Anti-Aging News
Anti-Aging News
Ceramide Intake Reduces Appearance of Wrinkles
Want a youthful skin? New studies confirm that ceramide supplements improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Want to Halt Aging? Hold the Fries
Another reason to eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables while avoiding processed foods: a new study has shown the anti-aging effects of healthy eating.
Managing Stress May ‘Un-Gray’ Your Hair
Stress does cause gray hair according to a new study from the University of Columbia. The goods news? It may be reversible!
Cancel That Early Retirement—How an 8-Hour Workday Benefits Your Brain
Want to keep your brain working at its best? That 8-hour workday keeps your cognitive function youthful, so reconsider plans to retire early.
Young, Happy Brain Keeps Dementia Away
How to prevent dementia’s risks at young age? A happy brain may protect you from cognitive decline according to a new study.
Menopause and Bone Loss: Myth or Fact?
Worried that menopause will weaken your bones? It turns out that bone loss after menopause may not be as bad as we once thought, according to new research from University of Eastern Finland.
How Many Hours You Should Sleep to Prevent Cognitive Decline
The Washington University in St. Louis has linked sleep to cognitive decline. People with too little or too much sleep had an increased risk for Alzheimer’s.
Eating More Plants May Keep Dementia From Flourishing
Following a plant-based diet can help reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in older age, according to a cohort study.
Can A Lack of Sleep Make You Feel Older?
A new study from the University of Exeter suggests that sleep difficulties can negatively impact self-perceptions of aging.
Feeling Old Can Make You Older
The thought of “golden years” not feeling so golden? Talk about a self-fulfilling prophecy: a new study found that people who worry that they are getting old actually feel older and age more rapidly than those who believe age is just a number.
What Are the Brain Changing Benefits of Exercise?
Exercise may have neuroprotective properties that prevent dementia, according to a new study of elderly people who worked out regularly.
Does Eating Healthy Make You Live Longer?
Wondering if it’s too late to eat healthy? A new modeling study predicts switching from a typical Western diet over to an optimal healthy diet can add years to your life at almost any age.
2 Ways to Prevent Menopause Weight Gain
Menopause doesn’t have to mean weight gain, according to a new study—and what you do before this life transition is key.
Do Fast Walkers Live Longer?
Want to live a longer life? Consider adding brisk walks to your routine. A new study found that faster walkers have longer telomeres, longevity marker.
Healthy Seniors: Over-Confidence Might Adversely Affect Health
Seniors who are overly-confident that they’re in good health go to the doctor less frequently, which could negatively impact health, according to a new study of more than 80,000 Europeans over age 50.
Optimistic Women More Likely to Live Past 90
Optimistic women are 10% more likely to celebrate their 90th birthday than those with a glass-half-empty mentality, according to a new study from Harvard that followed more than 150,000 postmenopausal women.
Overachieving Exercisers More Likely to Live Longer
If you work out 150-300 minutes (or less) each week, it might be time to take those sweat sessions into overtime—if your goal is a longer life. A new study suggests that exercising “overachievers” have a longevity edge over those with more moderate routines.
Exercise Matters Regardless of Genetics When it Comes to Longevity
Good genes aren’t the only reason why some people live longer than others. In fact, exercise may be even more important to longevity, according to a new study.
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