Fresh Grounds For Coffee: Study Shows It May Boost Longevity

​​Author: Lindsey TannerGo ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily.In a study of nearly half-a-million British adults, coffee drinkers had a slightly lower risk of death over 10 years than abstainers. The appare...
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Fatty Acids, Antioxidants and Physical Activity in Brain Aging

An review about the relationship of obesity, phisical activity, consumpion of fatty acids and antioxidants with brain aging and developmen of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases).Authors: Hércules Rezende Freitas, Gustavo da Costa Ferreira, Isis Hara Trevenzoli, Karen de Jesus Oliveira, and Ricardo Augusto ...
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Plant Extracts and Natural Compounds Used against UVB-Induced Photoaging

An interesting review about natural biological active compunds that potentially can help your skin stay young longer.​Authors: Maria Cavinato, Birgit Waltenberger, Giorgia Baraldo, Carla V. C. Grade, Hermann Stuppner, Pidder Jansen-DürrAbstractSkin is continuously exposed to a variety of environmental stresses, in...
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Tomatidine Enhances Lifespan and Healthspan in C. elegans

​A team of scientists from the National Institute on Aging published an article about benifitial effects of tomatidine in C. elegans. It was found that this compound from unripe tomatoes exhibits properties of a potential geroprotector and influences the aging process through evolutionary conserved mechanisms.​Authors: Evandro F. Fang, Tyler B...
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Oleuropein, Unexpected Benefits!

It is well known that the Mediterranean diet contributes to the longevity of people. It is possible that the secret of its beneficial effect is at least partly associated with an active substance called oleuropein. Present you a short review about the oleuropein action published in Oncotarget. Authors: Wenyan Sun, Bess Frost, and ...
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