A new study suggests that just eight weeks of a vegan diet could turn back our biological clock. Each of us has two different ages: our chronological age and our biological age. Chronological age defines how long you have been alive and is irreversible until we invent time travel technology. Biological age describes the gradual… Read More »
We know that food is powerful, but can eating right slow down the clock? Science says it can, but it helps if you keep your brain health in mind. According to a recent study published in the Annals of Neurology , the Mediterranean-DASH Neurodegenerative Delay Intervention (MIND) diet may improve brain health, reduce the risk… Read More »
Nutritional science research has long suggested that certain eating patterns may have health benefits. Scientists often study these patterns by tracking participants’ diets through questionnaires. Such studies have linked a Mediterranean diet, which focuses on plant-based foods and healthy fats (vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and extra virgin olive oil), to improved physical health outcomes, including… Read More »
In a recently published study nutrientsResearchers investigated the combined effects of yoga and the Mediterranean diet (MD) on various health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. Findings show that this 12-week intervention significantly improved participants’ nutritional status, balance, gait, flexibility and muscle strength. To work: Effects of a Yoga Program Combined with a Mediterranean Diet on… Read More »
A new study highlights the critical role of certain nutrients found in the Mediterranean diet in promoting brain health and slowing cognitive decline, laying a foundation for future nutritional interventions. The nutritional profile of participants whose brains aged more slowly was similar to the Mediterranean diet. Scientists are extensively studying the brain to promote healthier… Read More »
Summary: A new study finds that certain nutrients, like those found in the Mediterranean diet, may play a crucial role in slowing brain aging. The study combined blood biomarker analysis, brain imaging, and cognitive assessments to identify the nutrient profile associated with slower brain aging in cognitively healthy older adults. These findings suggest that a… Read More »
Aging is a natural process and something we shouldn’t fear, despite what marketing companies have been telling us for a long time. But as we get older, it’s understandable that we want to find healthy ways to look and feel our best, year after year, so that we have the energy and confidence to enjoy… Read More »