As you get older, sleep becomes a treasured commodity. Over ¼ of the US population doesn’t get enough sleep. Recently, a study out of the University of Missouri looked to see whether social events, such as volunteering or attending organized group meetings and religious events, had any effects on sleep.
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People living in some areas of the world, such as in Okinawa and Sardinia, tend to live much longer than people in other places. These longevity hotspots are called “blue zones.” Is just moving to one of these places enough to increase your life expectancy, or is there more to the story?
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There are tons of supplements on the market that claim to be anti-aging, but many of these “magic pills” do not have any scientific evidence to back them up.
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We wrote about brain aging recently, noting the importance of certain brain areas in recalling memories. Now, new research presents evidence that exercise may be a key component of maintaining brain size and function—for all areas of the brain.
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We recently wrote about omega-3 supplements, one of the most popular supplements among adults. Contrary to popular belief, these supplements have not been shown to increase cognitive function in adults. Omega-3 supplements don’t improve memory or problem solving, nor do they benefit processing speed and executive function.
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Coffee has received a bad rap over the last decade or so because it can raise blood pressure, give people the jitters and increase heart and breathing rate (among other side effects). Some studies have even shown that coffee can cause an irregular heartbeat, but new evidence suggests that…
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