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Smoking Ban Has Stupendous Results -- Initial research into the link between the ban on smoking enforced in most US cities and its impact on the nation's health and the economy has been more positive than either law-makers or health professionals originally hoped for. More

Red meat linked with cardio-vascular disease -- Research on the link between the consumption of red meat and increased risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer concluded that substituting red meat with chicken, fish or nuts would cut heart disease and other conditions.More

Life-style changes which can cut the risk of dementia-- The Sacramento (California) Area Latino Study on Aging, which examined the role that B vitamins play in nourishing the brain and preventing a decline in its function, concluded that lower levels of foliate were associated with symptoms of dementia and poor brain function and were linked to depression in women.More

Foods that keep your colon healthy -- Eating spinach as a salad ingredient can help curb colon cancer, because of its magnesium-rich content. More

Life-style changes which can cut the risk of dementia-- Eliminating diabetes and depression are important factors to consider when trying to reduce the risk of dementia with aging. Increasing your intake of fruit and vegetables is also a useful strategy as is learning new skills.More

Reducing salt intake may be bad for you-- Recent trials seem to indicate that reducing salt intake might actually lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks and death, rather than prevent these problems according to a controversial new report from the Health Science Institute. More

Taking an Afternoon Nap May Reduce Your Blood Pressure-- Not only are afternoon naps one of the best ways to fight fatigue and recharge your batteries, but scientists have also discovered that a nap can help lower your blood pressure. More

Avoid Hospital Delirium -- Hospital Delirium is a very disturbing condition which should be avoided if possible. If it occurs carers and family members should look out for signs of demencia in the person afflicted further down the line. A new web site has been developed to give tips on how to avoid this problem and age-well.org will also be including web pages on this issue within the next few days.. More

Do Calcium Supplements Increase Rick of Heart Attack?-- Well-known specialist on women's health issues, Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD, warns that research which seems to warn of a link between calcium supplements and heart attacks in women is basically flawed. She recommends taking calcium citrate (not carbonate) with other nutrients - not only vitamin D but also other minerals such as magnesium, because magnesium can offset any negative effects of calcium. More

Beer May be Good for your Bones -- Recent studies show that most commercial brands of beer are high in silicon which help develop and strengthen boned, thus protecting against osteoporosis. It also plays a role in keeping cartilage flexible, thus protecting joints. Besides beer, silicon is also found in foods, like bananas and brown rice. More

Fish Oil May Prevent Breast Cancer -- A US study of over 35000 postmenopausal women found that high levels of omega-3 fatty acids can greatly reduce the risk of invasive ductal breast cancer. More

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Fish Oil May Prevent Breast Cancer -- A US study of over 35000 postmenopausal women found that high levels of omega-3 fatty acids can greatly reduce the risk of invasive ductal breast cancer. More

Cocoa Flavanols Help Improve Blood Vessel Function -- A study conducted in the US to investigate the role of flavanols in the prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD) and other cardiovascular conditions has had positive results The study was led by Christian Heiss, from University of California/San Francisco.More

Vitamin E Shown to Prevent Alzheimer's -- A Swedish study has confirmed that Vitamin E, especially a combination of different forms of the Vitamin, can help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.More

Anti-Aging Developments - Garlic and Onion Aid Mineral Absorption from Foods -- An Indian Study has recently concluded that garlic and onion could help boost mineral absorption, especially of iron, and could be added to food to improve the health of people from developing countries. MorwMore

Anti-Aging Developments - Tai Chi & Qigong Boost Physical & Psychological Health -- Two Chinese exercise practices, Tai Chi and Qigong, can improve carioplmonary fitness, bone density and strengthen the immune system, according to a recent US study conducted by the Arizona State University. More

Antioxidant Vitamins Promote Healthy Arteries-- A study by Tel Aviv University (Israel) revealed that antioxidants make arteries more elastic, increase increased cardiovascular health and improve blood sugar and cholesterol readings.More

Anti-Aging Developments – Omega 3 fatty acids could prevent deafness--A recent study has found that omega 3 fatty-acids could play a major role in preventing hearing loss.More

