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 […]
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Live longer by controlling “brain” insulin levels
Published July 20th, 2007 in Anti-Aging and Health Studies. 0 CommentsStudy: Avoid bad habits, stay trim to enjoy long life
Published November 15th, 2006 in Men's Health, Anti-Aging and Health Studies. 0 CommentsAvoiding bad habits like smoking and excessive drinking — and staying trim and active — may be among the “secrets” of living a long, healthy life, according to a new study from Hawaii. In the study, lasting 40 years and involving nearly 6,000 men, researchers found that those who had healthy habits at mid-life were […]