Dr. Emily Rogalski, the innovative scientist at the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, discovered that some people do not experience mental decline as they progress into their 80s. Her recent study, Superior Memory and Higher Cortical Volumes in Unusually Successful Cognitive Aging, named these extraordinary seniors “SuperAgers” and… read more
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Fermented Foods and Calorie Restriction – for Better or for Worse?
To understand better the body microbiome and how to optimize it, recent CR Way expert teleconferences have included discussions about increasing the ratio of good to bad bacteria in the gut. Expert guests Drs. Jenifer Fenton and Rob Knight recommended fermented food over probiotics to improve the gut microbiome. They both make the point that… read more
Will fish oil help or hurt your immunity as you age?
Replicative senescence is a term for aging cells. Basically it means that cells are not able to replicate as they had been when younger. With advancing age, the immune system experiences replicative senescence. It can no longer produce the cellular responses necessary to fight a pathogen effectively. This is probably a primary reason that… read more
Join LivingTheCRWay for calorie restriction, longevity, optimal health
LivingTheCRWay.com provides unique, cutting-edge information on how to apply calorie restriction, life extension, and optimal health practices to everyday life. Today’s subjects: Forum Posts Gut Bacteria Spread to other parts of the Body What should you do about it? To access this content in blog and forum posts, become a free Healthy Start member of… read more
Join LivingTheCRWay for calorie restriction, longevity, optimal health
LivingTheCRWay.com provides unique, cutting-edge information on how to apply calorie restriction, life extension, and optimal health practices to everyday life. Today’s subjects: Forum Posts Meditation and Nurturing Thought for Today Today is a triumph! CR Way Support – General Brain Booster Thank you Getting Smarter Superagers resist brain training Exercise Rethinking Intensity Gastrointestinal Health Aging… read more
Making a calorie restriction diet easy the CR Way
Following a calorie restriction diet is easier and healthier with the CR Way to Happy Dieting, which is now part of LivingTheCRWay.com. The CR Way to Happy Dieting is a one-of-a-kind resource for millions of people who want to lose weight but need help. Fly-by-night weight-loss plans that promise overnight solutions can be frustrating and even… read more
You have been attacked by H1N1 – Change your gut microbiome and fight it!
The title of this post is not science fiction. I actually had this conversation today with Dr. Jenifer Fenton. We discussed that calorie restriction protects against the normal age-related decline of the immune system and may increase its effectiveness under most conditions. The only exception might be a very fast-acting bacteria like H1N1. She posited… read more
SIRT 3 Regulates Ketone Production
Have you read about the relationship between the SIRT3 gene and longevity? It is the only sirtuin gene, which has been linked to increased lifespan. It becomes active when energy levels (calories/glucose) are low. Thanks to Dr. Eric Verdin and his insightful colleagues, we now know it regulates ketone production. Here is the abstract: SIRT3… read more
CR Way 125-Year Plan, a Science-based project to Extend Life
Set aside Saturday, December 29 at 11:00 AM ET, for the free teleconference for all members of LivingTheCRWay.com. You’ll hear details about the CR Way’s 125-Year Plan, a project that will likely extend your life. CR Way 125-Year Plan is a global longitudinal study to accelerate longevity research and make it easier to put science… read more
Daily Intermittent Fasting is best for Brain and Health
The new BBC Special features Dr. Michael Mosley in Eat Fast Live Longer. He has inspired lots of people try intermittent fasting. And some swear by it, saying it’s a way to lose weight that they can tolerate. Others say it’s just as health-enhancing as calorie restriction. We disagree. When you practice calorie restriction regularly,… read more