Anti-Aging Developments - Exercise may prevent falls in elderly men -- A study led by Kristen J. Mertz, from the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, USA), concluded that low fitness levels and physical inactivity may increase risk for walking-related falls. More

Anti-Aging Developments - Anti-Cancer Potential of Peaches and Plums Revealed---Lab tests have shown that the antioxidants and other compounds in peaches and plums have anti-cancer potential, killing even aggressive cancer cells but leaving healthy cells unharmed..More

Antioxidant Vitamins Promote Healthy Arteries---Recent research results from Rush University Medical Centre in Illinois, USA, have established a connection between vitamin B deficiencies and depression in elderly patients..More

Anti-Aging Developments -Metabolic Benefits of Exercise Revealed---New research shows the underlying biochemical changes which takes place when we exercise and lead to numerous and wide-ranging beneficial effects .More

Happiness May Increase with Age --- Recent research shows that stress and decline as we age, worry reaches a peak at middle age and then declines. More

Nature Makes You Happy--- Studies have shown what most of us know already – spending time surrounded by nature increases feelings of happiness and health. Study subjects consistently felt more energetic when they spent time in natural settings or imagined themselves in such situations. More

Tidy Homes House Happy, Healthy People ---Recent studies show that people benefit from the activity involved in keeping their homes tidy. More

Anti-Aging Developments - Eating Chili Helps Fight the Flab or at least the Fat--- Recent studies show the underlying molecular mechanism by which the chili pepper compound has been observed to decrease calorie intake, shrink fat tissue, and lower fat levels in the blood.More

Anti-aging developments -Oral Hygiene Linked to Heart Disease--- Building on previous research which linked gum disease with heart problems, researchers from University College London (United Kingdom), studied whether toothbrushing behavior is associated with cardiovascular disease and markers of inflammation. More

Anti-aging developments - Caffeine may Keep Alzheimer's at Bay--- A review of epidemiological studies and research in animal models has led scientists to conclude that caffeine could be used to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease. More

Anti-aging developments -Eye Test May Detect Early Alzheimer's in Early Stages --- Researchers in Boston have established a link between Down’s Syndrom patients and patients with Alzheimers which may lead to early detection of the latter disease. More

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Anti-aging developments - Dancing could be the key to better balance as one ages--- New studies confirm that dancing is a great anti-aging tool. A loss of balance and diminished gait are major fall risk factors in older persons; some previous studies suggest that physical activity based on dance may improve balance and gait, As many dancers will tell you, besides helping balance, the activity increases coordination, builds strength and improves morale as well as being a whole load of fun. More

Anti-aging developments - Alzheimers Eye Test --An Alzheimers eye test will soon be available to detect this debilitating disease. Researchers in the United Kingdom are developing a new eye-test that can detect Alzheimer’s long before symptoms start showing. It should be available in the high street in approximately three years through a simple eye-test. More

Anti-aging developments - Stem Cell Treatment Offers New Hope --New developments in the use of Stem cells in anti-aging treatments offer hope for people with a range of complaints including osteoarthritis, heart disease and tooth decay. More

Anti-aging development from the USA could be a breakthrough in the fight against Prostate Cancer --- A new blood test developed at Johns Hopkins University (Maryland, USA), known as the Prostate Health Index (PHI) is making it easier to detect patients who might ultimately need treatment for prostate cancer. More

Anti-aging developments - Shingles Vaccine--In the United States, the Zostavax vaccine against shingles has been tested in approximately 20,000 people over 60 and licensed as safe by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Both the CDC and the FDA are monitoring the vaccine’s safety. More

Anti-aging developments - Swine Flu Update --In the US there have been 241 deaths known to have been caused by the Swine flu virus between April 2009 and February 2010. The Center for Disease Contro (CDC) analyzes the situation on a weekly basis and you can read their latest update on the age-well.org website. More

Anti-aging developments - Olive Oil Dampens Genes Responsible for Inflammation --Spanish researchers have made a dramatic breakthough in understanding why the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet protects people from a range of illnesses including heart attacks and strokes. More

Follic Acid Could Help Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer's ---According to a recent Swedish study, follic acid could help people with dementia by helping to increases blood flow to the braind due to properties which prevent clotting of arteries and the formation of blood clots. More

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