, with estimated 55 million people affected in 2021, and this number is expected to rise to 82 million by 2030.  The progressive decline in cognitive function can be devastating, but what if some cases could be attributed to a simple vitamin deficiency?  The answer lies in the often-overlooked importance…

Fecal Transplants May Reduce Effects of Aging in the Gut, Eyes, and Brain
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Fecal Transplants May Reduce Effects of Aging in the Gut, Eyes, and Brain

If your body’s aging aches and pains keep you sidelined or slow you down, you are not alone.  Thought-provoking conversations on how to reverse aging are changing. How about throwing fecal transplants into these discussions?  This is not something you’d read about in your average anti-aging magazine, we are guessing! Fecal transplantation or fecal microbiota…

Standing on One Leg May Indicate How Long You Will Live
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Standing on One Leg May Indicate How Long You Will Live

Credible evidence continues to show that the best way to help your chances of living a long life is to follow the advice from health experts.  This is usually to eat well, pay attention to your weight, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and avoid bad habits. (2) Many things can…

Vitamin K2 may be Helpful for People at Risk of Dementia
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Vitamin K2 may be Helpful for People at Risk of Dementia

Dementia is a terrible health condition. Those who suffer from dementia will notice a decline in cognition and memory that will continue to get worse and worse.  Unfortunately, there is no cure for dementia. When a person develops dementia, the fear can be overwhelming: all they can do is wait, dreading the disease’s disastrous impacts. …

Brisk Walking Is Able to Slow Down The Biological Aging Process
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Brisk Walking Is Able to Slow Down The Biological Aging Process

A variety of factors can influence our walking speed capabilities as individuals, including lung capacity and motor control, as well as our mental health and motivation levels.  Exercise is vital for well-being and, therefore, for overall health. Any activity is great, and it’s enough to walk briskly.  If you combine walking briskly with being outdoors,…