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Advanced Age and Contentment
Several studies of aging and mental health show that happiness and emotional well-being improve over time. As adults age, they exhibit...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDSeptember 22, 2010 -
Skin: Acid Smoothie
Two common complaints about aging are aching joints and wrinkled skin. There may be hope on both fronts with one natural...
Barbara Outland BakerAugust 29, 2010 -
Mad Zs
Have you ever heard the expression, don’t go to bed angry? That turns out to be true because it disrupts sleep...
Becky HolmanAugust 14, 2010 -
Aging of Human Muscles
Employing a fruit-fly model, the researchers discovered the organism’s longevity was affected by the types and amounts of amino acids taken...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDJuly 27, 2010 -
Space Out, Sleep In
If you have trouble sleeping at night, you may want to try meditating during the day. New research from Northwestern Memorial...
Becky HolmanJuly 15, 2010 -
Web Surfing for Brain Power
For computer-savvy middle-aged and older adults, searching the Internet triggers key centers in the brain that control decision making and complex...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDMay 25, 2010 -
Strong Muscles, Sharp Mind
“These findings suggest a link between muscle strength, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline in older persons,” the researchers stated. They posit...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDMay 10, 2010 -
Sunscreen, Alzheimer’s and Aspirin
A worldwide project called Neuro-Nano is exploring the role of human-engineered nanoparticles found in sunscreen and as an additive in some diesel...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDMarch 17, 2010 -
The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet consists of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, whole grains, fish, moderate alcohol, a high ratio of monounsaturated fats to...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDDecember 26, 2009 -
Juice Prevents Clogged Arteries
The University of Montpellier research team says the juice’s benefits come from its high levels of phenols, which are antioxidants. Antioxidants...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDDecember 14, 2009 -
Antioxidants Against Skin Damage
The study sample may be small, but according to David McDaniel, M.D., director of the Institute of Anti-Aging Research in Virginia...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDDecember 11, 2009 -
Research on the Benefits of Prayer
“Some of the greatest scientific achievements have come from those who step outside of the box, and I believe that is...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDOctober 6, 2009 -
Living Forever: Is It Possible?
A growing number of maverick scientists, doctors, researchers, biogeneticists and nanotechnologists—many with impeccable academic credentials—insist that the war against aging can...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDSeptember 24, 2009 -
MIND/BODY Longevity
According to the November ’08 Prevention, “In the 20th century, the average life expectancy shot up 30 years—the greatest gain in...
Becky HolmanSeptember 21, 2009 -
Learning Can Keep New Brain Cells Alive
If the animals are cognitively challenged, the cells will linger. If not, they will fade away.
Robert Goldman MD, PhDSeptember 18, 2009