Fasting and Calorie Restriction Delay Signs of Aging

Fasting and calorie restriction can delay the signs of aging,a  researcher finds. This may be old news, but it's worth repating since its the only scientifically proven anti-aging method.'

If you want to age gracefully, consider changing your lifestyle. The food you eat, and whether you smoke and drink may affect the way you look.

A researcher claims that fasting can slow down aging, pointing to a landmark study made in 2017 which revealed that adults age 0.6 years slower if they consume 25 percent less calories per day. This diet is similar to the diet of a grown man who consumes 1,875 calories within a 24-hour period or 1,500 calories for a woman, that is if guidelines are considered. The researcher, Rozalyn Anderson, said that people are often unaware of the “amazing fact” that wrinkles can be prevented. The landmark study was published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, which Anderson edits. Read more

Can Dieting Be Hazardous to Your Health?

We know that maintaining a healthy weight is good for us, but drastic calorie restriction to attain that weight can create a host of serious problems, according to a new study.

Going on a diet could increase your risk of developing potentially deadly conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, a study has revealed.

It found that those who controlled their calorie intake produced higher levels of the harmful stress hormone cortisol.

And it claimed that exposure to the hormone actually made some dieters put on weight, which could explain why so many Britons fail to shed fat despite slashing their food intake. Read more