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Beyond Bones: Calcium's Unexpected Key to Aging Gracefully

Beyond Bones: Calcium’s Unexpected Key to Aging Gracefully

Aging is an intricate biological process that every living being experiences, but what if we could tap into the secrets of slowing down this natural phenomenon? A groundbreaking study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shed light on a captivating connection between immune cells, calcium signaling, and the chronic inflammation associated with accelerated aging.

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The Scientific Benefits of Dancing for Bone Strength

The Scientific Benefits of Dancing for Bone Strength

Dancing involves weight-bearing movements, which apply forces on bones, prompting them to adapt and strengthen over time reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures as we age. Weight-bearing exercises are known to stimulate bone remodelling and enhance bone mineral density. A study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion revealed that dance training significantly improved bone density in premenopausal women so the more you dance, the stronger your bones become!

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Not so Sweet Facts about Artificial Sweeteners

Not So Sweet facts about Artificial Sweeteners

The results shed light on the varying effects of artificial sweeteners on neural activity and behaviour and suggest that female individuals, particularly those with obesity, may exhibit heightened neural responsiveness when consuming sucralose (artificial Sweetener) compared to sucrose (table sugar). This response may deceive the brain into perceiving hunger, ultimately leading to higher calorie consumption.

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Boost your Health with Omega-3

Boost your Health with Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. They are the building blocks for the membrane systems that do most of the heavy lifting for our 30 trillion cells.

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The Dictatorship of Dopamine | Younger for Longer

The Dictatorship of Dopamine

You have surely heard that most of us use just 10 per cent of our brain, a figure that is quickly followed by the ‘What If’ scenario in which we ponder how much better we would do if we could use, say, 50 per cent of our brain, or perhaps even more.

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Addiction Demystified | Younger for Longer | Cal20

Addiction Demystified

There is probably a pretty clear link in your mind between cravings and addiction – the difference is a matter of degree – and you might wonder how we know when we have moved from craving alcohol, for example, to being addicted to it? It comes down to the chemicals.

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Memory & Forgetfulness | Younger for Longer

Memory & Forgetfulness

You have surely heard that most of us use just 10 per cent of our brain, a figure that is quickly followed by the ‘What If’ scenario in which we ponder how much better we would do if we could use, say, 50 per cent of our brain, or perhaps even more.

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