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Morrie Markoff, listed as the oldest living American man, died on June 3rd, 2024, he was 110 years old, and what a full life this centenarian led. Now his brain will be studied by scientists to learn more about the aging process, and why some people gradually experience cognitive decline and dementia while others, like …
Stubborn belly fat can be especially hard to lose, this type of fat can be subcutaneous (just below the skin), but it often includes visceral fat that goes deep within the abdominal cavity and surrounds our internal organs. This study published in the journal Molecular Aspects of Medicine identified another type of fat and found …
Rather than treating the symptoms of the disease, some doctors treat for health to target the root causes of the disease. When doctors treat for health rather than disease, it is sometimes called lifestyle medicine, and this is a specialty within the field of modern medicine. Lifestyle medicine uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary …
Throughout our lives, we are encouraged to stay active and have fun, this is where sports can come in and accomplish both in one task. Sports are fun to play at any age, and there are a variety of sports appropriate for a range of physical levels. It is important to stay physically active and …
The term “use it or lose it” has been used for countless things, lately, it is being used to convey the message that cognitive health can be preserved or improved with mentally stimulating activities. Numerous modifiable risk factors are associated with the loss of cognitive abilities with age, and a cognitively active lifestyle may have …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Although heart disease takes many more lives than dementia, people search for advice on …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. In discussions with my patients at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, a routine …
Despite health and technological advancements that have increased the average life expectancy over the years, accelerated aging remains a prevalent health concern. A previous post discussed how increased biological age, an indicative sign of accelerated aging, may increase the risk of cancers in younger generations, particularly adults under the age of 55. Specifically, accelerated aging …
Recent research published in Nature from the University of Warwick highlights the profound link between dietary choices and brain health, showing that a healthy balanced diet is linked to optimal brain health, cognitive function, and mental well-being, shedding light on how our food choices significantly influence both our physical and brain health. For this study, …
Humans have been on a quest to unlock the secrets of longevity to slow down aging or turn back our biological clocks for centuries, and while we haven’t found that holy grail yet, we have uncovered hints like how certain nutrients could potentially influence the biological mechanisms of aging. Vitamin D is perhaps one of …