Chocolate increases heart attack survival rate. Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Cardio- Vascular, Longevity, Nutrition on Mon August 24, 2009. A study led by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm shows that the antioxidants in cocoa are likely to increase survival of acute myocardial infarction, also known as heart attack. By eating cholcolate two or more times per week, heart attack survivors cut their risk of dying from heart disease threefold compared to those who do not eat chocolate.

Life expectancy on the rise. Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Aging, Longevity on Sat August 22, 2009. The National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reports that life expectancy in the U.S. has risen to nearly 78 years. Now at an all-time-high, expected life span has grown nearly one and a half years in the past decade. Decreases in heart disease, cancer, HIV-related deaths, and diabetes contributed to an overall drop in the death rate, which has been on the decline for eight straight years. The U.S. continues to lag behind some 30 other countries in life expectancy, including Japan which leads globally with a life expectancy of 83 years according to the World Health Organization.

Brain exercises may delay memory loss. Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain and Mental Performance on Sat August 22, 2009. Leisure activities that exercise the brain may delay the rapid memory decline that occurs with the development of dementia in late life. Reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, playing board or card games, having group discussions, and playing music might help maintain brain vitality and delay memory loss. In a study supported by the National Institue on Aging, partcipants reported daily participation levels in six activities using a point system over the course of several years. The average level of participation for participants who developed dementia was one activity per day. The onset of rapid memory loss was delayed by 0.18 years for engagement in each additional activity. The results of the study, published in "Neurology", the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, also factored in the education level of participants. According to Charles B. Hall, PhD, "The effect of these activities in late life appears to be independent of education."

Do you think the skin you have right now is the same that you had last month? NO. Your skin cells completely replace themselves every 28 days.

Do you think the bones that you have right now are the same that you had when you were growing up? NO. All of your bone cells are totally renewed every 90 days.

Do you think the cells that make up your lungs now are the same as the ones that you had last year? NO. The lungs replace their cells every 70 days.

Do you think the cells that make up your heart are the same as the ones that you had last month? NO. Every cell of your heart is entirely replaced every 30 days.

IN ONLY ONE YEAR YOUR BODY IS 98 PERCENT RENEWED. That is right- your body recreates itself every year.

And so the human body is a constant miraculous work in progress.

It is NEVER too early or too late to start an Age Management Medicine program- including a nutrient dense, whole food diet and regular exercise.What type of body will you have by the end of this year?

You are constantly building a new body- what you do to your body makes a difference- what you eat and don't eat, whether you exercise or don't exercise, which supportive nutritional supplements you take, what toxins you expose your body to, what thoughts you expose your body to, whether your over 200 hormones are in balance.

Just because you do not yet have symptoms does not mean that you are well.If you already have symptoms of any kind- your body in its infinite wisdom is trying to send you a message.

Your body has the amazing ability to restore, repair and heal itself but it needs your cooperation.This is Age Management Medicine.

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