No one is happier than I am about the latest development in stem-cell research. Scientists in Japan and Wisconsin have independently figured out how to turn ordinary human-skin cells into something like pluripotent stem cells.
The Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore of the world's top business leaders has today been told that we now stand on the brink of a golden age of greatly extended human longevity. The anti-aging pioneer, Dr. Robert Goldman gave over 400 tycoons a key conference briefing on the medical biotechnology behind the revolution in aging, and its societal implications.
Scientists know that positive people are happier, period. Tapping into your bright side is easier than you'd guess.
Joie de vivre. We all know people whose engagement with life can only be described as joyful. Fittingly, nature rewards these happy-go-lucky types: Being optimistic in middle age increases life span by at least 7.5 years--even after accounting for age, gender, socioeconomic status, and physical health, according to a large Yale University survey.
Eat these 5 age-fighting antioxidants hues every day
The secret to youthful skin, healthy bones, sharp memory, and disease prevention can be found in your fridge. The more colorful your diet, the more antioxidants you get. These compounds reduce overall cellular damage and prevent the hardening of the arteries that can lead to heart disease, stroke, even memory loss.
The foods we eat not only affect our health, they also affect our ability to fall asleep and have a restful sleep. Read ahead to learn about which foods to avoid and which foods to eat to ensure a good nights sleep.
Your picks for a low-carb diet, radiant skin, brain power, cancer protection and more! Nutritionally, if you know what you want and need from fruits, it should be easy to make the right choices for your diet.
?Time to make breast pancakes,? says one friend of mine, referring to her scheduled mammography screening. And although she may crack jokes about the experience, she?s never once questioned the need for her annual pilgrimage, nor has her physician discussed the risks versus the benefits it entails. After all, if you are a woman aged 40 or beyond, yearly mammograms are simply de rigueur.
A EU-funded investigation into the difference between organic and ordinary farming has shown that organic foods have far more nutritional value. Up to 40 per cent more antioxidants, which scientists believe can cut the risk of heart disease and cancer, could be found in organic fruit and vegetables than in those conventionally farmed.
As every sleep researcher knows, the surest way to hear complaints about sleep is to ask the elderly.
?Older people complain more about their sleep; they just do,? said Dr. Michael Vitiello, a sleep researcher who is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington.
11 Sure-Fire Ways to Have a Calm and Peaceful Mind
The fast pace of the modern world may put our mind in chaotic state. Information comes and goes, we must do this and do that. There are simply too many things that reside in our mind. While it may cause stress or even depression, at the very least it puts us away from a peaceful state of mind. But a peaceful mind is essential for our effectiveness. It keeps us calm no matter how the situation is, and it allows us to stay joyful during the day. At the end of the day, it makes us happier and more productive.
There are times when we must go through negative situations. Maybe people say something negative about us, or they show rejection or even resentment against us. In such situations, it may be difficult to stay positive. We may be inclined to react negatively to them. That won?t do us any good though; doing so will just make the situation worse. People may behave even more negatively to us. Our day would be filled with anger and disappointment. At the end, nobody wins.
Women who breastfeed their first baby can reduce their risk of breast cancer even if the first birth occurs later in life, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research held in Los Angeles.
Our convenient access to a large variety of foods makes it easy for us to choose only those foods we like, not necessarily those the body needs. Many foods that are most convenient have been processed for us but are not providing the nutritional balance the body needs in order to maintain good health and its youthful state.
It's often been said that variety is the spice of life. Interestingly, the average person only eats approximately 10-12 foods on a regular basis. Similarly, the average person only knows and uses about ten exercises in their workout program. When you consider that there are literally hundreds of food choices and thousands of exercises it's obvious that people are bored both at their dinner table and at the gym.
Work, school, financial worries and relationships are just a few common sources of stress. There are several ways to manage stress, but laughter is the most fun.
Virtually all the diseases and malfunctions in the body have direct causes. It is a fact that genetics play a major role in the cause of disease. In that sense, all diseases are "genetic" and merely represent the interaction of that person's genetic tendency coming in contact with specific behavior patterns that determine if the disease will be triggered.
Learn how to take control of your life and the outcomes of your decisions by taking responsibility for all of your actions. By accepting responsibility for yourself you are opening the door to improvement and growth in your life.
It is safe to say that almost everyone has experienced sleep debt in their lives. Since it is so common, it may not seem that crucial but sleep debt carries many health consequences such as a decrease in emotional well-being, higher levels of glucose intolerance, mental disorders and decreased pain management.
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No one is happier than I am about the latest development in stem-cell research. Scientists in Japan and Wisconsin have independently figured out how to turn ordinary human-skin cells into something like pluripotent stem cells.
Scientists know that positive people are happier, period. Tapping into your bright side is easier than you'd guess.
The foods we eat not only affect our health, they also affect our ability to fall asleep and have a restful sleep. Read ahead to learn about which foods to avoid and which foods to eat to ensure a good nights sleep.
Your picks for a low-carb diet, radiant skin, brain power, cancer protection and more! Nutritionally, if you know what you want and need from fruits, it should be easy to make the right choices for your diet.
A EU-funded investigation into the difference between organic and ordinary farming has shown that organic foods have far more nutritional value. Up to 40 per cent more antioxidants, which scientists believe can cut the risk of heart disease and cancer, could be found in organic fruit and vegetables than in those conventionally farmed.