Category Archives: Longevity Medicine

Is Stress Increasing Our Risk for Depression, Fatigue, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease?

Respected stress expert James L. Wilson DC, ND, PhD is invited by the Australasian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine to present medical lecture to Australian physicians with new solutions for stress-related depression, adrenal fatigue, and metabolic syndrome (PRWEB) March 24, 2012 Depression, adrenal fatigue and metabolic syndrome can arise as stress maladaptations and are intimately related, yet are often slow to be recognized, if at all, by conventional medicine. U.S. Continue reading

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Families can enroll now in UB's free weight loss program for children and parents, one of the nation's most successful

News Release “Because we simultaneously treat obese parents and children with the same program, the benefits extend to the rest of the family, too,” says UB’s Epstein. Download JPEG Release Date: March 14, 2012 BUFFALO, N.Y. Obesity in childhood can create serious compromises to physical and mental health and longevity, but parents who want to encourage healthier eating face significant challenges Continue reading

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Auburndale centenarian donates DNA to study

For Erna Rosenberg, it’s a mystery what’s led to her long life. Now a group of scientists are hoping that Rosenberg’s DNA, along with that of other centenerians, holds clues to solving that mystery Continue reading

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Large families the key to longevity

DUBBO women born before 1930 who bore a brood of children survived longer than their peers who never were mothers or had only one child. The director of the Dubbo Study of the Elderly, Leon Simons, revealed the gem of information at a conference in the city yesterday, ahead of its publication in medical journals. Mothers of six or more children had the lowest rating on an all-important measure, when data collected from 2805 Dubbo senior citizens in a 20-year study from 1988 was dredged recently. Continue reading

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Pfizer Pledges to Strengthen Lifelong Health Strategies for Asia-Pacific Region During First World Congress on Healthy …

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– As an official partner of the First World Congress on Healthy Ageing, Pfizer reaffirms the companys commitment to promote healthy and active ageing at all stages of life as a basis for enhanced productivity in the Asia Pacific. Pfizer will lead a luncheon symposium today focused on the relationship between health and economic sustainability and the resulting challenges and opportunities of shifting demographics across the region. Continue reading

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Biostem U.S., Corporation Continues Building Its Scientific and Medical Board of Advisors With Appointment of Leading …

CLEARWATER, FL–(Marketwire -03/19/12)- Biostem U.S., Corporation (OTCQB: BOSM.PK – News) (Pinksheets: BOSM.PK – News) (Biostem, the Company), a fully reporting public company in the stem cell regenerative medicine sciences sector, announced today the addition of Perinatologist Sanford M. Lederman, MD to its Scientific and Medical Board of Advisors (SAMBA). Continue reading

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Popping pills at 10 years old

17 March 2012 Last updated at 22:20 ET By Philippa Roxby Health reporter, BBC News Life expectancy has changed dramatically in a century. Continue reading

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Eating healthy key for latest centenarian

by BY DANIELLE STANTON stanton@monroenews.com , last modified March 16. 2012 12:07PM Evening News photo by BRYAN BOSCH Josephine Hetu is turning 100 today. Spread The News Josephine Hetu is celebrating her 100-year birthday today Continue reading

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6 Surprising Behaviors That Age You

When you think of factors that prematurely age you, your mind probably turns to smoking, overeating, or excessive stress. And if you’ve been following the news, you might add tanning to the list (it makes you more susceptible to skin cancer–and we won’t even get started on the wrinkles and sun spots.) But what you might not know is that your exercise patterns, listening habits, and even your cooking style can negatively affect your life Continue reading

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Surprise gift for 113-years-young Alberta woman

Cora Hansen of Medicine Hat is unlike anyone else in Canada. Continue reading

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Maria Rodale: Clear the Clutter: Organization Boosts Health and Vitality

by guest blogger Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, integrative medicine pioneer, researcher, clinical practitioner, author, and lecturer As a holistic medical doctor and licensed acupuncturist, I draw heavily on the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for guidance and inspiration across numerous aspects of life. TCM provides us with a comprehensive lens through which we can view the intricate relationships between our health and our environments, among other energetic connections. This ancient approach to life offers practical everyday guidelines to promote optimal health. Continue reading

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Biostem U.S., Corporation Appoints Heart Surgeon, Thomas W. Prendergast, M.D. to Its Scientific and Medical Board of …

CLEARWATER, FL–(Marketwire -03/12/12)- Biostem U.S., Corporation (OTCQB: BOSM.PK – News) (Pinksheets: BOSM.PK – News) (Biostem, the Company), a fully reporting public company in the stem cell regenerative medicine sciences sector, announced today the addition of cardiothoracic surgeon Thomas W. Prendergast, M.D. to its Scientific and Medical Board of Advisors (SAMBA). Continue reading

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A New Study Addressing the Benefits of Using the SELPHYL® System with Fat Transfer Published in the American Journal …

WAYNE,N.J., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Aesthetic Factors, LLC, an emerging company focused on autologous, point-of-care systems in regenerative medicine, is pleased to announce that a study examining the efficacy of the SELPHYL System used with fat grafting procedures has been published in Volume 29 Issue 1 of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-new-study-addressing-the-benefits-of-using-the-selphyl-system-with-fat-transfer-published-in-the-american-journal-of-cosmetic-surgery-142117143.html SELPHYL is an ultrapure Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM) preparation. Using a small amount of the patient’s own blood, the system isolates and prepares PRFM for injection back into the patient Continue reading

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Red Meat a Ticket to Early Grave, Harvard Says

Just in time to spoil the promise of warm-weather picnics, Harvard scientists have found that daily consumption of red meat particularly the kind you might like to grill may significantly increase your risk of premature death. While this much has long been suspected, perhaps even by you, the Harvard-led study is the first nuanced analysis to calculate the risk that a serving of red meat can have on your longevity compared with other protein sources Continue reading

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Holistic ageing for the times

A four-day congress on healthy ageing in Kuala Lumpur next week will see a broad interdisciplinary discussion on ageing. ORGANISED by the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS) and co-sponsored by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the 1st World Congress on Healthy Ageing 2012 (WCHA 2012) will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from March 19-22 Continue reading

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Natural Medicine Specialists, San Francisco Preventive Medical Group, Announces Dr. Mehmet Oz as Featured Speaker

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 10, 2012 Holistic medicine experts, San Francisco Preventive Medical Group, is announcing that its medical practitioners, Dr. Continue reading

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World's Oldest People

In the Broadway musical Fame, Carmen sings about wanting to live forever. Unfortunately, that’s not possible: According to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the average life expectancy of the world’s population is 67.59 years; it’s approximately 78 in the United States Continue reading

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Does moderate wine consumption improve lung function?

Public release date: 8-Mar-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: R. Curtis Ellison ellison@bu.edu 617-638-8080 Boston University Medical Center A research team from the Netherlands assessed the impact of wine and resveratrol (a natural polyphenol found in high quantities in red wine) on lung function Continue reading

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MDPrevent Launches First Weight Loss Program for Seniors, Paid for by Medicare, to Rave Reviews

With an investment of millions of dollars, MDPrevent, led by Steven Charlap, MD, MBA, custom develops and launches an innovative approach to lifestyle modification and weight loss. Continue reading

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Picking the best surgeon for you

By Dr. Continue reading

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