While this study shows an association between regularly consuming such diets with fewer Alzheimer’s disease plaques and tangles, it does not establish a cause-and-effect relationship.... Read More
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9 Blue Zone Habits
People in Blue Zones often live well into their 90s or even 100s and are more likely to reach old age in good health. For example, in Okinawa, Japan, the average life expectancy is over 84 years, while in the United States, it is around 78 years.... Read More
A Strange Caffeine Benefit
On the other hand, in some cases, caffeine can help alleviate migraine symptoms. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can help narrow blood vessels in the brain, relieving the pain associated with migraines.... Read More
Olive Oil and Health
Olive oil may have anti-cancer properties due to its high content of antioxidants, which can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Other research suggests olive oil helps reduce body inflammation, with inflammation thought to play a role in the development of certain cancer types.... Read More
Sugar Replacement Risks
A SUGAR REPLACEMENT KNOWN AS ERYTHRITOL (pronounced Ear-rith-ri-tall) appears to be associated with cardiovascular risk and premature death for high-risk individuals. The additive is sometimes used to bulk or sweeten... Read More
Calorie Restriction and Aging
The team analyzed methylation marks on DNA taken from white blood cells. These marks are chemical tags on DNA sequences charged with regulating gene expression. These tags change with aging.... Read More