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
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11 Minutes to Health
The researchers estimated that one in 10 premature deaths (between 30 and 70, according to the World Health Organization) in their analysis could have been prevented if all had engaged in moderate physical activity for 75 minutes per week.... Read More
Vitamins and Muscle
“It’s necessary to explain to people that they risk losing muscle strength if they don’t get enough vitamin D. They need to expose themselves to the sun, eat food rich in vitamin D or take a supplement, and do resistance training exercises to maintain muscle strength.”... 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
To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
Dynamic stretches are active movements causing your muscles to stretch, with the stretch not held in the end positions. Many individuals prefer dynamic stretching to prepare muscles for movement before exercise.... Read More
How Many Steps to Improve Health?
A daily walk totaling 10,000 steps was associated with a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and dementia.... Read More