The success of longevity interventions is putting countries on paths to becoming aging societies, in which the number of individuals aged 65 and older is equal to the number of people aged 15 and younger. This outcome may lead to resistance to investments in healthy longevity, according to aging experts, if concerns are raised that... Continue Reading →
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Here are the ‘5 pillars of a longevity diet’
Whole grains like corn, rice and oats (complex carb) Greens Tubers, including potatoes and yams (complex carb) Nuts Beans (complex carb) https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/06/5-foods-the-communities-with-high-rates-of-living-to-100-eat-often.html
Eating our Way To Extinction: a documentary worth watching
Just finished watching this documentary - and must admit I'm a bit shocked. Impressed. I thought I know quite a bit about how what we eat impacts the environment, but this documentary shows data and consequences which I did not have a clue. Eating plant-based must be a priority; the world cannot continue as it... Continue Reading →
The key ingredients for longevity, according to Harvard University
Following my article on 10 ideas for a healthy day - basically not only a day, but a healthy life, this article from Harvard University on longevity lists the key elements for a healthy and long life: diet exercise weight no smoking little alcohol and additionally.... having a purpose social connections brain stimulation sleep quality... Continue Reading →
Any increase in physical activity reduces mortality risk of physically inactive patients
According to the British of General Practice, Physically inactive primary care patients reduced their risk of mortality by increasing physical activity, even in doses below recommended levels. Greater reduction was achieved through meeting physical activity recommendations or adopting levels of physical activity higher than those recommended. So, exercise, as mentioned on this running vs weights... Continue Reading →
Fasting improves metabolism, sleep quality and longevity
Another interview that shows the benefits of fasting - 12 to 13 hours a day. I've tried it - it's not that hard. Just calculate about 12 hours from the time you had dinner, and then start thinking about breakfast 😉 Interesting take from the interview, on nutrition: We studied the diet of Italian children... Continue Reading →