Every day we’re exposed to toxins that age us, inside and out. The natural aging process is sped up by things like harmful sun rays that damage skin cells; heavy metals and pesticides that linger in the air, water, and soil; and free radicals that are released in our bodies, threatening our bones, tissue, and organs. Since the beginning of time, people have been looking for ... Continue Reading
Why Your Grandparents Never Worried About Weight Gain
Weight gain is a modern-day problem that’s showing no signs of slowing down. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. But our grandparents ate butter on toast and put sugar in their tea and they didn’t get fat—so what’s changed? The WHO says the reason is an energy imbalance. We eat more energy-dense fatty foods and do ... Continue Reading
Why Intermittent Fasting Is Effective for Weight Loss
Ever wondered why intermittent fasting really works? This post from Popsugar Fitness lets the experts explain how intermittent fasting helps weight loss and longevity. Unless you've been hibernating under a rock this past year, chances are that you've heard of the increasingly popular health practice called intermittent fasting. In its simplest form, this fitness trend is a ... Continue Reading
The Science and Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Have you heard about the popular new diet trend called intermittent fasting? It’s been popping up in health blogs, Instagram stories, and Twitter feeds, but intermittent fasting is not a new concept or a passing fad.  In fact, intermittent fasting is not really a diet—it’s a pattern of eating which Larry and I have been doing for almost 2 years now. It goes way back ... Continue Reading
Here’s Why Calorie Restriction Is Linked To A Longer Life
Epigenetics has the answer as to why calorie restriction increases the lifespan. This post from BigThink highlights the 1st study to show evidence of a relationship between methylation drift and lifespan. Scientists have known since the 1930s that calorie restriction helps mammals stay healthy and live longer. But the mechanisms behind this have been a mystery, until now. ... Continue Reading
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