Reaction Time Variation May Be a Marker That Predicts Mortality in Old Age Summary: According to a PLOS ONE study, a person’s intraindividual reaction time variability may be an independent predictor of mortality. Source: PLOS. A common indicator of neurobiological disturbance among the elderly may also be associated with mortality, according to a study publishedContinue reading “Reaction Time Variation May Be a Marker That Predicts Mortality in Old Age”
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What are the biggest component of your metabolism?
Your metabolism refers to the millions of chemical processes that keep your body alive and functioning. It is related to weight because it influences the amount of energy your body needs at any given point. Take in more energy than you need, and the excess will be stored as fat. Nonetheless many people are quickContinue reading “What are the biggest component of your metabolism?”
Epigenetic Clock Marks Age of Human Tissues and Cells
By Carol Torgan, Ph.D. The age of many human tissues and cells is reflected in chemical changes to DNA. The finding provides insights for cancer, aging, and stem cell research. We may gauge how we’re aging based on visible changes, such as wrinkles. For years, scientists have been trying to gauge aging based on changesContinue reading “Epigenetic Clock Marks Age of Human Tissues and Cells”
Billions saved if obesity, tobacco and alcohol are controlled
Do not fear about the election, the truth will come out and all young healthy people in the USA will vote for their future. Healthy future generation knows that major deaths in the USA are contributed by the following: obesity, tobacco use and alcohol use. 1965 vs 2008: More people are aware of the effectsContinue reading “Billions saved if obesity, tobacco and alcohol are controlled”
US Obesity epidemic
Increase in Portion Sizes in the United States A study compared current portions of food products in the United States with past portions, concluding that the sizes of current marketplace foods almost universally exceed those offered in the past. The trend toward larger portion sizes in the United States began in the 1970s, and portionContinue reading “US Obesity epidemic”
Raw Eggs and No Husband Since ’38 Kept Her Young at 115 by Elizabeta Povoledo
VERBANIA, Italy — Celebrity came late to Emma Morano. Her routine life, in fact, might have raised barely an eyebrow were it not for the fact that she’s managed to hold on to it for so long. One of the oldest person in Europe At 115 years and nearly three months, Ms. Morano is theContinue reading “Raw Eggs and No Husband Since ’38 Kept Her Young at 115 by Elizabeta Povoledo”
When to start receiving social security benefits?
when to start receiving social security benefits from ssa.gov My 65 yr old client who owns a beauty salon and lost $500k in the stock market is deciding whether to start receiving her social security benefits now or wait for two years. She then decided to wait for two years given her health condition andContinue reading “When to start receiving social security benefits?”
The age you retire
The age you collect Social Security While you can start Social Security payments as early as age 62, you won’t get the full amount you have earned until your full retirement age. The full retirement age is 66 for most baby boomers and 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. A worker born inContinue reading “The age you retire”
Why women between ages 40-60 wanted to look young
Women between the ages of 40-60 yr old wanted to look young. It is also during this time that they experience pre and post menopausal years. Menopause years is between 48-52 yrs old , plus or minus 4 yrs depending on the woman’s health and stress levels. During this time, 40-60 yr old women experience loss of loveContinue reading “Why women between ages 40-60 wanted to look young”