An international team of researchers led by the Gladstone Institutes have identified a novel mechanism by which a type of low-carb, low-calorie diet—called a “ketogenic diet”—could delay the effects of aging.
Riding a stationary bike and resistance training makes middle-aged people not only healthier but smarter, showed a Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) study.
Curcumin, from the spice turmeric, appears to suppress the growth of fat tissue and reduce weight gain.
This important finding on curcumin comes from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging Continue reading »
When obese men take a relatively small dose of resveratrol in purified form every day for a month, their metabolisms change for the better.
Resveratrol is a natural compound best known as an ingredient in red wine, grapes and other fruit such as blueberries.
Visceral, or deep belly obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men.
A new study from Harvard Medical School pointing this out was recently presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
Herbs widely used throughout history in Asian and early European cultures have received renewed attention by Western medicine in recent years. Scientists are now isolating the active compounds in many medicinal herbs and documenting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
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