Longevity 101: Tips and Tricks (Updated Weekly)

Anti-agingNowadays when people hear the word “longevity”, they think of an anti-aging wrinkle cream or the latest anti-aging product that is supposed to make you look younger and add years to your life in an easy pop-the-pill-once-a-day sort of way. I’m amused by the mentality of thinking that adding something to your daily routine will stop you from aging. People could be eating junk food all their life, their idea of exercise involving the use of a remote control, and yet they expect a complete solution to all their accumulation of bad habits in a form of a new anti-aging therapy or a longevity-enhancing “secret” that had just been released to the masses.

Funny, isn’t it?  More

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Studies Show Education can Extend Longevity in Most Adults

black-man-studyWith the exception of African American males, studies show that education may extend longevity in most adults. The fact that babies born today are likely to live at least 30 years longer than they would have 100 years ago is exciting. Determining what should be done in our society to help with accommodating these longer lifespans and ensuring people stay healthier longer.

In a recent issue of Health Affairs, the results of such studies were published. What was very interested with the study is that Caucasian females without a high school diploma were likely to live 5 years less than the average life expectancy. The male partners were likely to have a like expectancy reduced by 3 years. More

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Cryotherapy – Cold Anti-Aging Therapy Treatment… Review

There are two cryotherapy chambers found in Ireland, and they are getting plenty of buzz surrounding them. Being in a freezing chamber for 4 ½ minutes was something that I was interested in trying. This particular treatment has been part of what the Japanese offer since the 1970s. Many athletes, including those in professional sports, take part in it.

I was well warned about how cold it was going to be. However, nothing allows you to be prepared for such cold in various types of clothing. I had on shorts, a vest, slippers, two pairs of gloves, a hat, and a facial mask. There was me and two others on this adventure to face the freezing temperatures found in the Arctic.  More

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Understanding Immunosenescence and Reishi – Connection to Aging

If you aren’t familiar with immunosenescence, this is the reduced effectiveness of the immune system as a person gets older. There are some studies that indicate Reishi may help to improve the immune system and get things back into balance. Such studies also indicate that it may help to add more years to a person’s life.

With immunoscenescence, a person is more likely to develop cancer and infections as they age. They are also less likely to be responsible to vaccinations and the use of antibiotics. As a result, it can reduce the quality of life, it can limit mobility, result in disabilities, and result in death among older populations.  More

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The Ins and Outs of the Vampire Facelift

Vampires are trendy it today’s culture due to the various books, movies, and TV series. As a result, it is also being used as a common marketing ploy for everything including candy, clothing, and cosmetics. It is also being used to trademark a procedure known as the Vampire Facelift. It isn’t actually a facelift though but instead the result of injecting hyaluronic acid fillers into your blood. Some of them are Restylane and Juvederm.

The vials of blood for the procedure are put in a centrifuge machine and at a high speed, they get spun. This will separate the plasma from the red blood cells. The yellow liquid that is extracted is the PRP from the plasma, and it helps the blood to stop bleeding. It also plays a vital role in assisting with the healing process when you have a wound.  More

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Natural Sourcing Credits Egg Oil with Anti-Aging Benefits

Natural Sourcing is a provider of various skin products that help with reducing dry skin, aging, and even early hair loss. They credit egg oil with providing various anti-aging benefits that are worth looking into. As a result of this information, you will find egg oil is one of the main ingredients found in their new line of products.

According to Natural Sourcing, egg oil is 100% all natural so there is no harm to your skin from using it. They don’t add any chemicals, preservatives, or additives to the egg oil either which can alter the benefits that it offers to the skin in order to reduce aging. The process they use to extract the oil from hen eggs is very technical according to their spokesperson.  More

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Grandmothers are a Key Element for Longevity

We often think of grandma as the fun, gentle part of the family. It is no wonder she is often called when a sitter is needed. However, it is believed that the overall evolution of humans is based upon grandmothers as they are a key element in longevity. It is called the Grandmother Hypothesis and believed to be why humans live longer lives than other primates. Professor Kristen Hawkes of University of Utah Anthropology has been involved with studies regarding such differences in overall life span.

In addition, such studies also indicate the importance of women being able to remain healthy and productive well beyond just their years of being able to have children. For example, among the great apes, the females often die during the period of time when they are able to have offspring. Those that don’t, often age quickly and they become too frail to do what they need to in order to survive. This type of process occurs in humans at a slower pace than it does for other primates.  More

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Your Brain May Age Faster if You Have High Blood Pressure

Dementia is a type of health issue that affects people on the cognitive level. Some research though indicates individuals with high blood pressure are at a higher risk of Dementia. This is because the ailment could cause the brain to age faster. Some of the research conducted by the University of California Davis indicates that as a person become middle aged, even slightly higher than normal blood pressure can be a problem.

If there is no intervention, such individuals are at a very high risk for the brain aging faster than it would normally do so. This is due to the fact that the arteries get hard and stiff and that makes the risk of heart disease up to 49% higher than normal. The risk of cerebrovascular disease increases by about 62%.

According to Medical News Today, this is the largest risk for someone dying at a younger age. Over 50 million people are at risk which is why it is so important to get this message out there. This can result in a person suffering from Dementia as well as other cognitive problems as they get older. The problems will continue to get worse too as a person gets older, and thus reduce the overall quality of life.  More

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Essential Hormones to Slow Aging

Finding methods that will help with slowing down the aging process is very important to men and to women. Studies show that there is a link between various essential hormones in the body and fighting the aging process. With that in mind, more attention needs to be given to such hormones rather than just to creams and other products on the market right now for anti-aging.

The role of hormones is vital to your well-being from the inside out. Not only does it help with your metabolism but also with your immune system and reproductive organs. All that you do an how you feel is all regulated by the presence of hormones. As a person gets older though, it is natural for the amount of certain hormones to be produced less and less. As a result, signs of aging can emerge.  More

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Facts about Anti-Aging Products & Ingredients

Learning facts about anti-aging products and various ingredients is important. If you want to win the fight against free radicals, you need to be armed with the right information. Otherwise, you could very likely be wasting your time and your energy. With billons being spent annually on such products, you want to make sure you have what you need.

Many of the anti-aging products on the market state that they will help to reduce signs of aging, including wrinkles. Yet there is a lack of data that really tells about how they work. Understanding what particular ingredients in these products can offer is very important. You want to use products with active ingredients that work but that are also safe for you to use.

It can be overwhelming when you start to look at the products offered and to compare ingredients. Understanding what to look for though will make that process much easier for you. In addition, you need to know what ingredients are right for your skin and your aging concerns. These are active ingredients that could help you fight aging as they all have sufficient scientific evidence to show they do work.  More

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Yoga for the Face can Reduce Signs of Aging

Yoga is well known for the benefits it offers to the mind and the body. There is a new trend though which is yoga for the face. This involves moving the facial muscles into certain positions. Among them are the lion face to stretch muscles and reduce tension, fish face to firm up the cheeks and lips, and what is referred to as satchmo which also offers benefits for the cheeks.

The process is designed to offer a natural method for reducing signs of aging that isn’t dangerous or invasive. It is a safer option than considering Botox or plastic surgery. Those options are dangerous and they are also very expensive.

There are plenty of reports to indicate the introduction of facial yoga can get results. Annelise Hagen is the creator of it, and she is the founder of New York Yoga. She has also written books on the subject and recently she was interviewed on Good Morning America. Her goal is to share with people that there are natural techniques that can be incorporated to reduce signs of aging on the face. According to Hagen, you have to make particular faces though to get results.  More

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