Continuous stress causes our bodies to secrete excessive amount of cortisol. Long-term chronic exposure to cortisol causes the mental frailties associated with old age. What can we do about it? Continue reading “Reduce Stress―Live Longer”
Tag: aging
Rebuilding Muscle Mass to Beat Aging
Rebuilding the muscle mass you lose gradually over your lifetime is a great way to offset the frailties of old age and bring your metabolism back up to speed. All it takes is a bit of exercise. Continue reading “Rebuilding Muscle Mass to Beat Aging”
Eat Less to Live Longer
It has been scientifically proven that the best way to ensure longevity is to restrict the amount of food you eat. However calorie restriction does have its drawbacks, not least the fact that it makes for a rather boring life-style. Continue reading “Eat Less to Live Longer”
How to beat aging with Antioxidants
Major contributors to the aging process are oxidation and the creation of free radicals. Fortunately there is a group of micro-nutrients that can counteract the damage caused by these processes. Continue reading “How to beat aging with Antioxidants”
How to beat aging (1)
As we grow older we begin to suffer from age-related frailties and diseases. Why does this happen and is there anything we can do to reverse or postpone the process? Continue reading “How to beat aging (1)”
How and Why We Age
How our health deteriorates as we age is well known … but scientists are only beginning to unravel the reasons why we age and what we may or may not be able to do to slow down the onset of feeble old age. Here’s the state of play. Continue reading “How and Why We Age”