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
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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
Hormones, aging, disease risk, and calorie restriction
Most of us want to extend life healthfully for as long as possible. If, beyond calorie restriction alone, ways emerge that will help in that process, we are all ears. Dr. Andrzej Bartke, the Featured Guest on the next CR Way Expert Series teleconference , is the person to ask about that. His research has… read more
Calorie Restriction Diet Plans – Lose Weight and Extend Life
A calorie restriction diet should be about more than just about weight loss. Dieters can improve their health, prevent disease, and get the best chance to extend their lives through the CR Way approach. Many LivingTheCRWay.com members follow a diet similar to that described in this study* of elderly Okinawans who followed calorie restriction for… read more
FGF21 Researchers Host CR Way Teleconference
Whenever an important new discovery is made that extends life- and health-span, we ask how can we apply it? A great example is the recent discovery that the fasting hormone fibroblast growth factor 21 extends life in mice. But, so what? The study used genetically altered mice that overproduce the hormone. That’s not going to happen… read more
FGF21 extends life in mice – what about humans?
Research is released daily that those who strive for optimal health and long life want to integrate into their lifestyle. This is what Living The CR Way is all about – helping people understand science and how to use it to make their lives better and possibly longer. So LivingTheCRWay.com initiated live teleconferences featuring leading… read more
Hunger Hormone Extends Life up to 40%
Exciting new research demonstrates that FGF21 (Fibroblast Growth Factor-21) a hormone produced during fasting extends lifespan by 30% in male mice and almost 40% in females. This is good news for anyone who wants to extend lifespan, whether practicing calorie restriction or not because these mice did not limit calories! Read the study details: The… read more
Vinegar and Calorie Restriction Don’t Mix
One of our members recently asked why the CR Way no longer recommends vinegar. All CR Way suggestions have a fundamental goal of helping you live longer and better. That must include activation of the 7 sirtuin genes, which play vital roles in many aspects of life extension. Here, for example, is a press article… read more
Kristin’s Green Soup – A great addition to a calorie restriction diet plan
One of our CR Way members wowed us with “Green Soup – Kristin,” a recipe that was so extraordinary we asked if we could share it. Great recipes like this exemplify what traveling the CR Way is all about. CR Way travelers love life and want to enjoy everything it has to offer –… read more