Archive for the 'Anti-Aging' Category

Eating fish might make you smarter

The more fish you eat, the smarter you may be according to 3 new studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers believe that the powerful omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and seafood may have a strong effect on cognitive function.
A study from Norway found that elderly people who eat more than […]

Live longer by controlling “brain” insulin levels

Having lower levels of the hormone insulin in your brain may help you live longer, according to a new study from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Researchers found that mice who lacked a gene that affects insulin lived 18% longer than normal mice… even though they were bred to over-eat, be fat, and show symptoms […]

Study: Drink a Little Wine, Live Longer

Drinking a small amount of wine each day appears to extend life expectancy by several years, according to a new study from the Netherlands. Researchers found that men who drank an average of about half a glass of wine per day had a lower rate of cardiovascular death and death from all causes.
It’s becoming more […]

Procyanidins may boost heart health

Oligomeric procyanidins (AKA oligomeric proanthocyanidins… or OPCs) may be what gives red wine much of its heart-protecting power, according to a recent study from the UK. Researchers found that procyanidins in red wine suppress production of a protein that constricts blood vessels. They also found that wines from southwest France — where people have higher […]

A few drinks per day may help you live longer

Having a few drinks each day may lengthen your life — while drinking too much may shorten it — according to a new study from Italy. According to researchers from Catholic University of Campobasso, a moderate alcohol intake — up to 4 drinks per day for men and 2 drinks per day for women — […]