Longevity

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Insomnia – Signs and symptoms

A survey of 1.1 million residents in the United States conducted by the American Cancer Society found that those who reported sleeping about 7 hours per night had the lowest rates of mortality, whereas those who slept for fewer than 6 hours or more than 8 hours had higher mortality rates. Getting 8.5 or more [...]

Paleolithic diet – Nutritional factors and health effects

Since the end of the Paleolithic period, several foods that humans rarely or never consumed during previous stages of their evolution have been introduced as staples in their diet. With the advent of agriculture and the beginning of animal domestication roughly 10,000 years ago, during the Neolithic Revolution, humans started consuming large amounts of dairy [...]

Sarcopenia – Sarcopenia as a public-health problem

Due to the lessened physical activity and increased longevity of industrialized populations, sarcopenia is emerging as a major health concern. Sarcopenia may progress to the extent that an older person may lose his or her ability to live independently. Furthermore, sarcopenia is an important independent predictor of disability in population-based studies, linked to poor balance, [...]

Alcoholic beverage – Effects of alcohol on health

Alcohol And Bone Health

Short-term effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication, dehydration, and ultimately alcohol poisoning. Long-term effects of alcohol include changes to metabolism in the liver and brain, and possible addiction (alcoholism). Short-term effects Alcohol intoxication affects the brain, causing slurred speech, clumsiness, and delayed reflexes. Alcohol stimulates insulin production, which speeds up the glucose metabolism and can [...]

Old Age, Best Health

Common Old Age Diseases

All four of my grandparents died in the 80s. When each of them passed away friends and relatives commented about the long, good lives they lived. These words were not just platitudes spoken to reassure those who were grieving. The expectation in our society is to live until the ripe old age of 80, give or take a few years. This is considered a “ripe old age”. The truth of the matter is that we in the United States don’t really enjoy old age.

Longevity – Which States Lead in Life Expectancy?

university hawaii public health

Longevity – Which States Lead in Life Expectancy?

Sugar Feeds Cancer?

university of southern california public health

This article discusses the controversy surrounding whether sugar and other refined carbohydrates contribute to the devolopment of cancer.

Acid Alkaline Confusion? Put an End to It!

Respiratory Alkalosis

Acid alkaline confusion unraveled at last!

Steps to Longevity: Strengthen Your Immunity

Importance of immunizations

It is no surprise that we can’t stop the effects of aging; however, it should also be of no surprise that we can slow down the effects of aging by living a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle consists of a healthy diet, exercise, and a strong immune system. In this particular article I will discuss the importance of immunity and how to keep your immune system strong.

Food Addiction and your Longevity

Food Addiction

Food addiction is binge eating, compulsive eating, food fixation, and eating disorder. It is an unhealthy relationship with food, resulting in abnormal behavior that interferes with health, happiness, relationship, and longevity. Food addiction is a disease of the mind. Food addicts strive to control their eating to compensate for the lack of control they feel in other areas of their lives.









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