With life expectancy doubling over the last century, 50 is the new 30. But people nowadays don’t just want to live longer, they want to stay healthy and thrive in those later years too. Life after 40 often brings a heightened focus on health and well-being. Many people start taking a more proactive, preventative approach to health on all levels. You may start paying more attention to the latest biohacking trends- how to stay fit, remain cognitively sharp and feel energized. Of course, everyone should undergo regular health screenings, check-ups and vaccinations, but as you grow older in age ..read more

We know that regular exercise is good for one’s health and wellbeing, but how much is needed to decrease the risk of premature death? A recent study spanning 45 years looks at the optimal amount of exercise for increased longevity as well as other factors that contribute to a longer, healthier lifespan. Researchers in the study assessed data of more than 11,000 sets of adult twins from the Finnish Twin Cohort. The amount of physical activity study participants had was assessed through questionnaires given in 1975, 1981 and 1990. Participants were placed into four groups: sedentary, moderately ..read more

In recent news, it has been reported that Millennials (those born from the early 80s to 1996) are facing a faster decline in health compared to older generations, countering conventional expectations that the health-savvy generation would enjoy increased longevity. A few years ago, a Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) study revealed that a third of Millennials have health conditions that reduce their quality of life and life expectancy. The report found that Millennials have substantially higher diagnoses for 8 of the top 10 health conditions than Generation X, and based on their current health st ..read more

After COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, much of the world experienced a “tripledemic”, with COVID-19, the flu and RSV circulating at the same time and causing a huge rise in respiratory infections and hospitalizations. Besides getting vaccinated, ensuring adequate sleep and staying active with regular exercise, here are five health tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy this season: Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com 1. VITAMIN D: Researchers have found that besides getting the annual flu shot, vitamin D is also a potent flu-fighter. A meta-analysis and systematic review ..read more

Millions of people globally live with dementia, a progressive neurodegenerative condition where one loses cognitive functioning- namely the loss of memory, thinking and reasoning skills. For people with dementia, the cognitive decline is so severe that it interferes with their daily life and activities. Recently, researchers developed a dementia risk score consisting of 11 risk factors that can predict up to 80% of dementia cases 14 years before onset. They called it the UK Biobank Dementia Risk Score (UKBDRS). For the study, the researchers examined healthcare data from the UK Biobank from 2 ..read more

The 2023 Dirty Dozen List is out! Here are the foods that contain the most pesticide residues: Strawberries Spinach Kale, collard & mustard greens Peaches Pears Nectarines Apples Grapes Bell and hot peppers Cherries Blueberries Green beans The list is released each year by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization which uses more than 40,000 produce samples tested by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If your favourite fruit or vegetable is on the list, consider buying organic. Several peer-reviewed studi ..read more

In a new study that came out this month, researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Tufts Medical Center have found that centenarians possess unique immune cell type composition and highly functional immune systems that have successfully adapted to a history of sickness, allowing for exceptional longevity. There are approximately 30 trillion cells in a human body. Our health is predicated on these 30 trillion cells properly interacting with and supporting each other, with the immune system playing a significant role. As we age, we experience a decline ..read more

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a condition that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, stiffened limbs and cognitive problems. PD affects over 8.5 million people worldwide. Researchers have found that PD is linked to low levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the body. Risk factors for PD include past traumatic brain injury and exposure to certain toxins such as pesticides and air pollution. Now, new research from the University of Rochester is pointing to a link between PD and a commonly used chemical called trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a colourless liquid chemical found in a variet ..read more

You may be taking a supplement or two, but how do you know if you are reaping the full benefits? What if you’ve been taking a supplement for a while now but it doesn’t seem to be making a difference? Below are 5 possible reasons why your supplement isn’t working: You take poor quality supplements. Not all products are created equal. Since supplements are largely unregulated, some products don’t actually contain the dosage written on the label (i.e. the active ingredient in the bottle is less than what is written on the bottle)- or worse, these products may contain fillers or contaminants whi ..read more

Intermittent fasting is becoming a popular weight loss dieting strategy. You may have heard that intermittent fasting is a way to manage your weight and prevent, or even reverse, some forms of disease. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting an eating plan that switches between fasting and eating on a regular schedule. The 3 main types of of intermittent fasting are: modified fasting or the 5:2 diet– this protocol involves fasting for 2 non-consecutive days of the week, and eating normally for 5 days. alternate-day fasting– fasting days are alt ..read more