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Curry Ingredient May Help Fight Alzheimer's [ Cache ]
Curcumin, a component of curry and turmeric, seems to help the immune system get rid of amyloid beta -- the protein that builds up to form damaging plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
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Cutting calories slows aging of heart [ Cache ]
Sticking to a low-calorie diet over the long term slows the decline in heart function that normally occurs with aging, according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Low-Calorie Diet Keeps Heart Young [ Cache ]
A very low calorie diet can help the heart age more slowly, according to researchers who released what they call the first-ever human study on the subject.
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Eating fish regularly delays dementia [ Cache ]
Eating fish at least once a week slows the toll aging takes on the brain, while obesity at midlife doubles the risk of dementia, a pair of studies concluded on Monday.
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Antioxidants Don't Protect the Aging Brain [ Cache ]
Investigators found that men who consumed relatively large amounts of beta-carotene, flavonoids and vitamins E and C in middle age appeared no less likely to develop various forms of dementia nearly 30 years later.
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Physical Fitness May Protect Aging Brain [ Cache ]
Being physically fit may be good for the aging brain, researchers report. In a new study of older adults, higher levels of physical fitness were associated with improved mental abilities.
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Vitamin Supplement Use May Reduce Effects Of Alzheimer's Disease [ Cache ]
Antioxidant vitamin supplements, particularly vitamins E and C, may protect the aging brain against damage associated with the pathological changes of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study conducted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and other institutions.
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Activity May Slow Rate of Lung Function Decline [ Cache ]
Physical activity appears to reduce the age-related decline in lung function and cut death rates in men, according to a new report by Finnish and US researchers.
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Exercise, Vitamin E Combo Can Slow Aging [ Cache ]
A study of 59 healthy men and women aged 60 to 75 found those who exercised regularly and took vitamin E supplements became healthier and greatly decreased their levels of a blood marker that signals destruction of certain cells.
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Mind-Building Hobbies Prevent Alzheimer's [ Cache ]
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine adds to mounting evidence that mentally stimulating activities such as reading, playing cards and board games, and doing crossword puzzles may prevent or minimize memory loss from aging.
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White Tea Cream Counters Sun Damage [ Cache ]
The ingredients in white tea boost the immune function of skin cells, helping protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun that cause aging and cancer.
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