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Your Dog’s Lifespan Is Determined by Its Personality
The size of dogs is a known factor for dog’s longevity. Smaller dogs tend to outlive bigger dogs. However, body size and mass are not the only factors that determine how long a dog will live. Fascinatingly, according to a new study, a dog’s personality influences its longevity. This might intriguingly promote better understanding of [...]
Continue reading...Weird Science: Longevity Experts Vacillating While The Immortality Iron Is Hot
Friday, June 25, 2010
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Humans have it pretty good these days. Our offspring and theirs will have it even better still. Our life expectancy is hovering around the eighty year mark on average for a developed nation and it is heading upwards. The longer we can remain above ground, the better the odds are that we will be walking [...]
Continue reading...Understanding Aging and Finding Solutions To Combat it
Friday, June 25, 2010
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Ways on how to slow the aging process is a frequent topic of research and development. However, before slowing the aging process it is essential to know what aging really is. What Aging Really Is Aging for human is a process that begins in our twenties. Aging begins for women around the age of twenty-five [...]
Continue reading...Since 1970 Childhood Death Has Decreased By 60 Percent
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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A recent study shows a decrease in the proportion of death for children less than 5 years. The study reveals that global childhood death has diminished by 60 percent over the last four decades. Moreover, the last 2 decades are responsible for the most massive reduction in the number of death amidst newborns, infants and [...]
Continue reading...The Crayfish Brain May Provide Unique Insight Regarding Human Decision Making
Saturday, June 19, 2010
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In accordance to the 16 June 2010 issue of ScienceDaily, a study conducted by the University of Maryland has discovered that crayfish are able to make amazingly complex, cost-benefit calculations, thus opening the door to a novel field of study that may assist in unveiling the cellular brain activity that is involved in human decision [...]
Continue reading...Proper Nutrition Now Means Longevity And Good Health Later
Friday, June 18, 2010
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Life expectancy is rising around the world, yet the average American life expectancy of seventy eight years continues to remain below that of the Okinawa population, which is eighty one years old and above. The average life expectancy worldwide is sixty seven years of age. As for Okinawa versus the United States, experts know exactly [...]
Continue reading...Combat Chronic Stress With Exercise
Friday, June 18, 2010
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The mental health needs to be maintained to assure a physical health. It has been shown through various researches that chronic psychological stress, physical health, inappropriate social relations, being a caregiver of a chronically ill-child, unemployment and financial strains are highly associated with poor insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease and other malady. Over the recent decade, [...]
Continue reading...Genetic Indicators to Forecast Lifespan
Friday, June 18, 2010
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There are telomeres that are present inside chromosomes that age as we grow older, and may therefore serve to predict the length of our lifespan. While wrinkles may betray the age we have externally, our cells, on the other hand, disclose their age – and account life’s toll – at the end of our chromosomes. [...]
Continue reading...Enhance Flexibility For Better Life Quality As You Age
Thursday, June 17, 2010
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As a person ages they begin to slow down and movement becomes a difficult process in many cases. Mobility, or lack of it, is the primary reason why many elderly adults lose their independence and find themselves in retirement or assisted care facilities when clearly they would much rather be living independently. The sad fact [...]
Continue reading...Put The Brakes on Age Progression With An Aerobics Training Program Now!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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At the age of fifty one and with a chronic condition requiring ongoing treatment, I see my physician on a regular basis. On my most recent visit we discussed the progression of aging and some things in particular that I am doing to improve, and or maintain my health. I discussed specifically my half hour [...]
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Monday, June 28, 2010
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