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Want To Be Healthy and Lead a Long Life? BE HAPPY – says a review

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Want To Be Healthy and Lead a Long Life? BE HAPPY – says a review

Over 160 human and animal subjects were studied, leading to undisputable and clear evidence that – given the same circumstances and living conditions – people who are happy live a longer and much healthier life as compared to their peers who are unhappy. The journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being contain this study which, so [...]

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The More You Help, The Longer You live.

Monday, September 19, 2011

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The More You Help, The Longer You live.

People who volunteer to help others rather than for their selves live longer than people who don’t do things for others. This was revealed in a new researched study. It is also said that people who volunteer for their personal contentment do on average have the same lifespan as those who don’t volunteers at all. [...]

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Are Seniors Learning From Their Mistakes?

Sunday, September 18, 2011

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Are Seniors Learning From Their Mistakes?

We all know that kids learn from their mistakes. However, new research is suggesting that this principle applies to seniors as well. This research finding was developed at a research center based in Toronto, called Baycrest. Baycrest’s research is contradicting previous research that proposed that seniors had a barrier in their learning process when it [...]

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Belief that Pets Make Owners Healthier Contested by US Study

Sunday, August 14, 2011

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Belief that Pets Make Owners Healthier Contested by US Study

It is universally acknowledged that pet owners experience less stress and hence have a longer life span. Yet, this remains an assumption, not a fact. A recent US study asserts that this common belief may not be true. The findings of Howard Herzog, a professor of psychology at Western Carolina University, reveal that past studies [...]

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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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African Americans Can Be Healthier?

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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African Americans Can Be Healthier?

You may have spent your free time at the local gym running in place on a treadmill for countless hours of your life for no good reason other than to look good. You can run and work out every day, and your blood pressure can still be higher than a hippie at Woodstock. So what [...]

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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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Recent Survey Claims That 15 Percent of the Population Wants Immortality

Sunday, June 12, 2011

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Recent Survey Claims That 15 Percent of the Population Wants Immortality

A recent study conducted by Dying Matter, says that most people die in the hospital and not at home. The survey goes into details about who really want to live forever. According to the findings 15 percent of the people involved in the study wanted to live forever. It is interesting to note that younger [...]

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The Secret for Longevity – Pills Or Positive Thinking?

Saturday, June 11, 2011

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The Secret for Longevity – Pills Or Positive Thinking?

Baby boomers are reaching old age as one of them, Wexler search for various ways to extend his life. A new documentary was recently released by Mark Wexler, who is aged 54. He named his movie ‘how to live forever’. In this movie, he has emphasized on how science and spiritual efforts can help to [...]

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Body Work Treatments Can Add A Few Years To Your Lifespan

Thursday, June 2, 2011

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Body Work Treatments Can Add A Few Years To Your Lifespan

Our body is a machine that keeps us going for so many years. The body functions become more efficient as we grow and ultimately slow down as we age; it is like a U-shape. Just like other machines we need to be well-maintained and kept in good working condition by taking nutritious diets and regular [...]

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