Category: Nutrition

Stick to an anti-aging diet

by Editor | Oct 8, 2017 | Eating, Nutrition, Slow Aging Diet Theory | 0

It can be difficult for those with active social calendars to stick to an anti-aging diet. Here are some tips to ensure you don’t fall into bad habits.

How body fat affects our skin

by Editor | Aug 29, 2017 | Cellulite and fat reduction, Nutrition, Skin | 0

Carrying too much weight around is a health risk all on its own, but the way body fat affects our skin can be dramatic, and hard to undo.

Folate benefits

by Editor | Jul 19, 2017 | Folate, Nutrients, Nutrition | 0

Folate benefits include preventing heart disease, and improving insulin sensitivity, age-related hearing loss and major depression.

Lycopene health benefits

by Editor | Jul 15, 2017 | Lycopene, Nutrients, Nutrition | 0

Lycopene health benefits are wide ranging, and include reducing the risk of prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and Alzheimer’s.

The good fats: using oils

by Editor | Jul 12, 2017 | Eating, Nutrition, Slow Aging Diet Theory | 0

When we are using oils while cooking, it is important we use the best ones to ensure we’re getting the right fats. Learn more here.

Health effects of tea & coffee

by Dr Merlin Thomas | Jul 10, 2017 | Coffee & Tea, Drinking, Nutrition | 0

Even though we all know water is the best choice of beverage, many of us choose other drinks, and here we look at some of health effects of tea and coffee.

CoQ10 health benefits

by Ann-Mary Amber | Jul 9, 2017 | Coenzyme Q10, Nutrients, Nutrition | 0

CoQ10 health benefits include combating several age-related conditions, such as macular degeneration and dementia, and improving energy levels. Learn more.

Reduce calorie intake to prevent disease

by Dr Merlin Thomas | Jul 8, 2017 | Eating, Nutrition | 0

If you reduce calorie intake you will be better placed to deal with the biggest health challenge you’ll face as you age: fat accumulation.

How to increase melatonin levels

by Dr Merlin Thomas | Jul 7, 2017 | Melatonin, Nutrients, Nutrition | 0

Melatonin has a range of health benefits, and here we explain what it is, why it’s important and how to increase melatonin levels.

Slow digestion to slow aging

by Dr Merlin Thomas | Jul 3, 2017 | Eating, Nutrition | 0

Fast food generally means fast calories and a fast track to excess energy and weight gain, so we have outlined why it’s important to slow digestion.

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Authors

Whilst wielding a couple of dumbbells in a gym class in 2003, Kate experienced an epiphany around the lack of accepted best practice guidelines when it came to staying well and avoiding disease. Kate realized that she had no chance of slowing her own aging process unless she became better educated about her options.

Dr Merlin Thomas is a physician and a scientist. His research laboratory is at the JDRF/ Danielle Alberti Memorial Centre for the study of Diabetes Complications at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne.