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Now a new study suggests that obesity predisposes people to acquiring age-related conditions, illnesses, and diseases at a younger age.Read now
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Protecting your Eyes from Technology
Read nowFrom smartphones, iPads, and laptops to desktops and television, everyone in today’s society uses technology daily. Technology is a large part of our lives now and it has become something that we can’t live without. Unfortunately, the blue light emitted...
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Study Finds That Being Overweight May Increase Thinning of the Cortex
Read nowAs we age, the cerebral cortex gets thinner and memory facultiesstart to weaken. This thinning really starts to accelerate after the age of 60.According to a new study, having a bigger waistline and a high BMI in your 60’smay be...
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Pomegranate Metabolite May Have Anti-Aging Benefit
Read nowAs the body ages, it begins to lose its ability to clean up dysfunctional mitochondria, which can lead to the loss of skeletal muscle mass and the weakening of other tissues. A new study suggests that urolithin A (UA) may...
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Being Mentally and Physically Active in Middle Age May Reduce Risk of Dementia Later in Life
Read nowThe majority of people will develop some degree of decline in cognitive capacity as they age. If left unchecked, this decline may progress to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. A new study has found that keeping mentally and physically active during...
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Physiological Age May Be Good Predictor of Mortality
Read nowBiological age, also called physiological age, is a measure of how well or poorly your body is functioning relative to your actual calendar age. A new study suggests that physiological age may be a better predictor of mortality than chronological...
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Obesity and Physical Inactivity May Increase Risk of Mobility Loss
Read nowMillions of Americans over the age of 65 have difficulty walking, which puts them at higher risk of falls and loss of independence. According to a new study, excess weight/obesity and an inactive lifestyle greatly increase the risk of developing...
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Lower Blood Pressure Linked to Reduced Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Read nowMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a risk factor for the development of dementia. A new study has found that intensive control of blood pressure in mature adults may significantly reduce the risk of developing MCI. 9,361 participants in the Systolic...
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Exercise Linked With Improved Brain Blood Flow and Cognitive Function
Read nowThe onset of mild cognitive decline (MCI) is often accompanied by an increase in cerebral blood flow, as the brain tries to compensate for the inability to function properly. A new study suggests that exercise training may help reduce this...