Strength training for healthy aging
Strength training should be conducted at least 2-3 times/week, on alternate days so muscles can regenerate and become stronger as a result of repeated sessions.
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Author: Dr Merlin Thomas
The practice of yoga to slow aging
Evidence shows that sustained yoga has a range of beneficial effects on health and wellbeing; lowering blood pressure, stress levels, improving sleep and mood.
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Why is melatonin important as we age?
Melatonin is an antioxidant, one that is capable of reaching deep inside our cells, into the mitochondria, the main source of free radicals inside our cells.
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Limit calories to slow aging
Excess calories are converted into fat. Limiting our energy intake has a range of effects that help slow aging, not least of which is avoiding becoming overweight
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Using meditation to slow aging
A meditative state has effects on both the mind and the body, and has a number of actions in promoting physical and mental health, as well as longevity.
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How do I apply the SLOW principles to diet?
For most of us, a healthy change does not need to be drastic. However, your choices must be sustainable for the long-term, a diet needs to be part of an overall plan.
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What can I do to prevent colon cancer?
Cancer of the colon affects nearly one in 20 adults. Regular screening is the best way to prevent death from colon cancer. Here are options to prevent colon cancer.
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How do we select the best health tests?
Tests can play a useful role in maintaining our health by identifying modifiable risks for disease and enabling us to detect problems early.
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