Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Results of two prospective cohort studies and a meta-analysis of 26 cohort studies provide evidence of an inverse association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mortality. Inadequate consumption of fruit and vegetables is a high...
A Global Perspective of Intergenerational Sharing and Mortality
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Data from 34 countries on six continents suggest that we live longer in societies that provide more support and care for one another. Intergenerational sharing of resources is an integral part of our society and occurs publicly and within...
Optimism and Longevity: Is there a Link?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that optimism may be an important psycho-social resource for extending life span in older adults. Optimism refers to a psychological attribute carrying the general expectation that good things will happen, or the belief...
Whole Grains Shown to Improve Life Span
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A meta-analysis of 14 studies (786,076 participants), found an inverse association between grain consumption and the following 3 categories: mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Governments from around the...
Aging Successfully
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those with the highest intake of high glycemic index foods had a 65% risk of dying while those on diets of high fiber breads and cereals or high fiber fruits had a 64% and 81% increased likelihood of aging successfully. Successful aging...
Study Links Low Selenium Levels to Mortality in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 668 elderly subjects shows that those with the lowest selenium levels had a 43% increased risk of death from all causes and a 56% increased risk of death from heart disease and stroke. Selenium is a trace element found...
Review Confirms Fiber’s Benefits in Reducing Risk of Death from all Causes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review that included 17 researches with 982, 411 total subjects, those with the highest fiber intakes had an 18% lower risk of death than those with the lower fiber intake. Dietary fiber’s role in optimizing health is found...
Study Finds Physical Activity Crucial to Healthy Aging
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Moderate physical activity amongst a large group of men and women between the ages of 54 and 72 improved healthy aging three times as much as those who did not exercise over an 8 year period. The latest data from the Center for...
Plant Antioxidants Linked to Longer Lifespan
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 12 year study on 807 participants over age 65, showed a 30% greater risk of death in those with the lowest blood levels of polyphenols, compared to the highest levels. Polyphenols can be obtained from fruits, vegetables, legumes,...
Study Links Fruit and Vegetable Consumption to Significantly Longer Life
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article discusses the benefits of consuming more than (5) fruits and vegetables per day, which was linked to a 47% lower mortality rate compared to those who did not consume fruits and vegetables. When it comes to strategies to...