Category: Lifestyle Interventions
Wide-Ranging Benefits for Plant-Based Diets
May 21, 2024
A vast new study connects plant-based diets with various health benefits, including in cardiovascular diseases and cancer [1]. What exactly is healthy eating? Diet is one of the most powerful
High Protein Consumption May Drive Atherosclerosis
March 8, 2024
A new study suggests that increased protein intake, specifically of the amino acid leucine, can exacerbate atherosclerosis by inhibiting autophagy in macrophages [1]. Protein: friend or foe? The protein we
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Numerous Health Risks
March 1, 2024
A new massive umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses reinforces the idea that ultra-processed food is bad for most aspects of human health [1]. Is it even food? Many words have
Fasting-Mimicking Diet Might Extend Lifespan in Humans
February 23, 2024
A new study into Valter Longo’s fasting-mimicking diet shows metabolic and immune benefits that, according to a simulation, might translate into years of additional lifespan [1]. Fasting in disguise Caloric
Educational Attainment Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
February 21, 2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Lancet suggests that more years of education is linked to reduced all-cause mortality in adults [1]. Benefits of education Educational attainment is
How Individual Lifestyle Factors Affect Lifespan
February 20, 2024
A new study has reported that adopting more healthy lifestyle habits continuously lowers mortality risk, resulting in many years of added life expectancy [1]. The magnificent eight Lead a healthy
What Time-Restricted Eating Does and Doesn’t Affect
February 5, 2024
In Cell Reports Medicine, researchers have published a study demonstrating that, while it has no impact on many aspects of intestinal function, time-restricted eating (TRE) reduces markers of blood glucose.
Plant Protein Is Associated with Lifelong Health
January 23, 2024
A new large cohort study suggests that protein might be healthier than some other nutrients and that plant protein is especially beneficial for lifelong health [1]. How much and from
Earlier Meals Associated with Less Vascular Disease
December 18, 2023
According to a new populational study, timing meals to natural circadian rhythms and maintaining a long nightly fast is positively associated with cardiovascular health, especially in women [1]. The natural
Twin Study: Healthy Vegan Diet Beats Healthy Omnivorous Diet
December 8, 2023
In a randomized controlled trial, eight weeks of healthy vegan eating, but not of healthy omnivorous eating, led to weight loss and significant improvements in LDL cholesterol and insulin levels
Healthy Diet Linked to Massive Gains in Life Expectancy
December 1, 2023
A new study has found that switching to longevity-associated dietary patterns was associated with up to a 10-year gain in life expectancy for 40-year-olds and up to a 3.4-year gain
Plant-Based Alternatives Are Associated With Less Disease
November 17, 2023
A new meta-analysis has found that in many cases, switching from an animal product to a plant-based alternative is associated with less cardiovascular, diabetes, and all-cause mortality risk [1]. Supplant
Promoting Health and Longevity Through Diet
November 15, 2023
A review published in the Journal of Internal Medicine summarized current knowledge on the impact of dietary factors on chronic diseases and longevity [1]. Restrict calories, live healthier and longer
Mediterranean, Keto, and Plant-Based Diets Vs. Cancer
November 10, 2023
A new review summarizes what we know about the Mediterranean, keto, and plant-based diets and their effects on cancer risk and progression [1]. Diet matters Since the War on Cancer
Olive Oil Fights Cognitive Decline in Clinical Trials
November 8, 2023
In a recent review published in Frontiers in Nutrition, the researchers reviewed studies linking olive oil consumption to cognitive performance [1]. Dietary interventions to improve cognition As life expectancy rises,
Wide-Ranging Benefits for Plant-Based Diets
May 21, 2024
A vast new study connects plant-based diets with various health benefits, including in cardiovascular diseases and cancer [1]. What exactly is healthy eating? Diet is one of the most powerful anti-aging interventions available today, but nutrition is also an extremely hard topic to analyze. Food we
High Protein Consumption May Drive Atherosclerosis
March 8, 2024
A new study suggests that increased protein intake, specifically of the amino acid leucine, can exacerbate atherosclerosis by inhibiting autophagy in macrophages [1]. Protein: friend or foe? The protein we get from food is indispensable, as it allows us to produce our own proteins, but the
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Numerous Health Risks
March 1, 2024
A new massive umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses reinforces the idea that ultra-processed food is bad for most aspects of human health [1]. Is it even food? Many words have been uttered about the dangers of ultra-processed food, so can another study add anything new? The
Fasting-Mimicking Diet Might Extend Lifespan in Humans
February 23, 2024
A new study into Valter Longo’s fasting-mimicking diet shows metabolic and immune benefits that, according to a simulation, might translate into years of additional lifespan [1]. Fasting in disguise Caloric restriction is among the most powerful life-extending interventions in mice [2]. However, there is a lack
Educational Attainment Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
February 21, 2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Lancet suggests that more years of education is linked to reduced all-cause mortality in adults [1]. Benefits of education Educational attainment is associated with better health and improvements in some measurements of mortality. One example is parental education.
