Six Surprising But Scientific Ways to Improve Concentration
One of the less comfortable facts of human hardwiring is that the ability to concentrate generally hits a peak in early adulthood and then starts slowly going south. Fortunately, however, the same depressing research that says middle-agers are more easily distracted also indicates we can actually do something about it. Here are six surprising scientifically-backed ways to boost cognition and concentration. [read more]
The one aspect of aging we really can control
It’s no myth that on average, weight goes up and fitness levels go down as we get older. But there’s nothing that says you have to be average – especially as being average in the area of middle age fitness is putting yourself at significantly higher risk of illness and even death. [read more]
Fitness over 50 – the male midlife “cure”?
Is it possible that something as simple as a daily morning jog could offset the effects of aging? Could stopping by the gym a few times a week enhance sexual performance and increase libido? Could hiking, biking, swimming, or just lifting weights in the garage be the “cure” most midlife men are looking for? According [...]
Your Midlife Crisis, and how to live through it: Five reasons why DIY is a BFD (especially if you’re having an MLC)
If leafing through the yellow pages for a plumber or carpenter is as close as you’ve come to DIY for a couple of decades, maybe you’re missing a great opportunity to feel better about yourself and your life. [read more]
Midlife morning-after syndrome: the surprise hangover
If you’re finding that Saturday night cocktails are making for some miserable Sunday mornings, you’re not alone. As we get older our tolerance for alcohol may change – and if you don’t take that into consideration, you could be in for some whopper surprise hangovers. [read more]
Anti-Aging Therapies: Have a Nap
Most over-50s are fairly defensive about naps, which we tend to associate with either the very young or the very old. But in terms of effective anti-aging therapies, napping is hard to beat. There is solid scientific evidence that a brief period of mid-day sleep can provide a whole host of anti-aging benefits, ranging from enhanced cognitive function to decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. [...]
Anti-Aging Therapies: Can Coffee Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
Coffee as an anti-aging therapy? Every coffeehound knows how important that beautiful brew can be. It wakes us up in the morning, it’s the midafternoon pause that refreshes, and it’s the ideal accompaniment to after-dinner everything, from dessert to discussions. We know coffee makes us feel better … but can it actually help our brains [...]
Caloric Restriction for Anti-Aging
Can calorie restriction for anti-aging really make people live longer? The jury is still out, but studies have proven that for many organisms, curtailing the amount of calories consumed can significantly extend life span.
