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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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Barbecue Your Way to Beautiful Skin
It’s summertime, and the grilling is easy.
Once of the joys of summertime is the barbecue. Nothing tastes better than food cooked outdoors over an open fire. But cooking muscle meats and other protein foods at high heats can create carcinogenic chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs). In addition, Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are also created. [...]
Maitake Mushrooms Benefits for Weight Loss and Immune System
In the northeastern woods of Japan and the United States grows a ruffly-looking, exotic fungus with exciting possibilities, both culinary and nutritional. Called maitake or hen of the woods mushrooms, their woodsy aroma, meaty texture, and rich flavor have long given them special status in Japanese cuisine. Now, research is showing that maitake have potential [...]
Cancer in Women: New Paths For Early Detection
Cures for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers are still years away, but seemingly every day there is more exciting news about the power of prevention and early detection. A better understanding of the root causes of these cancers along with an increased focus on healthy lifestyle practices and sophisticated screenings continues to give women power [...]
