Can cocoa consumption help us age better?
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Study looked at the impact of a cocoa extract supplement and/or multivitamins on common health problems, most of which increase with age.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 22, 2021
Using internet in retirement boosts cognitive function
Using the internet during your retirement years can boost your cognitive function, a new study has found.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 19, 2021
Saliva can provide early indications of dementia and age related health problems
Researchers in Japan looked at saliva samples taken from two different age groups to see if the composition of saliva changes as one ages.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 17, 2021
Researchers discover new enzyme that can stop cells from aging
Researchers show that an enzyme complex named HTC (hydride transfer complex) can inhibit cells from aging.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
New data shows strong air pollution policies lengthen life expectancy
During a truly unprecedented year where some people accustomed to breathing dirty air experienced clean air
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
Low-sodium salt prevents stroke
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 23, 2021
Key mental abilities can actually improve as we age
It’s long been believed that advancing age leads to broad declines in our mental abilities. New research offers surprisingly good news.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 20, 2021
Small changes in diet shown to help you live healthier and longer
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 18, 2021
Having access to a good listener improves your brain health
Supportive social interactions in adulthood are important for your ability to stave off cognitive decline despite brain aging
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 10, 2021
Gut microbes could reverse your brain's aging
Novel approach to reverse aspects of aging-related deterioration in the brain and cognitive function via the microbes in the gut.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 2, 2021
Why do Centenarians live so long? Researchers have a gut feeling.
Data from over 9,000 people reveal a distinct gut microbiome signature that is associated with healthy aging and survival
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 1, 2021
A blood test for your body clock? It's on the horizon
What time is your body clock set on? The answer, mounting research suggests, can influence a person's predisposition to heart disease.
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