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Low-AGE diet for healthy ageing
Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 14

Low-AGE diet for healthy ageing

A diet low in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) can reduce chronic low-grade inflammation in your body and may prevent diseases associated with aging, according to a new review of the science.

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Eating fish prevents brain gray matter loss
Posted on Sun, 7 Sep 14

Eating fish prevents brain gray matter loss

Age related loss of brain gray matter occurs insidiously over decades before clinical symptoms of dementia develop. Lifestyle and dietary factors are known to influence brain health, and a new study suggests eating fish can protect your brain.

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Lifestyle changes shown to increase telomere length for the first time
Posted on Mon, 16 Sep 13

Lifestyle changes shown to increase telomere length for the first time

Dr Dean Ornish and colleagues have published a study in the Lancet showing for the first time that comprehensive lifestyle changes can increase the length of telomeres. Longer telomeres protect against age related disease and are linked to longevity.

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For a better brain, avoid processed foods
Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 12

For a better brain, avoid processed foods

A processed food diet is related poor memory and cognitive function while a whole food diet may help protect against age related cognitive decline.

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Looking old reveals heart disease risk
Posted on Mon, 26 Nov 12

Looking old reveals heart disease risk

Telltale signs of aging may indicate you have a higher risk for heart attack according to a new study.

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Mild elevations in blood glucose linked to brain degeneration
Posted on Sat, 3 Nov 12

Mild elevations in blood glucose linked to brain degeneration

Do you know you fasting blood glucose level? Well you should, because apart from indicating your diabetes risk it may also tell you how well your brain is aging.

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