Articles based on research and current thinking about living longer and staying stronger and more mentally alert throughout life
The Calm Your Brain Needs: Mindfulness and Meditation For Better Cognition
Indeed, climbing mountains and becoming a Tibetan monk is a far-fetched way to go about it, but meditation is worth the effort. And it’s so easily done at home that many doctors now hand out “prescriptions” for it.
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Keep Your Voice Young and Strong Forever
How old is Morgan Freeman’s voice? How can Julie Andrews still mimic a teenager? Morgan and Julie prove good voices don’t have to grow old.
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Doing This 12 Minutes a Day Could Hold Off Alzheimer's
No one has found a drug that can cure Alzheimer’s disease yet, but some researchers have discovered a back-door approach that may reverse memory loss and hold the disease at bay.
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Brain Training That Really Keeps You Sharp
In science, discovery continues to add details to our learning. Now we know that there’s a lot to be said beyond “do some crosswords” when it comes to brain training and staying sharp all your life. In fact, crosswords may not help.
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Hungry People, Fruit Flies, and Wine Drinkers … The True and Still Mysterious Keys to Longevity
The proof that being hungry could help you live longer is strong. It’s been confirmed time and again in high-quality scientific experiments… if you are a fruit fly. What about humans?
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