Anti-Aging and Health Related News
Low-Cal Diet Keeps
Heart Young
"Eat less, live longer" has been an often-said mantra among
anti-aging experts since the 1930s, when researchers first observed that
mice on low-calorie diets seemed to live longer and healthier than those
who stuffed themselves silly. Using high-tech tools, a team from the University
of Wisconsin measured how caloric intake affects the function of thousands
of genes in the heart. And once again, they found that less (food) means
more (years).
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Impingment Syndrome
of the Shoulder
Impingement syndrome is a common condition of the shoulder seen in aging
adults. This condition is closely related to shoulder bursitis and rotator
cuff tendinitis. These conditions may occur alone or in combination.
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Clinic Foundation - Impingment Syndrome of the Shoulder
Alzheimer's: Take
Two Ibuprofen and Call Me in the Morning?
Taking a few tablets of ibuprofen every day may help prevent Alzheimer's
disease, according to animal research recently published in the August
issue of the Journal of Neuroscience. And now, researchers think they
are beginning to understand why. But until they know for sure, it's best,
and safest, not to run out and stock up on the drug.
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Medical News - Alzheimer's: Take Two Ibuprofen and Call Me in the Morning?
The Wrinkle Cure:
Nicholas Perricone, MD
Think the only way to look younger is to go under the knife or Botox needle?
Think again, says Nicholas Perricone, MD, author of The Wrinkle Cure.
We talked with Perricone about his skin care and diet regimen.
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Event Transcript - The Wrinkle Cure: Nicholas Perricone, MD
An Aspirin a Day
to Keep Prostate Cancer Away?
A growing body of research has suggested that people who regularly take
aspirin and other NSAIDs have a lower risk for cancers, including breast
cancer and colon cancer. And though the definitive word is not in, new
research presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association
suggests that regular NSAID use can reduce the risk of prostate cancer
too, especially in older men.
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Medical News - An Aspirin a Day to Keep Prostate Cancer Away?
Stay Young With
Yoga
Nearing 80-years-old, Jean Cotner is not the oldest person in her yoga
class, but she's the most accomplished. Of course, you'd expect that of
the teacher. A devout practitioner for over 30 years, her body is the
best advertisement for her classes: She appears strong, flexible, and
much younger than her years.
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Features - Stay Young With Yoga
Alzheimer's Disease
Research
Researchers continue to study drugs and other substances as possible treatments
for Alzheimer's disease. Well-designed, thorough studies are necessary
to give a clear picture of safety and effectiveness before making drugs
available to the public.
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Clinic Foundation - Alzheimer's Disease Research
Fitness for the
Long Term
You don't have to be a Senior Olympian or a genetically souped-up centenarian
to reap the rewards of exercise and good nutrition. It is never too soon
-- or too late -- to start getting in shape.
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Features - Fitness for the Long Term
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