Life Extension Magazine
July 2019
Multiple trips to the bathroom at night increase risk of falls and decrease quality sleep. In a recent human study, 64% of men using a nutrient combination experienced a reduction in nighttime overactive bladder.
Reports
Carnosine shows promise in preventing initial stages of atherosclerosis and aortic valve stenosis by converting white fat to beneficial brown fat.
Inhibiting a cellular protein complex called nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) helps prevent inflammation-driven aging as well as insulin resistance and arthritis. Several nutrients can safely block NF-kB to reduce systemic inflammation.
Topical sunscreens do not protect all parts of the body from solar radiation. A fern extract and other nutrients taken orally help block UV damage to skin cells, decreasing DNA mutations by 84% and supporting DNA repair.
The most successful young-heart strategies protect against the way the heart ages. The CR Way Young-heart Strategy can reduce the age of your heart by up to 15 years.
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As We See It
Add 12 to 14 Years to Healthy Life Expectancy
A large study published in 2018 showed that people who adopt five specific healthy lifestyle factors add 12-14 years to their life expectancy. Most readers of Life Extension Magazine are even more vigilant in proactively taking steps to increase their healthy longevity.
In The News
Curcumin boosts metformin’s cardio-protection; vitamin D helps COPD patients; French oak wood extract improves PTSD symptoms; antioxidants protect against hypoglycemia damage; blueberry consumption lowers blood pressure.
Ask the Doctor
New research shows that high HDL levels may not always help protect against cardiovascular disease. We asked leading cardiologist Dr. Michael Ozner to explain what blood tests people need to get so they can monitor and improve their cardiovascular health.
Healthy Eating
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Consuming extra virgin olive oil every day may protect against Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, skin aging, and cancer, due to its high polyphenol content. To increase daily use, four recipes for delicious, olive-oil-based salad dressings are presented.
Superfoods
Walnuts
Walnuts’ unique nutrient composition works to combat heart disease, cancer, and cognitive decline—and even boosts the creation of new brain cells.
Wellness Profile
Colleen Sturgess: Giving Parkinson’s Patients a Fighting Chance
Gym owner Colleen Sturgess is a certified trainer in Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum, scientifically proven to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Sturgess explains its success and how it provides much more than exercise.