Connecting Aging and Chronic Disease

Connecting Aging and Chronic Disease

Known as inflammaging, this is one concept that contributes to aging. Many aging concepts are assumed as research shows we have many choices in how we age. Inflammaging refers to a continuous, low-grade inflammation due to many causes. Such chronic inflammatory responses could build up with time and gradually causes tissue damage. It is considered as […]

Citrus Flavonoids – A Disease Fighter

Citrus Flavonoids – A Disease Fighter

Citrus flavonoids appears to impact blood and microvascular endothelial cells, and it is not surprising that the two main areas of research on the biological actions. Epidemiological and animal studies point to a possible protective effect of flavonoid against cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancers. Although flavonoids have been studied for about 50 years, […]

DO YOU KNOW THE BENEFITS OF OMEGA FATTY ACIDS?

DO YOU KNOW THE BENEFITS OF OMEGA FATTY ACIDS?

Omega-3 fatty acids are critical to proper bodily function but are not produced or synthesized by the body. Therefore, omega-3s must be acquired through an external  source such as diet or supplementation. Omega-3s are known for their numerous health benefits such as reducing inflammation, decreasing the risk of neurological and cardiovascular disease, supporting eye and […]

Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny!

Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny!

The world’s oldest person died in Japan at the age of 119. Kane Tanaka from Japan is believed to have been the world’s oldest person. She was born on January 2, 1903. Tanaka was confirmed by Guinness World Records in 2019 as the oldest living person. She died of old age at a hospital in […]

Biological Aging – Are You There?

Biological Aging – Are You There?

There will always be a debate within our general population that aging is only based on a chronological number. Once you are over a certain number life must be seen as ending. Never to be a functional human ever again. This is so very wrong! Very little awareness exists regarding anyone’s biological age (BA). Our […]

Building Muscle As Our Age Advances

Building Muscle As Our Age Advances

Our ability to rebuild muscle at any age is possible. People in advancing age need strength training more and more to stay mobile for their everyday activities. The goal of training is to reduce the loss of muscle mass and the resulting loss of motor function. Muscle mass can be increased through training at an […]