diet
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How Living Near The Starvation Point Can Extend Lifespan
Depriving ourselves of food to the point of near-starvation doesn’t sound very appealing, but it could prolong our lives and prevent the onset of age-related diseases. A combined analysis of two long-running studies shows that caloric restriction does indeed work in monkeys, hinting at its potential to work in humans. More research is needed before…
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Eating A Handful Of Nuts Each Day Could Help You Live Longer
A sweeping analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20g of nuts each day are less likely to develop potentially fatal conditions such as cancer and heart disease.
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Australia’s Severe Obesity Problem Is Getting Worse
It’s very easy to become overweight or obese in Australia. Current figures show more of us are than not, with around two thirds of adults having a body mass index greater than 25. And the situation is set to become significantly worse.
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Ancient Stone Tools Hint At The Real Paleo Diet
Archaeologists have discovered a treasure trove of ancient stone tools at a dig near Azraq, Jordan, some of which still contain traces of animal residue. A number of food items on this bona fide paleolithic menu will be familiar to the modern eater, while others, well, not so much.