From The New York Times 1. The power of rest At the top of the list is a good night’s rest. Sleeping seven to nine hours per night, on average, reduced the risk of depression by about 22% in the study. Not only does sleep enable us to consolidate memories, helping us remember what we’ve […]
Here are the 9 ways people practice to live longer in the Blue Zones: 1.Move naturally 2.Have a purpose in life 3.Reduce stress 4.Practice the 80% diet rule, which is to stop eating when 80% full 5.Favor a plant-based diet 6.Drink alcohol in moderate amounts 7.Belong to a community 8.Put family first 9.Keep a social […]
The mechanisms underlying the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet for heart disease include the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the foods included in the Mediterranean diet, namely fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, or olive oil that contain vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, [and] fiber. The Mediterranean diet leaves a great deal of room for individual preferences. The […]
From The New York Times Turbulence is not usually a cause for concern. It’s far more common to encounter low to moderate turbulence than the severe kind that throws heavy drink carts into the air. “While pilots can ease most turbulence, it is still unavoidable or unexpected for some flights, but planes are designed to […]
GLP-1 Agonist and Reduction of Cancer: While some people use GLP-1 agonists to attain weight loss, this may not be the only beneficial side effect of this group of drugs. People with obesity are more likely to develop cancer, though the mechanisms that underpin this risk are myriad, and subject to intense debate. This may […]
Telomeres and Biological age Telomeres are maintained by the enzyme telomerase. This adds to the telomeres, preventing them from shortening as rapidly, thereby allowing the cells to live for longer. A good thing, perhaps, until we learn that cancer cells have increased amounts of telomerase, which allows them to continue dividing. Telomere length has been […]