Tag Archives: Longer

Exercise Is Key to Longer Life

Results from a new study, shared in this short video, demonstrate the importance of exercise and movement to your health. Exercise may be one of the best preventive strategies against common chronic ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. The more time you spend sitting, the shorter your life expectancy,1 thanks to the negative impact on… Read More »

How to live longer: The snack that appears to have a ‘protective effect’ against cancer

Harvard Health cites an analysis of the US population’s eating habits and health outcomes. The nation-wide study found eating too few nuts and seeds was associated with an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or diabetes. For that study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers from the Tufts Friedman School… Read More »

How to live longer: Meditation linked to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar

In a randomised controlled trial, 60 older adults with subjective cognitive decline were asked to meditate for 12 minutes each day for 12 weeks. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s disease, showed that meditation had a significant improvement in subjective memory function. Participants in the study showed improvements in sleep, mood, stress, well-being… Read More »

Six simple lifestyle changes which could help you feel better and live longer

Doctors have discovered a new generation of ‘medicines’ that will prolong life and prevent – or in some cases, reverse – diabetes, heart disease, cancer, stroke and other killers. They will also reduce the risk of life-limiting conditions such as dementia, arthritis, depression and COPD. There are no nasty side-effects, no major shortages – and… Read More »