A new scientific review suggests that certain vitamins may help prolong your life and maintain good health and wellness into old age. Identified as “longevity nutrients” these vitamins are necessary to repair DNA, maintain cardiovascular health and to prevent cellular damage. The review was conducted by Dr. Bruce Ames, Senior scientist at Children’s Hospital Oakland [. . . more]
Vegan Diet on the Rise Worldwide
Statistics show that more people across the world are choosing to follow a vegan diet. According to Google Trends data, search interest around veganism has increased significantly from 2004 to 2017, with the highest level of interest in Australia, Israel, Canada, New Zealand and Austria. In Canada specifically, B.C., Yukon, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta [. . . more]
New Online Community to Combat Social Isolation for 50+ Adults
A new social club and online community called Amintro was created to make it easier for 50+ adults to find new friends. Already launched across Canada, Amintro is not a dating service but matches like-minded adults with similar adults to combat loneliness and social isolation among older adults. We discovered Amintro, a social app intended [. . . more]
Are You Ready for 3D-Printed Food?
Back in 2016 The Medical Futurist Institute described the future of food as using innovation and technology in food production. As odd as it sounds, 3D-printed food is here and the technology is already being used in geriatric nutrition. Food technology has grown alongside the explosion of technological growth in most every other industry. [. . . more]
Light Exercise Improves Memory
Anyone over 50 usually notices their memory isn’t what it used to be. However, research has recently found that just 10 minutes of light exercise can help improve memory. Memory loss is not uncommon for older adults and its one of the first symptoms of aging noticed. We enter a room and realize we forgot [. . . more]
Black Tea Contributes to Weight Loss
Natural health enthusiasts for years have hailed the benefits of drinking an assortment of teas for weight loss but now scientific research not only supports that claim, it explains exactly how that can happen. A study [1] published in the European Journal of Nutrition has discovered that both black and green tea influenced the ratio [. . . more]
Legal Recreational Cannabis. Now What?
With Canada’s legalisation of cannabis just around the corner many are still left wondering how the country will implement the sales of recreational pot. As of October 17th, residents across Canada will be able to publicly purchase and use marijuana for recreation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left[1] the decision to each province and territory in [. . . more]
Avocado Soy Unsaponifiables (ASU) for Joint Pain
Avocado Soy Unsaponifiables (ASU) are natural vegetable extracts made from avocado and soybean oils. They contain anti-inflammatory substances known as phytosterols. Phytosterols (plant sterols) from ASU preparations are thought to be the primary sources of protective activity for cartilage-producing cells. ASU reduces damage to cartilage by increasing the synthesis of collagen and proteoglycan (aggrecan), and [. . . more]
Laser Tattoo Removal
Tattoos are no longer the taboo, rebel-marking symbols of the past, but have become more and more common across the population. While each person’s reason for getting a tattoo varies between personal, cultural, and other influences, a lot more people have, and are getting more tattoos. With more tattoos comes more tattoo regret, and the [. . . more]
Remedies for Cold Sores
It’s the day before your big holiday party or your family reunion and the inevitable happens – you develop a painful and unattractive cold sore. Most cold sores appear on the mouth or lips, but they can also appear on your nose, fingers, chin or cheek. Cold sores are highly contagious blisters caused by the [. . . more]