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Preserving Lean Muscle Mass
As we age we gain body fat and lose muscle mass. Fortunately there are several key nutrients that help us preserve lean muscle mass, such as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and chromium. Experts in the field of nutrition report that the general population of the United States is deficient in chromium–and it should come as [...]
A Longer, Healthier Life, as easy as NBC
For many years, researchers in the field of aging believed that the only way you could increase lifespan was by caloric restriction (CR). This is because low caloric intake will improve blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity, thereby helping to prevent one of the most dangers pitfalls of aging, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Recommend [...]
In Full Swing—Secrets to a Longer, Healthier Life
Scientists long ago established that exercise greatly reduces both the incidence and severity of age-related degenerative diseases. But we don’t just want to live longer; we want to extend the number of our healthy years. We want to stay fit and active with the capacity to enjoy life to its fullest. Gerontologists refer to this [...]
The Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements
The Perricone Anti-Inflammatory Weight Loss Diet nutrients work in a special way to enhance loss of body fat, preserve muscle mass and regulate levels of blood sugar and insulin. They will also promote beautiful, healthy, youthful-looking skin. Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Alpha lipoic acid, often referred to as ‘the universal antioxidant,” is a potent antioxidant [...]
Michelle Obama – The Right to “Bare” Arms – Continued
The Muscle-Insulin Connection While this concept might sound alien, to protect from muscle loss we need to regulate our insulin levels. As we age, this becomes a much great challenge because our insulin receptors do not work as well. If we can prevent wild swings in blood sugar, we can avoid an inflammatory response and [...]
