Special Health Alerts
For decades, people have been unsuccessfully trying to defy the aging process. But researchers now believe that a small section of the brain may hold the key to everlasting youth. Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University discovered the main pathway of the aging process in mice, leading to hopeful advancements in uncovering the source of aging in humans as well.
The report, published in Nature, may lead to the development of new treatment options to …
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You may think that blowing off a doctor’s appointment or two is no big deal, but think again. Along with aging comes a variety of health concerns that you may be trying to avoid; however, avoiding your doctor can lead to serious problems that could land you in the emergency room. Below are three reasons that you shouldn’t skip the next doctor’s appointment that you’re dreading. Going just might save your life.
There have been countless facts and figures relating to the male vs. female battle as a whole. And while it varies from country to country, there is one pretty well known truth. Women seem to win when it comes to the longevity battle, having a life expectancy that is considerably longer than their male counterparts – there is one question that doesn’t come up quite as often.
How well do women handle the aging process as opposed to men? And …
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An interesting new study has suggested that the idea of “living long and happy” might actually be a stretch. As a matter of fact, the idea of the grumpy old man, or the bitter old woman might really be onto something. The study suggests that those who don’t have high hopes for a happy and prosperous future, might be more likely to find themselves living longer.
Compared to people who have an outlook of optimism, or who are generally more …
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