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Five Diet and Exercise Myths that Need to Die

Here’s the myths: 1) Long Cardio Workouts are the Key to Weight Loss; 2) Diet and Exercise are Equal When it Comes to Losing Weight; 3) It Doesn’t Matter What Time of Day You Exercise; 4) Diet Foods Will Help You Lose Weight; 5) You’re Destined to Gain Weight as You Get Older. These are myths that need to die!

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Four Ways to Build a Better Brain

Who would have thought that the most assured way to build a better brain is to build a better body? Well, not precisely – but the science shows that some simple, consistent exercise does more to improve the brain than crossword puzzles and blueberries.

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Sunscreen Lotions that Work – Know Your Sunscreen

New FDA Guidelines are forthcoming that will help consumers spot sunscreen effectiveness. Right now, labels are misguided, leaving you to choice lotions that may be ineffective. With skin cancer on the rise, it pays to know who to protect yourself.

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Eating for a Long Life: WebMD’s 13 Tips

This cogent presentation of 13 slides (one a commercial that bears review for what not to consume), brings together in one place a summary of various posts that echo what I’ve written about on this blog — How eating the right food can be the best prescription for living a long and strong life.

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Eat Fiber, Live Longer, Healthier too! Watch

Dr. Hyman, a recent government study, and health practitioners everywhere extol the virtues of fiber. Reducing the incidence of cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol and blood sugar are a few of the benefits. Learn how to eat more of it.

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Aubrey de Grey: “We Can Stop Aging” — Watch

Aubrey de Grey says that the first human beings who will live to 1,000 years old have already been born. His plan calls for identifying all the components that cause human tissue to age, and designing remedies for each of them — forestalling disease and eventually pushing back death. Watch.

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Sunday Summary: Lifespan, Superfoods and Happiness

Happiness

This post summarizes some insightful articles about longevity, superfoods and the psychology of happiness. Superfoods are nutrient-dense and are based on whole foods with minimum processing. Longevity can often be improved by adopting the right behaviors and scuttling the bad ones.

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