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If given the chance to live longer, would you take it? We might be one step closer to unlocking the secret of vitality and longevity. In mice, that is. Scientists have found an enzyme that might have antiaging properties in humans as it does in mice. What they have found is a previously unknown “pathway…

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Hormone Imbalance & Seniors

We’ve unpacked a lot of causes, signs, and symptoms of hormone imbalance throughout every phase of life. We thought it appropriate to save the last installment of this series for the generation who is now enjoying their twilight years. As far as imbalances go, there may not be as many, per se, as you age…

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Hormone Imbalance & Children

Having examined hormone imbalances in men, women, and teens, we’re now taking a closer look at hormone imbalance and children. Unsurprisingly, many of the causes are the same in children as they are for adults, so we’re going to focus more on the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in children. Kids come with their…

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Hormone Imbalance & Men

Two weeks ago, we began discussing hormone imbalance. Last week, we discussed hormone imbalance in women. This week, we’re going to give male hormone imbalance a closer examination. As it is with women, men can also experience natural ebbs and flows of hormonal imbalance during their lifetime. It seems as though no one can get…

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Hormone Imbalance & Women

Last week, we barely scratched the surface of the topic of hormone imbalance. This week, we’re going to dive in a little deeper to find out how hormone imbalance can affect women in particular. We already know that hormones are manufactured in the endocrine glands and that they are essentially messengers that make their way…

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Alzheimer’s and Lifestyle

Although there’s a long way to go in researching Alzheimer’s, it’s exciting that we’re finding strong links to behavior being a primary factor. Alzheimer’s used to be this big Boogeyman lurking in the corner that could strike anyone, and it seemed like there were no obvious connections. Some people were just unlucky. We know that…

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Alzheimers and Processed Sugar

Processed sugar is just bad. There’s no way around it. It doesn’t make you healthy. It’s never linked to anything beneficial. Actually, sugar is now being linked to Alzheimer’s. It’s not that big of a shock seeing as how Alzheimer’s has been dubbed “type 3 diabetes” because of the solid evidence that people who have…

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Grandparents Rock!

Good news for grandparents! Actually, good news for grandparents, their kids, and their kids’ kids! According to a study from the Women’s Health Aging Project in Australia, researchers found that postmenopausal women, ages 57 to 68, who spend one day a week caring for their grandchildren may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s and…

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