by Dr Stuart | Jan 7, 2019 | Healthy ageing - science
Scientists have found that type 2 diabetes can be reversed by a simple change in diet. Our mantra at Vivheart is healthy ageing through exercise and a healthy diet. Obesity is not an option for healthy ageing as obesity is the biggest risk factor for developing type 2...
by Dr Stuart | Dec 7, 2018 | Healthy ageing - science, The naked truth
Fish oils containing omega-3 are promoted as healthy foods that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. So, it follows that omega-3 supplements should have the same beneficial effect. It is odd then, that a large review of studies has not found any...
by Dr Stuart | Dec 7, 2018 | Healthy ageing - science
Don’t peel those apples! Apple peel contains quercetin and scientists have found that quercetin, in combination with dasatinib, a leukaemia drug, lengthens the lives of old mice by one third. In human terms, that would be an extra 40 years. And the scientists know...
by Dr Stuart | Nov 13, 2018 | Healthy ageing - exercise
Osteoporosis (low bone density) is an epidemic in older people that leads to weak bones and a high risk of bone breakage after a fall. It is estimated that over 200 million people worldwide suffer from this disease. Approximately 1 out of 3 of all postmenopausal women...
by Dr Stuart | Nov 5, 2018 | Healthy ageing - exercise, Healthy ageing - science, The naked truth
Raising the levels of carnosine in people over the age of 70 has been found to increase cycling endurance by nearly 20%. Carnosine is present in large amounts in the body, especially in the muscle and brain. Carnosine can prevent and can even reverse damage caused by...
