If you remember anything from cell biology, you might know that mitochondria are energy-producing structures inside cells, but there’s evidence that they also play a role in aging and the risk of developing age-related diseases such as type 2-diabetes. Here’s the good news. Exercise helps keep mitochondria healthy and more resistant to damage. Find out more.
Aging is something most people worry about to some degree. Most people think they’re old when they reach a certain chronological age, but a new study shows why the age on your birth certificate doesn’t always mean what you think it does. What counts is your biological age. Find out why.
Hormone levels change with age, leading to a type of aging sometimes known as “metabolic aging.” This article looks at how different hormones are impacted by the passage of time and what can be done to offset these changes to some degree.
Aging happens whether you like it or not, but have you ever wondered WHY we age and what we can do to slow down the process? This article discusses current aging theories of why we age and what you can do from a lifestyle standpoint to slow it down.
Strong muscles, healthy heart – healthy brain? According to a new study, being fit during mid-life is linked to a bigger brain once you hit 60. You already know exercise is good for your heart, but is it also the key to brain health?
Sure, high-intensity interval training boosts fat loss and improves cardiovascular health, but it may help you age more slowly as well. Read on and find out more about the anti-aging benefits of short, but intense, workouts.
Is your diet slowing down the aging process or causing you to age faster? What you eat matters when it comes to cellular health and aging. This article discusses four dietary habits that can age you prematurely and how to avoid them.
Mitochondria play are powerful energy producers inside cells. These tiny organelles are easily damaged by exposure to free radicals. This damage may play a role in aging. Until more is known, the best way to keep your mitochondria healthy is to do regular physical exercise, aerobic and a combination of aerobic and resistance training. Top it off with a healthy, antioxidant-rich diet that’s free of processed foods. Can’t go wrong with that!
How effective is exercise at slowing down aging? According to a recent study, many of the problems people experience as they age are related to lack of physical activity and aren’t inevitable. Find out what researchers discovered about aging after studying elite senior athletes.
Muscle loss becomes a serious problem as we age. A driving force behind loss of muscle tissue is anabolic resistance. Find out what anabolic resistance is, how it can impact your health later in life and what you can do about it.
Most people would love to find a way to slow down the aging process. As research shows, you may not have to look very far. Exercise offers a number of anti-aging benefits and may even protect your cells against aging. Find out more.
Be fit now and enjoy a healthier brain later? That’s what a new study implies. Find out why how exercise changes your brain, improves brain health and reduces your risk for dementia later in life.
