I have written about several senior athletes in the past. Just recently Robert Marchand, from France, was on the news having set a world record in the 105-plus age category completing a 14.010 (22.247) mile biking event. He did this in one hour. Nearly a century ago, Robert was told by a coach that […]
On average most people who over indulge over the holidays weight gain can amount to around 2-3 pounds. Here in the U.S. this is from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. It doesn’t sound like a lot. Perhaps others gain more. But if you don’t lose it by spring it can hang around and add more […]
MORE ON NUTS I wrote quite a bit about the benefits of nuts in the past two newsletters. I thought I’d add a little more about this new research. A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20 grams of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart […]
Our health promoting decisions need to stay on top of our extra busy life. Keeping food choices under control will be challenging at this time of year. If you are not allergic, nuts can simplify the process. All nuts are high in beneficial fats. While portion size should still be considered they are still a […]
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This is the month I treasure the most out of all the others in the year! The colors – bright reds, oranges, browns, deep greens. The glow of my favorite decorations that being primarily pumpkins. Along with the others that symbolize Halloween. We go to a farm further north from where we live to pick […]
A study by Farzaneh-Far et al indicates that a diet containing antioxidant omega-3 fatty acids is associated with reduced rate of telomere shortening, whereas a lack of these antioxidants correlates with increased rate of telomere attrition in study participants. The authors followed omega-3 fatty acid levels in blood and telomeres length in these individuals over […]
We all age at different rates. Telomeres may be an indication as to why this fact might be true. Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD., has done outstanding research in the area of telomeres. She and her UCSF colleagues are exploring a feature within cells that is a strong indicator as to why changes occur in telomeres . […]
The invasion of the Zika virus has been everywhere in the news. The news tells us that it is transmitted to humans from the Aedes mosquito. The symptoms include mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. The symptoms normally last for 2 – 7 days. There is scientific consensus that […]
While some of us prefer tea first thing in the morning, many can’t wait for that first cup of freshly brewed coffee! Sadly, this morning treat could eventually become extinct. But there is plenty of time to withdraw from a coffee addiction. By the year 2080 the wild Arabica bean could be wiped out by […]
