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There is so much back and forth going on about low-carb diets these days that it’s hard to know what to believe! Some people claim that low carb is just a fad diet which promotes unhealthy, yo-yo dieting, substantially increases your risk of heart disease, and can’t realistically be followed in the long-term. Others insist

With so much information about low-carb diets in the news these days, people who love their bread and pasta may be feeling attacked. If you feel like you’re perfectly healthy and don’t want to give up your carbs just yet, don’t worry – you don’t have to. Below, we’re going to celebrate all things carbohydrate

There are all sorts of diets out there that different people recommend for older adults. Many of these diets – most of which are sanctioned by the US government – address specific issues like high blood pressure, heart health, and sound nutrition. But is there one diet to rule them all? Or are all of

So you’ve worked for most of your life and you finally saved up enough money to start traveling the way you’ve always wanted. But is it safe? Or should you just stay home? As it turns out, there’s a lot that older adults should consider before they start spending their savings on traveling – but

If you’re a grandparent, then you know how wonderful it can be to spend time with your grandkids – but you also know how wonderful it can be to hand them back over to their parents once you’ve had enough! But it turns out that the joy of seeing them (and the relief of seeing

Is it better to retire early, or just stay gainfully employed for as long as you are able? Experts in longevity are divided on whether or not it’s a good idea to retire early. When you listen to both sides of the argument, you hear very compelling reasons from each camp. But it’s your own

You may have heard people talking about a drug called metformin lately. Those in the nerdiest spheres of the scientific and medical community have been fascinated by recent revelations in metformin research. In fact, the last time medical experts were this excited about a drug was around the time Viagra came out! But metformin isn’t

A slower metabolism is normal after the age of 30. You’ll be lucky if you don’t get a gray hair by age 45. Everyone is ready to retire in their mid-60s. Are all of these “truths” set in stone, or are they – as longevity expert Dr. Aubrey de Grey puts it – part of

There are two things in life that are guaranteed: death, and taxes. All joking aside, none of us are going to live forever. So what’s more important, living the longest life possible? Preserving as many quality years as you can? Age will catch up to all of us eventually. But if you put effort towards

Chronic inflammation has been causing tons of damage and millions of dollars in healthcare expenses over the last couple of decades. It can even be deadly. If you think you might be suffering from chronic inflammation, be sure to talk to your doctor first. After that, you can try and make some healthy diet and