Does Putting Alcohol Aside Make You Healthier? Many of you may have chosen to take a month away from alcohol as the New Year unfolded. Does such brief abstinence lead... Read More
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Could the Bacteria in Your Mouth Help Us Detect Cancer?
Could the bacteria in your mouth help us detect cancer? We are getting more evidence suggesting the answer is yes. We often speak of tobacco, alcohol, and obesity as significant... Read More
A Sedentary Life Increases High Blood Pressure Risk
A sedentary life increases high blood pressure risk: Prolonged sitting is not the same as minimal physical activity. Today, we begin by looking at some of the problems that are... Read More
3 Ways to Live Long and Well, Japanese-Style
We have long known about Japanese longevity. The Japanese have lower cancer rates, heart disease, and dementia than those in the United States. The Japanese have the longest life expectancy at birth in the world. Today, I want to share with you some characteristics that likely contribute to their health and longevity.... Read More
Fight Aging with This
Known as telomeres, these ends of DNA help protect the coding DNA of our genes. They function as the plastic tips on the end of your shoelaces. When the cell’s telomeres shorten to critical lengths over time, the cell ages: The cell’s telomeres are an essential determinant of our lifespan.... Read More