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Slow aging approach to sleep
A number of simple things can be done to improve our sleep patterns. Sleep is a major part of of our lives and must be nurtured as we get older
Essential nutrient reference table
Multivitamins and other nutrients are best used as an adjunct to a good diet. Multivitamins are an easy source of vitamins and minerals required for health.
Essential minerals for healthy aging
A number of minerals (or trace elements) are essential requirements for well-being. Only very small quantities of minerals are needed (generally less than 100ug/day), but any deficiency can have a profound effect on health. Selenium Selenium is a natural component of many of the body’s enzymes, including the antioxidant defense enzymes. High levels of selenium
What is slow aging about?
Slow aging seeks to redefine aging as a positive growth experience, rather than one inexorably linked with decrepitude, degeneration and decline
Slow aging and our genetic programming
It is often suggested that longevity is ‘all in your genes’. Many people feel reassured if they have a relative who has lived to be a hundred years old.
What is the nutritional impact of resistant starch?
Unlike typical fiber, Resistant starch (RS) doesn’t get digested and ends up in the large intestine with huge health benefits. It’s a bit like a “prebiotic”
The aging body and osteoarthritis
A decrease of synovial fluid lubrication or the wearing down of the protective cartilage cover leads to pain and stiffness, known as osteoarthritis
Which is best, food or supplements for antioxidants?
Because of the strong association between oxidative stress and aging, it makes perfect sense to target free radicals as a means to slow aging.
How to start your strength training program
Resistance training offers a very important way of maintaining, and even improving our muscle mass and strength, which tends to decrease as we age
What are the slow aging diet principles?
Not all foods are created equal. Superfoods are power-packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber and other phytonutrients to for healthy function