Low Fat Diet With Caloric Restriction Prevents Brain Aging

New research in mice reveals that a low-fat diet combined with calorie restriction prevents aging-associated microglia-driven inflammation in the brain. What can a low-fat diet and calorie restriction do for the aging brain? New research in mice reveals that a low-fat diet combined with calorie restriction prevents aging-associated microglia-driven inflammation in the brain.  Combined with … Read more

Eat less to live longer, even look younger

French researchers have discovered that mouse lemurs on a diet with daily calories cut by nearly a third lived longer than the same primates on a regular diet. Several studies have suggested that long-term calorie restriction can extend lifespan and slow age-related chronic diseases in a variety of animals in the lab, including rats,mice, fish … Read more

Night owls have 10% higher mortality risk

If the early bird catches the worm, what is the night owl more likely to catch? According to a new study, it’s diabetes, psychological problems and an increased risk of dying. The study, published Thursday in the journal Chronobiology International, tracked almost half a million adults in the United Kingdom over an average of 6½ … Read more

Birds With Older Father Die Sooner Than Those With Young Dad, Chromosome Changes May Be To Blame

There may be a biological association between father’s age and offspring’s lifespan. The chromosomes of finches born from older fathers have traits associated with a shorter life expectancy than the finches conceived by younger dads, revealed a new study published online in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B . The findings may help researchers … Read more

Collagen Drink For Younger Looking Skin

Could a collagen drink REALLY make you look younger? Experts break down anti-ageing supplements and shakes Supplements, shots and now Collagen Smoothie claim to replace collagen to keep skin looking younger longer  As we age, we lose collagen, which gives skin its elasticity and strength Experts told Healthista’s Vanessa Chalmers broke down the science behind … Read more

Cycling prevents muscles and the immune system from aging

The anti-aging findings of the study challenge assumptions that frailty automatically comes with age. Cycling can hold back the effects of ageing and rejuvenate the immune system, a study has found. Scientists carried out tests on 125 amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79 and compared them with healthy adults from a wide age group who … Read more

Omega-3 and 6 Boosts Learning and Behavior In Children

The review involved researchers at the University of South Wales pulling together the results from 29 randomized controlled trials – the highest quality evidence available. Does YOUR child struggle at school? Feed them omega-3 and 6: Study finds fatty acids found in oily fish can boost reading, spelling and attention Omega acids, found most commonly … Read more