Feeling the effects of aging firsthand can be frustrating and even scary. Getting older doesn’t have to be a negative experience. The key is to live a healthy lifestyle to age in health with grace. Implementing the right daily habits and having an effective wellness routine can help you maintainRead
Feeling young, even at an advanced age, improves medical rehabilitation outcomes, according to a new study in Gerontology. And having a “youthful mindset” helps prevent disability and illness in older adults. Study Details Researchers followed 194 patients (ages 73–84) undergoing rehabilitation programs for osteoporotic fractures or stroke. Subjects were interviewedRead
Four supplements — collagen, ceramides, hyaluronan, and procyanidin — can increase skin hydration and ease dry skin, according to a study in Frontiers in Nutrition. Scientists performed a meta-analysis and systematic review of 66 experiments involving skin health. The four beauty nutrients mentioned above were “proven to be effective” atRead
Researchers know that omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in healthy aging. Now a new study published in Clinical Nutrition reveals that krill oil — rich in EPA and DHA fatty acids — improves skeletal muscle function and size in seniors. “As humans age, we experience a slowRead
By the time someone reaches their 80s, they can experience up to a 50 percent loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. It’s called sarcopenia, and it affects 5–13 percent of people aged 60–70 and 11–50 percent of those 80+. One promising therapy for preserving skeletal muscle mass and reducingRead
Have scientists discovered the fountain of youth? Not quite yet, but there’s some promising new research to report. According to a study from Nutrients, a proprietary supplement called GlyNAC was shown to extend lifespan, albeit in mice, by 24 percent. GlyNAC is a blend of the amino acids glycine andRead
Goji berries have a long history of medicinal use in China, where they are eaten regularly and also enjoyed in tea form. A small study in Nutrients supports these brightly colored berries for the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in aging populations. Estimates showRead
Scientists continue to unravel the connection between cognitive function and vitamin K. In a recent rat study from Antioxidants, vitamin K2 was shown to offer some protection against age-related cognitive impairments related to Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Study Details Mature rats were given menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a formRead
In Jeffrey Bland’s April column in Integrative Medicine, A Clinician’s Journal, he references the work of Volter Longo, PhD, the author of the Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease and Optimize Weight. Longo is the director of the LongevityRead
Researchers have gained new insight into human aging — organs such as the liver, heart, and lungs all age differently and at different rates. This discovery may prove essential when it comes to living longer and healthier. The analysis, which involved more than 4,000 people, was led by a teamRead
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