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Healthy Eating and Anti-Aging: The Sugar Connection

July 30, 2024

A recent study appearing the the journal JAMA Network Open found that middle-aged women eating a healthy diet had ‘younger-looking ‘ cells than women who consume processed foods high in added sugar.

Added sugars are sugars that are added to food during production, rather than natural sugars present in fruits, vegetables and dairy. The study concluded that excessive intake of added sugars limits healthy longevity.

Cutting the sugary goodies from your diet improves the odds of not only living longer, but living longer and healthier.

Read the entire article from July 30, 2024 LiveScience.com.

The Grey Muzzle Organization: Support for Senior Dog Well-being

July 29, 2024

“Holly Thompson, CVCOA Wellness Coordinator, said that ‘Animal companions are vital to fighting the isolation and loneliness that many older adults experience. Pets provide companionship, love and purpose. For some people, their pet is the only other living creature they connect with in the day.”

The Grey Muzzle Organization is the largest national non-profit organization focused specifically on the well-being of senior dogs. Funds are used to provide medical and dental treatment, foster and hospice care, and adoption programs that help keep older dogs in loving homes.

Read fthe full July 29, 2024 article from MyChamplainValley.com.

3 Ways That Negative Stereotypes About Aging Become Reality

July 29, 2024

In an important article from Psychology Today , the author discusses negative self-perception among older adults as being unhealthy, in decline, and useless.

A study revealed that stereotyping and discrimination may lead to physiological stress such as an increase in blood pressure. Holding negative beliefs about aging may also lead to chronic stress which can lead to damaging effects on health.

“Stereotypes that portray older adults as unhealthy may reduce motivation to engage in health-promoting behavior”.

Read about negative aging stereotypes in September 2021 Psychology Today .

U.S. Centenarian Population Is Projected To Quadruple Over The Next 30 Years

July 26, 2024

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The world is home to an estimated 722,000 centenarians, according to the United Nations’ population projections for 2024.

In the past three decades the U.S. centenarian population has almost tripled. As of 2024 there are 101,000 centenarians in the United States.

Read more recent statistics from PewResearchCenter.org as of January 2024.

How Dr. Roizen Reversed His Biological Age by 20 Years

July 25, 2024

“Dr . Michael Roizen reports that his biological age is now just 57.6 years, thanks to his disciplined fitness routine and lifestyle choices”.

“In a society fixated on youth and longevity, Dr Michael Roizen, the 78-year-old Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic, asserts that he has effectively reversed his biological age by an impressive 20 years. Dr Roizen reports that his biological age is now just 57.6 years, thanks to his disciplined fitness routine and lifestyle choices”.

I’m glad to see a doctor who has a regular health and fitness routine. He’s a positive role model for his patients and colleagues.

Read the entire July 25, 2024 article about Dr. Roizen at NDTV.com.

Prolonging Human Lifespan: 90 May Become The New 40

July 25, 2024

“Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, believes there is an 80% probability of aging interventions making 90-year-olds 40 again within the next decade”.

Dr. Roizen is an advocate of longevity-promoting interventions that may increase the human lifespan. Examples are drugs that eliminate dysfunctional cells that accumulate with age, and others that reduce inflammation and enhance memory. Dr. Roizen says it will also be possible to restore cartilage, cells and tissues by using stem cells.

Read the NAD+Aging Science.com article from April 2024 here.