Healthy ageing

Standing on one leg indicates biological age

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How long you can stand on one leg is an indication of your biological age It may sound odd, but researchers into healthy ageing confirm that how long you can stand on one leg is a valid indication of your biological age – as opposed to your chronological age (in years). This article was written … Read more

How you can avoid Alzheimer’s

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Cut your risk by 53% – or more You can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s by 53%, according to new research from Harvard University. And by adding just three more common nutrients to their dietary recommendations – you can cut the risk even further. You’ve probably read that ageing is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s … Read more

Is drinking wine good for your health?

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Moderate – note MODERATE! – wine consumption does appear to have health benefits – especially red wine. Red, white or pink? That’s because red wine is fermented together with the skin of the grapes, and grape skin contains beneficial compounds called flavonoids. Because its fermentation process includes these grape skins, red wine contains 10 times … Read more

Clear out ‘zombie cells’ and live healthier, longer

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And do it with food, not expensive pharma medicines Investors in biotech companies are putting billions into a new category of drugs that promise to extend the number of years you can stay healthy – and improve the quality of life in later years. Dr Richard Miller is a leading gerontologist at the University of … Read more

10 ways to lower blood pressure naturally to meet new guidelines

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What to do when your blood pressure simply won’t go down Researchers have identified a condition called Resistant Hypertension – high blood pressure that simply doesn’t respond to medical treatment – even when a combination of drugs is used. But a recent study from Johns Hopkins University in America shows that Resistant Hypertension can be … Read more