Hardening of Arteries Linked to Plaques in Brain
Even for elderly people with no signs of dementia, those with hardening of the arteries are more likely to also have the beta-amyloid plaques...
Extending “Healthspan” by Controlling Age-Related Inflammation
Inflammation is the common denominator of many chronic age-related diseases such as arthritis, gout, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. But according to a Yale School of...
Osteoporosis a Major Threat to Women’s Independence
According to a new report published by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), women may expect to live longer but their quality of life will...
Anti-Aging and Anti-Viral Effects of “Herbal Youth” Compound
By Jim English
In a study published in the Nov. 2008 Journal of Immunology, researchers shed light on the anti-viral and anti-aging benefits of Astragalus, a primary active...
Health Benefits of Reversing Age-Related Thickening of Blood
By John Steinke, L.Ac.
Increased thickening of blood – or elevated blood viscosity – is a common age-related condition that contributes to a number of...
Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Nutrition and Aging
By Ward Dean, MD
Every cell in the human body is packed with tiny organelles called mitochondria (Fig. 1). Mitochondria are often referred to as...
Research Supports Anti-Aging Benefits of “Elite Class” of Tonic Herbs
By Jim English
Tonic Herbalism is the practice of combining traditional ‘tonic herbs’ to achieve a synergistic effect that far greater than what can be obtained...
Rejuvenating, Anti-Aging Benefits of Vital Cell Herbal Formula
Clinical Trial of Age-Related Health Problems in 150 Adults
by Jim English
Vital Cell® is an advanced herbal formula designed to counter a host of problems...
Researchers Identify Gene Implicated in Statin Muscle Pains, Discomfort
Researchers have used a novel approach to identify a genetic variant that may contribute to the muscle pain and weakness experienced by some statin...
Eat Less — Live Longer
Scientists have shown a link between long-living calorie-restricted mice and the types of microbes residing in the guts of those mice (image above). The...
UCLA Study Points to Iron as Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease has proven to be a difficult enemy to defeat. After all, aging is the No. 1 risk factor for the disorder, and...
Heart Stem Cells Offer New Treatment for Heart Failure
Researchers at King's College London have for the first time highlighted the natural regenerative capacity of a group of stem cells that reside in...