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Some people in their 80’s and 90’s are SuperAgers who retain more of their brain power than controls. A study showed that brain thickness is regressing much slower in SuperAgers compared to people who age normally. MRI scans of the brains of SuperAgers depicted that brain aging (measu

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May 09, 2017

by Ray Schilling

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active social life, balanced diet, brain atrophy, brain workouts, environmental factors, genetic, mri, physical exercise, SuperAgers, thought processes

1. The JAMA Network Journals reported about a study that showed that calorie restriction is beneficial. This study was published May 2, 2016 and involved 218 subjects, 30% men and 70% women. The body mass index of all participants was in the range of 22 to 28. The caloric intake was r

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December 21, 2016

by Ray Schilling

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better mood, body mass index, c-reactive protein, calorie restriction, hdl cholesterol, heart attack risk, improved sex drive, insulin resistance, LDL cholesterol, prolong life

A study in JAMA Oncology dated May 19, 2016 reported that a healthy lifestyle prevents cancer. Two health studies were pooled, the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. This included 89,571 Caucasian women and 46,399 Caucasian men. These were divided into

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December 14, 2016

by Ray Schilling

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cancer, cancer deaths, cardiovascular health, healthy lifestyle, low body mass index, lung cancer, moderate alcohol consumption, no smoking, prevent cancer, regular exercise

A method that is getting adolescents to eat healthy will prevent obesity in later years. Here is a summary in the popular press of a new research paper, which achieved this goal. The summary was based on this publication from the University of Texas dated Sept. 12, 2016. Study highlig

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October 26, 2016

by Ray Schilling

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adolescents, against authority, eat healthy, food industry, junk food, perceived injustice, processed food, stand against injustice, sugary sodas, taste enhancers

A March 2016 study from Great Britain showed that a very-low-calorie diet for 2 months followed by a weight maintenance diet for 6 months could make diabetes reversible through diet. A total of 30 overweight or obese diabetes patients went on an 8-week very-low-calorie diet of 600-700

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April 13, 2016

by Ray Schilling

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diabetes, glucose metabolism, hba1c, internal insulin production, lifestyle changes, medicine, pancreas, reversal of diabetes, type 2 diabetes, very-low-calorie diet

The fact that you can have a longer life with a Mediterranean diet is known for some time. But now a study has shown that the reason for a longer life is the fact that telomeres get elongated from the Mediterranean diet. Telomeres are the caps at the end of chromosomes, and they get s

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April 29, 2015

by Ray Schilling

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chronic diseases, fiber intake, increased life span, lifestyle factors, mediterranean type diet, omega-3 fatty acid, physical activity, relaxation techniques, resveratrol, telomeres

Treating Alcoholic Hepatitis With Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (GCSF)

Introduction In September 2014 a study with severe alcoholic hepatitis patients showed that granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) improves their survival. Granulocyte-stimulating colony factors (GSCF) Before we examine this study I like to give some background about what colony

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February 18, 2015

by Ray Schilling

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Introduction In August 2014 the journal “Osteoporosis International” published a report from a trial where researchers compared two groups of patients. One group consumed high doses of vitamin E. The other group only had low doses of vitamin E in their food intake. The investigators

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February 02, 2015

by Ray Schilling

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antioxidant, community-based Norwegian studies, hip fracture, osteoporosis, oxidative stress, vitamin e

Have you ever thought that your thoughts would matter? We may have noticed that some people who are always negative seem to attract more negatives and have difficulty coping. We also know that people who are inherently positive about life tend to get through trying situations with les

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August 31, 2014

by Ray Schilling

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healthier lifestyle habits, longevity, positive emotions, positive relations, psychological profiles, psychological well-being

SuperAgers Who Retain More Of Their Brain Power

Calorie Restriction Is Beneficial

Healthy Lifestyle Prevents Cancer

Getting Adolescents to Eat Healthy

Diabetes Reversible Through Diet

Longer Life With Mediterranean Diet

Alcoholic Hepatitis Treated With GCSF

Vitamin E Prevents Hip Fractures

Live Longer With A Purpose In Life

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