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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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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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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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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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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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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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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