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Superagers are exceptional social

Superagers are unusual social

    Meet Sarah, 84, whose sharp mind astonished her doctors. She performed just as well on memory tests as she had at 67. While friends wrestled with remembering where they left their keys, Sarah could vividly recall entire conversations from weeks earlier. Her secret? It wasn’t crossword puzzles, supplements or strict diets. Sarah never skipped her… Læs mere "Superagers are unusual social

    The health and brain benefits of sauna

    The Health and Brain Benefits of Sauna

      In the summer of 1995, Dr. Jari Laukkanen began what would become one of the most surprising longevity studies in medical history. He gathered 2,315 middle-aged Finnish men from the town of Kuopio for what seemed like a straightforward health survey. The men filled out questionnaires about their lifestyle habits, underwent medical exams, and provided… Læs mere "The Health and Brain Benefits of Sauna

      Stand on one leg Balance exercises for longevity

      Stand on one leg for longevity

        Your hair grays. Your joints stiffen. You need reading glasses. You move a little slower. These changes accumulate over years, giving you time to adjust and adapt. Nothing dramatic, nothing sudden, just the gentle decline everyone talks about. At 55, I figured I had plenty of time before any real physical limitations kicked in. My… Læs mere "Stand on one leg for longevity

        The best diet for healthy aging and longevity

        The single best diet for healthy aging

          A 30-year Harvard study has finally settled the question about which diet is best for healthy aging. The researchers tracked over 100,000 people to find which eating pattern actually delivers a healthy old age. They didn’t just measure who survived longest, but also measured who reached 70 without chronic disease and with clear minds and… Læs mere "The single best diet for healthy aging

          The one-foot blinded balance test

          The one-foot balance test

            I was in my bathroom last Tuesday just standing on my left foot with my eyes shut counting out loud. One… Two… Three… Whoops! I leaned against the sink surprised at how fast I’d almost toppled over. At 45 I thought I was in decent shape. I run three times a week and hit the… Læs mere "The one-foot balance test