Smoking is an addictive and life-threatening habit with myriad negative health implications. Quitting can be difficult, but it is the best possible way for smokers to improve their overall health, happiness and longevity. Fortunately, there are...
A diet based upon nutritious foods may help elongate your life. According to researchers and authors of "The Okinawa Program," Bradley J. Willcox, D. Craig Willcox and Makoto Suzuki, a healthy diet is vital in enhancing overall health, preserving...
Staying healthy comes with numerous benefits to the body. Not only can it give you better energy levels and improve your efficiency with daily tasks, but it can help extend your life. The best approach to take involves proper eating and lifestyle...
Longevity means a long duration of life. While genetics can play a role in the length and quality of your life, there are many adjustments you can make to your lifestyle to improve your health and happiness in the future. If longevity is important...
Dozens of studies support the conclusion that people who exercise live longer, on average, than people who don't, according to the AARP. If you're having trouble motivating yourself to exercise, focus on the long-term benefits. If possible,...
The food you put on your plate, day after day, can make a big difference in how your body functions. If you choose the right food in the right amount, you are likely to increase your quality of life by preventing diseases and enjoying all the...
Regular exercise keeps many of your body's systems working properly and can improve your chances of living longer, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Your exercise routine should include all types of exercise, and including types of...
You don't have to be a victim of weight gain, "middle-age spread" and related chronic health problems when you balance your calorie intake and output from day to day. Crash diets and yo-yo effects will become things of the past when you opt for a...
While most people are aware that the rewards of a weightlifting regimen include larger muscles and increased strength, the health benefits of lifting aren't as well publicized. Training with weights such as barbells or exercising on a weight...
People reduce their calorie intake for a variety of reasons, including losing weight, maintaining a healthy weight, fighting disease and treating medical conditions. Depending upon your size and your activity level, consuming a 1,500-calorie diet...
Making positive lifestyle choices, such as exercising and healthy eating, can prevent illness and help you live longer, leading experts say. Healthy choices you make now can help you feel better and prevent health problems before they occur. Food...
Nutrition can not only impact the length of your life but also the quality. Eating nutritionally and choosing healthy foods can stave off chronic disease, thereby increasing your lifespan. In addition, limiting your calories may also lead to a...
Books such as "The Longevity Diet" emphasize the importance of restricting your diet to increase your lifespan. According to proponents of calorie restriction, limiting your food intake can help you age at a slower pace and may help reduce your...
Calories are a measure of energy within food. The link between calories --- in other words, energy intake --- and lifespan has been a mystery for decades. Studies that span an entire life time are obviously difficult to complete, so the science...
Healthy foods include fruits and vegetables, whole grains and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids or monounsaturated fats. These foods can provide you with health benefits, including lowering your risk for certain diseases. However, just adding...
Eating a healthy diet can help reduce your risk of heart disease, some types of cancer and stroke. These are the leading causes of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A diet that includes plenty...
Winning the war against aging is not achieved by drinking a daily shot glass filled with the mystical juice of a magical berry from Southeast Asia. In fact, aging is best kept at bay by fighting off chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer...
A complex interplay of genetic factors and lifestyle choices determines your health and longevity. While you cannot change the former, a nutritious diet can maximize your potential for healthy aging. Studies have linked healthy diet to reduced...
Americans are living longer than ever. The number of seniors 85 and older rose from 100,000 in 1990 to 5.3 million in 2006--and is expected to reach almost 21 million by 2050, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But living longer may not be...
The Calorie Restriction diet operates under the premise that reducing your caloric intake with a balanced meal program can improve your health and lengthen your lifespan. While this diet has certain merits, as with most diets there can be...
Most people want to live a long, healthy life. But millions of older adults live with chronic pain and disability or suffer from diseases that may reduce their lifespan. You may know older people who are in poor health, and you want to avoid...
There's no way to avoid aging. For many, this realization comes abruptly when gray hairs seem to sprout overnight or the belly is protruding farther over the belt than the day before. The cold truth is that we all get older in age and appearance,...
Dr. Mehmit Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon and television show host. His anti-aging diet is officially called the "90-Day Live Longer, Feel Younger Diet" and is an extension of his book "YOU: ON a diet plan." Dr. Oz constructed the diet to promote...
A 2008 study in the "Public Library of Science Medicine" revealed you can add 14 years to your life expectancy by choosing to eat a nutritious diet. The foods you eat on a regular basis play a role in not only helping your body to function, but...
The "fountain of youth" is a popular fantasy. But you may hold the power of the fountain of youth in your own hands. Your habits, food choices, activity level and stress level can all have a serious and lasting effect on your longevity. By knowing...
The cigarette smoking habit is one of the most insidious addictions in society. It is especially dangerous because there are some aspects that appeal to teenagers and children. There is a perceptions that smoking is "cool" and those who partake...
Undernutrition and even malnutrition are serious problems for many elderly, report Dr. Naushira Pandya and registered dietician Cecilia Rokusek of Nova Southeastern University. Illness, medications, a decline in the sense of smell and taste and...
If you have smoked for 30 years, you are at an increased risk for serious health problems, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema, pneumonia and cataracts. Even if you have smoked for 30 years, quitting the habit can improve your...
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your pancreas decreases insulin production. This disables your body's absorption of glucose, provided through complex carbohydrate consumption. When this occurs, your blood sugar rises,...
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