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Bringing Common Sense to Humanity; We Can Live Longer
There are many arguments opposing the possibility of biological immortality. However, contrasting ideologies are always strong reasons for confirmation. Let us start by considering the effects and possibilities of extending life. 1. Effect on Population Life extension is likely to decrease population growth in the future. The rate at which populations are growing has been decreasing precipitously [...]
Continue reading...15-Power Foods to Boost Your Health
17. March 2010
The human body requires proper diets and intake of vitamin, antioxidants and other substances to stay healthy. A list of 15-power food has been provided to facilitate the root to boost health. 1. Elderberry It has been shown in recent studies that extract of dark berries helps to eliminate and stop flu viruses. It was seen that [...]
Continue reading...An Introduction to Yoga and Breathing Techniques to Prolong Your Lifespan
16. March 2010
If you want to try extending your lifetime through Yoga and breathing techniques, then this article will be very useful for you. It comprises of basic principles that a beginner needs to be knowledgeable about and also includes various positions and practical tips. Yoga practice is a very ancient one. There is a large [...]
Continue reading...Healthy Aging; Enjoy Your Old Days
15. March 2010
Americans are living longer, nowadays yet more of them are suffering from diabetes and chronic disease which are hampering lifespan growth. In America, around 133 million adults, which represent almost 50 percent of the adult population, do suffer from diseases according to CDC (Center For disease Control and Prevention). Aging is not simultaneous to an [...]
Continue reading...128-Year-Old Woman Living In Uzbekistan, Is it True Or False?
13. March 2010
In an early BBC research reported on the 29th of January 2009, it was found that apparently the reckoned oldest women of the world lived in Uzbekistan and was 128 years of age. In recent years our benchmark has been the France woman “Jeanne Calment who lived up to the age of 122 years”. The [...]
Continue reading...Use Genome Sequencing To Identify The Origin of A Disease
11. March 2010
Research teams are now delving to decode the genome sequences and its hidden origins for various diseases. Previously, two independent teams began to study the genome of patient suffering from various health pathologies. The study of genome sequences have up to now only been conducted on healthy individuals. It was extremely costly to decode the [...]
Continue reading...Smile to Live Longer; A Fake or Genuine Smile It does Not Matter The Effects Are Positive
10. March 2010
It is know that emotions influence personality and features such as how we think, interact and behave. Research has shown that people who experience positive emotions are not only happier but have a more stable marriage, personality with better interpersonal and cognitive skills compared to those who are faced with negative emotions in their lifespan. [...]
Continue reading...How Your Body History Can Influence Longevity
8. March 2010
Longevity is affected by factors such as what we eat, and what we do. These are simple steps but a core guide to add up years to your lifespan. History proves how simple behavioral aspects add years to our lifespan. In the 20th century, life expectancy rose by 30 years. It is the greatest [...]
Continue reading...UCI searches for senior’s secrets
7. March 2010
University studies the relations to longevity for the people who are aged 90 years plus, a segment of the population that is growing fast. Angela Dolan and Sue Nadel, aged 92 and 96 respectively, admit that they have no clue how they have managed to live for so long. Doctors and medical researchers whose aim [...]
Continue reading...The Marvel Of Neuroplasticity And The Aging Mind
6. March 2010
Develop your brain’s capability to cultivate new neurons. Our brain is an amazing organ, as we all know; also interesting is the brains ability to continue producing new brain cells daily. However, what is truly astonishing is our own capacity to augment the brains ability to produce these new neurons. Upon turning fifty, I had no [...]
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18. March 2010
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