Did you know that lifelong learning is the most significant modifiable risk factor for developing or preventing dementia? The more you challenge your brain and engage in lifelong learning, the lower your risk becomes. Research demonstrates that for each additional year of education, there is an 11% decrease in the risk of developing dementia. However, …
Did you know that continuous learning throughout one’s lifetime is the biggest lifestyle risk factor for developing dementia? The less we engage in learning, the higher our risk becomes. While it’s often quantified in terms of formal school years, what truly matters is the quantity and quality of time spent challenging our brains over the …
Are you aware that foods containing gluten can significantly increase intestinal permeability, a condition often referred to as leaky gut syndrome? This effect allows various gut bacteria to pass into the bloodstream, spreading throughout the body, and potentially even reaching the brain. Numerous scientific studies have linked gluten consumption to an elevated risk of diseases …
Did you know that a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, lower blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol, prevent digestive problems and some types of cancer, balance your blood sugar, and help you feel satisfied and full? Vegetables and fruits contain a wealth of plant nutrients that …
The body loves refined sugar – it’s a quick fix of energy. Without fibers that would naturally slow digestion of it, uptake in the body is very fast. But it’s also quickly burned off, leaving a feeling of exhaustion – so we soon crave a new fix. Did you know that studies have found refined …
Did you know that large population studies have found that people who eat around 70 grams/day of whole grains, compared with those who eat little or no whole grains, have 20-22 % lower risk of total mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality and cancer mortality, 30 % lower risk of dying from inflammation, 21 % lower risk …
Did you know that the human sex hormone, testosterone, declines with age? About 10% per decade in men after age 30. In both men and women, low testosterone can cause low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, loss of fertility, depressed mood, difficulties with concentration and memory, fatigue, hair loss, bone thinning, and loss of muscular strength. …
As he slowly opened his eyes, the blinding light disoriented him. He felt battered and bruised, as if he had been pummeled with a baseball bat. Strangely, he couldn’t sense or move his arms and legs; he was paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors and his wife rushed to his side. He had been in …
Depression, a pervasive condition affecting millions, is a complex interplay of genes and lifestyle. A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers, including experts from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University, delved into the intriguing connection between our daily choices and depression risk. Key Insights: Try The Free Longevity App Several lifestyle …
Did you know that general physical activity is the single most influential factor for your brain’s development and function, and significantly reduces the risk of various diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, by up to 60%? Throughout millions of years, our bodies have evolved under conditions that involved constant physical activity. Many physiological processes depend on this …
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