The previous post was Exercise counteracts stress keeping telomeres longer & slow aging. This described how using the length of telomeres as a marker of aging, a study suggests that exercise can stop the aging effects of stress. Since telomeres are thought to be a good marker of aging, could this information be useful for [...]
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Exercise Counteracts Stress Keeping Telomeres Longer & Slowing Aging
May 28, 2010 – 10:48 am
In the last year or so there has been increased interest in telomeres as markers of cellular aging. Telomeres are the ends of chromosomes. There is mounting evidence that the length of telomeres is related to the stage of aging of cells; the shorter the telomeres, the more aged the cell. Previous posts on the [...]
Eating Flavonoid Rich Foods Help Reduce Harmful Effects Of Bad Meals
April 5, 2010 – 12:47 pm
When you eat a high fat, high carbohydrate meal, the body shows signs of stress. There is an increase in both oxidative stress and inflammatory stress. To find out more out inflammatory stress and atherosclerosis see the post Why is Belly Fat Bad? New research suggests that eating foods that are high in flavonoids, may [...]
Lower Stress With Perfume? Slow Aging With Scent?
November 23, 2009 – 3:44 pm
The last post was about exercise and stress, plus the aging effects of stress. There are other ways to de-stress such as relaxation. Here is the latest entry into dealing with stress. A new scent is soon to be launched, with idea that with the right scent you can lower stress with perfume. It is [...]
Regular Exercise Changes The Brain Making You Less Stressed
November 19, 2009 – 8:48 pm
When discussing how to get cope with stress, one common suggestion is to get some exercise. The main reason is usually give as the release of endorphins. New research suggests that regular exercise changes the brain making you less stressed, as well. Exercise is known to release endorphins into the body. Endorphins bind to opioid [...]
Diets With “Free Days” May Lead To Withdrawal Symptoms And Undermine Dieting
November 11, 2009 – 4:54 pm
One way of dieting is eating low calorie healthy food and then allow a “free day”. The idea is that if you can look forward to having your favorite high fat, high sugar foods, you will stick to your diet. This is the basis of some popular diet plans including Body For Life. New evidence [...]
