by drebanks | Apr 1, 2011 | Blog, Cancer, Exercise, healthy aging, Longevity, Nutrition, Obesity, Preventive Wellness, Youthful Aging
So what does that say about most Americans? An increasingly large segment of the US population is overweight or obese, and nearly as many admit to being couch potatoes. Convincing evidence shows that weight gain and obesity increases the risk of several different...
by drebanks | Oct 17, 2010 | Blog, Cancer, Exercise, healthy aging, Heart Disease, Obesity, Preventive Wellness, Type-2 Diabetes
It may seem obvious that sleep is beneficial. Even without fully grasping what sleep does for us, we know that going without sleep for too long makes us feel terrible, and that getting a good night’s sleep can make us feel ready to take on the world. When we...
by drebanks | Jul 26, 2010 | Blog, Cancer, Exercise, Longevity, Obesity, Preventive Wellness, stress, Youthful Aging
Incredible scientific discoveries that will change the way we look at aging and disease have been unfolding during the early 21st century. The secrets for healthy, youthful aging, while clearly influenced by our behavior, appear to be rooted in mechanisms at the...
by drebanks | Mar 22, 2010 | Blog, Exercise, Heart Disease, Longevity, Preventive Wellness, Youthful Aging
Since the days of Cleopatra and Ponce de León, if not before, people have been seeking the elusive Fountain of Youth. Until recently, such pursuits were the realm of quacks and charlatans. To be sure, there is no shortage of dubious promises and untested remedies to...
by drebanks | Aug 14, 2009 | Cancer, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Obesity, Youthful Aging
Risk Peaks with Early Life Obesity The dangers of obesity have been fairly well-publicized in a number of areas. Most people today are aware that obesity increases the risk of diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, sleep apnea, and more. What you may not realize is that...