Author: Pie Mulumba

  • Are Sleeping Pills Increasing Your Risk For Dementia?

    Are Sleeping Pills Increasing Your Risk For Dementia?

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 8.4% of American adults are taking sleeping…

  • Autophagy: Can Clearing Out Cells Reverse Aging and Boost Longevity?

    Autophagy: Can Clearing Out Cells Reverse Aging and Boost Longevity?

    It’s important to remove toxins from your life, whether this includes cleaning up your diet or the occasional alcohol detox. That said, there is a more internal form of detoxification that takes place in the body. Autophagy not only disposes of the body’s damaged cells, but the manner in which it does may be the…

  • Can Calorie Restriction Reverse Aging and Boost Longevity?

    Can Calorie Restriction Reverse Aging and Boost Longevity?

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]  In 1935, Clive McCay, a researcher from Cornell University, published a study in the Journal of Nutrition.…

  • Rilmenidine: Hypertension Drug May Extend Longevity And Slow Down Aging

    Rilmenidine: Hypertension Drug May Extend Longevity And Slow Down Aging

    According to the World Heart Federation, hypertension affects 1.3 billion people worldwide, and it is responsible for 10 million deaths a year. Rilmenidine is a prescription drug used for the treatment of hypertension. Now, a recent study has suggested that it may be effective at managing aging and extending lifespan.  What is rilmenidine? Rilmenidine is…

  • Longevity Drug: Anti-Aging Gene Turned Into Heart-Boosting Treatment

    Longevity Drug: Anti-Aging Gene Turned Into Heart-Boosting Treatment

    Centenarians are individuals who have reached the age of 100 years. Countless studies have been undertaken to better understand just how these individuals are aging so well. As such, a recent study has suggested that a gene found in centenarians may be the key to a longer life, as it contains heart-protective properties.  A Centenarian…

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) May Prevent Alzheimer’s In Women

    Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) May Prevent Alzheimer’s In Women

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest threats to human health, with over 100 million people expected…

  • Longevity Diet: Eat Your Way To A Longer Life With These Five Foods

    Longevity Diet: Eat Your Way To A Longer Life With These Five Foods

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] A common resolution during the new year is the promise to eat better.…

  • Hearing Loss Increases Dementia Risk, But Hearing Aids Can Help

    Hearing Loss Increases Dementia Risk, But Hearing Aids Can Help

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]According to the World Health Organisation, around 55 million people worldwide are living with…

  • Your Body Is Struggling To Absorb Iron and Zinc From Plant-Based Meats

    Your Body Is Struggling To Absorb Iron and Zinc From Plant-Based Meats

    Plant-based meat alternatives are taking over the world, with the industry expected to be valued at USD 24.8 billion by 2030. Plant-based meats offer an alternative to individuals looking to either cut back or completely remove meat from their diets. Additionally, they may also be a more sustainable option for those looking to reduce their…

  • Just 6 Minutes of HIIT Can Protect Aging Brain From Alzheimer’s Disease

    Just 6 Minutes of HIIT Can Protect Aging Brain From Alzheimer’s Disease

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity and at least 75–150…