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Research being conducted by Arthur Kramer at the University of Illinois have concluded that regular aerobic exrecise improves mental function and prevents cognitive decline.  He and his colleagues divided people who were 60 to 80 years old into two groups.  The first group did aerobic exercise - mostly brisk walking - for 45 minutes a day, three days a week.  The second group just did stretching and toning exercisees.  After 6 months they found a significant increase in the volume of brain cells in the prefrontal, temporal and parietal regions of the brain and hippocampus in the aerobic exercise group compared to the other group.  That’s just one more reason to include exercise in your holistic wellness program, along with diet and supplementation.  For a reliable source of supplementation products click here.

Why doesn’t the press pick up on the studies that paint a more positive picture for dietary supplements?  Three studies published in the Feb. 23, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine presents some positive results.  First, National Institutes of Health researchers following nearly half a million older adults found that increasing calcium consumption in women was associated with a lower risk of developing cancer.

Also, NIH researchers examined blood vitamin D levels in the US population to see if there was any relationship to frequency of colds.  Sure enough, the higher the blood level of viatimin D, the lower the frequency of reported upper respiratory tract infections.

The third study is an important clinical trial on the use of B vitamins for the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).  In this study, 5442 women, 40 years of age and older, who had some eveident of heart disease, were randomly assigned to tak a dietary supplement of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, or a placebo.  After an average of 7.3 years of taking the diatary supplements, those taking the supplemental B vitamins had a 34% lower risk of developing AMD than those taking the placedbo.

In the October 2008 issue of Diabetes Forcast, pg. 34, a study funded by the National Institues of Health’s National Institute on Aging found that “mice treated with the compound (resveratrol) had stronger bones, fewer cataracts, better balance and motor skills, lower cholesterol, and less inflamation of the heart than mice that did not get the compound.  Resveratrol also mimicked the effects of dietary restriction in slowing age-related gene changes in the liver, fatty tissue, and skeletal muscles.”  To find out about a revolutionary resveratro product click here.

There are some studies indicating that resveratrol, an ingredient in red wine, has positive effect with individuals who have Type 2 diabetes.  You can Google resveratrol and Type 2 diabetes to find out more.  There is also a new product called Vivix on the market that actually increases the impact of resveratrol in the body.  I am very excited!  I have been using this new product for more than 30 days and will report on my experience with it with my own Type 2 diabetes.  If you want to learn more about Vivix go to

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Exploring longevity is truly the ultimate scientific quest, and researchers are spending billions of dollars to unlock the secrets to living longer. In laboratories around the world, researchers are attempting to slow down the aging clock. The biological changes related to aging may start as early as birth or later in life, after we finish growing, leading to an accumulating loss of bodily functions through changes at the cellular level. Emerging research reveals we may be able to influence these biological aging processes in positive ways. This has to do with how efficiently cells repair and replicate themselves, which affects your health, well-being, and the aging process in various ways. However, we don’t live in a perfect world and our bodies face the daily threats of the four key mechanisms of cellular aging:

• Every cell in the body is bombarded daily by up to a million DNA-damaging assaults that can harm the cell’s genetic database, creating a “typo” that may compromise cell function and longevity.
• Genetic regulators contribute to age-related cellular deterioration by controlling the dynamic balance between damage and repair, including whether a cell will live or die.
• Mitochondria in our cells create energy we can’t live without. As mitochondrial efficiency decreases, cell function declines.
• Excess accumulation of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGE) can cause cellular damage that can compromise cell integrity and longevity.

Science has proven that many of the chronic diseases and leading causes of death can be prevented or at least controlled, often through simple lifestyle changes. Adopting the following healthy behaviors will promote better living and a healthy anti-aging lifestyle.

Eat a Balanced Diet low in saturated fats and rich in fruits and vegetables to have a positive impact on health conditions commonly seen in advancing age.

• Maintain a Healthy Weight to reduce the risk for the diseases of aging.
• Engage in Regular Exercise, including endurance and weight-bearing exercises.
• Increase intakes of Vitamin D to reduce the risk for all-cause mortality, Calcium for healthy bones, B Vitamins to support healthy DNA replication, and antioxidant nutrients such as Vitamins C and E to address oxidative stress and cellular aging.
• Consider bioactive natural compounds that may play an active role in supporting a healthy anti-aging lifestyle.
• Resveratrol is a well-studied polyphenol that’s been shown to positively impact multiple mechanisms of cellular aging, including DNA protection and repair, genetic regulators of cellular aging, and mitochondrial biogenesis that supports cellular function and longevity.
• Quit smoking. It’s the most effective approach to reducing death and disease.

Finally, stress reduction, sufficient rest and sleep, and regular oral, vision, and hearing care are also effective tools to support a healthy anti-aging lifestyle.

Todd Hanson

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