How Individual Lifestyle Factors Affect Lifespan
February 20, 2024
A new study has reported that adopting more healthy lifestyle habits continuously lowers mortality risk, resulting in many years of added life expectancy [1]. The magnificent eight Lead a healthy lifestyle, and you will live longer. This sounds trivial, but it is important for geroscience to
What Time-Restricted Eating Does and Doesn’t Affect
February 5, 2024
In Cell Reports Medicine, researchers have published a study demonstrating that, while it has no impact on many aspects of intestinal function, time-restricted eating (TRE) reduces markers of blood glucose. A matter of when rather than what People who conduct TRE, choosing to consume food only
Plant Protein Is Associated with Lifelong Health
January 23, 2024
A new large cohort study suggests that protein might be healthier than some other nutrients and that plant protein is especially beneficial for lifelong health [1]. How much and from what source? The ideal amount of dietary protein has always been a subject of significant scientific
Earlier Meals Associated with Less Vascular Disease
December 18, 2023
According to a new populational study, timing meals to natural circadian rhythms and maintaining a long nightly fast is positively associated with cardiovascular health, especially in women [1]. The natural rhythms Diet is one of the most powerful modulators of health and longevity. The amount, type,
Twin Study: Healthy Vegan Diet Beats Healthy Omnivorous Diet
December 8, 2023
In a randomized controlled trial, eight weeks of healthy vegan eating, but not of healthy omnivorous eating, led to weight loss and significant improvements in LDL cholesterol and insulin levels in a middle-aged twin study [1]. A tale of two diets Most of our knowledge about
Healthy Diet Linked to Massive Gains in Life Expectancy
December 1, 2023
A new study has found that switching to longevity-associated dietary patterns was associated with up to a 10-year gain in life expectancy for 40-year-olds and up to a 3.4-year gain for 70-year-olds [1]. Eat your way to longevity Since the early twentieth century, average human life
Plant-Based Alternatives Are Associated With Less Disease
November 17, 2023
A new meta-analysis has found that in many cases, switching from an animal product to a plant-based alternative is associated with less cardiovascular, diabetes, and all-cause mortality risk [1]. Supplant with plant? Whether a completely or mostly plant-based diet is good for you has been the
Promoting Health and Longevity Through Diet
November 15, 2023
A review published in the Journal of Internal Medicine summarized current knowledge on the impact of dietary factors on chronic diseases and longevity [1]. Restrict calories, live healthier and longer The choice of what someone eats obviously has a profound impact on that person’s health, but
Mediterranean, Keto, and Plant-Based Diets Vs. Cancer
November 10, 2023
A new review summarizes what we know about the Mediterranean, keto, and plant-based diets and their effects on cancer risk and progression [1]. Diet matters Since the War on Cancer began in the early 1970s, science has made giant strides in understanding and treating cancer. However,
Olive Oil Fights Cognitive Decline in Clinical Trials
November 8, 2023
In a recent review published in Frontiers in Nutrition, the researchers reviewed studies linking olive oil consumption to cognitive performance [1]. Dietary interventions to improve cognition As life expectancy rises, there is an increasing number of elderly people, many of whom struggle with cognitive decline. However,