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Wine Can Help You to live longer

Sunday, July 17, 2011

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Wine Can Help You to live longer

In the recent years, increasing studies have proven that a substance found in wine, known as reseratrol, increases our lifespan. Nevertheless, apart from that, wine has several health benefits. One glass of wine per day for a woman and two glasses of wine a day for a man is significantly better than consuming spirit or [...]

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The Obesity Debate Continues

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

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The Obesity Debate Continues

Americans’ Overweight Problems May Not Shorten Life-expectancy. Close to one-third of the American adults are victims of the nation’s obesity crisis. A document issued on the 25th of June 2008 revealed that approximately 25 million American citizens were diagnosed with diabetes. Yet improvements in Americans’ longevity over the past decades are rather satisfying, with the [...]

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Furness Men Experiencing An Increase In Life Expectancy

Monday, July 11, 2011

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Furness Men Experiencing An Increase In Life Expectancy

The average lifespan of Furness men has increased; they are more likely to live to 75 years old or above. From 2003 to 2009, the National Statistics Office collected figures that represented men whose lives spanned a period of 75 years and above, and noticed a 6.1 percent increase in the calculated statistics over those [...]

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Longevity Exceptions; Life-expectancy is Falling in Some Regions of USA

Thursday, July 7, 2011

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Longevity Exceptions; Life-expectancy is Falling in Some Regions of USA

A new research has proven that America’s overall longevity is increasing. Yet, in some county’s the rate of life span is falling, mainly in some of the southern parts of USA. One would guess that longevity is increasing with generations, and it’s considered almost sure, that people of each consecutive generation are supposed to live [...]

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Living For A Thousand Years; Will it be Possible?

Saturday, July 2, 2011

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Living For A Thousand Years; Will it be Possible?

Aubrey de Grey is a genetics and gerontological theory expert who foresee a 50 percent chance for humans to live a thousand years or more with the help of rejuvenation breakthroughs in the coming 25 years. Emmy Award-winning TV producer, Vicky Collins, came across Aubrey and his theories about immortality in 2005 and without further [...]

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A Life Story of Being Active – Soon A Centenarian: Frank Herrelko

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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A Life Story of Being Active – Soon A Centenarian: Frank Herrelko

Frank Herrelko,a well-known athlete of his age, came from a humble family has won 350 medals during his career as a sportsman. Recently, he turned 98 and lives in Lower Gwynedd,PA. Frank’s childhood days were hard, as he was forced to quit school and work in the coal mine to earn his living. He admired [...]

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Longevity Is Increasing Despite Rise in Obesity

Saturday, June 25, 2011

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Longevity Is Increasing Despite Rise in Obesity

Out of four Australian children one is overweight, and for adults the figures is even worse hitting 60%. Yet, the Longevity of Australians are increasing as a fall in the number deaths from cancer and other diseases is dwindling, but doctors warn, that increase of weight, may be the cause of a new disease. It [...]

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A High Fiber Diet – Is it the Key To Longevity?

Saturday, June 18, 2011

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A High Fiber Diet – Is it the Key To Longevity?

It is a known fact that we should put our physical well being as a priority over our food cravings. But not many of us are able to commit to the routine of healthy eating, thus continuing life as ignorant eaters who consume anything that is most convenient to us. This situation is rather discouraging [...]

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The Number of Centenarians Is Rising At an Exceptional Rate

Saturday, June 18, 2011

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The  Number of Centenarians Is Rising At an Exceptional Rate

Some experts claim that a positive attitude towards life helps several people to reach 100 years of age. It is even the considered as one of the main factor for longevity. According to statistics by US Census Office, the American population reaching 100 years of age has been increasing during the 20 past years, to [...]

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A New Breakthrough: A Blood Test That Determines Your Longevity

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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A New Breakthrough: A Blood Test That Determines Your Longevity

They say” tall claims are mostly false claims”. Recently, a company by the name of life length has claimed that its new test can tell you how long you are going to live if you carry out a few tests. When asked the basis behind these tests, they said that they would measure telomeres, which [...]

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