Calorie Restriction’s Impact on Memory and Cognition Flash back to a decade ago. I had been working with a new program to improve memory that flashed a series of numbers on the computer screen. The challenge was to remember the numbers in the exact order that they were presented. Another part of the software asked… read more
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Intermittent Fasting or Calorie Restriction?
Last week, Dr. Michael Mosley presented Horizon: Eat, Fast and Live Longer on the BBC. This entertaining special focused on intermittent fasting, a popular form of dieting for many people. Intermittent fasting is often confused with calorie restriction, which is the only proven dietary way to increase lifespan. We were delighted to see the personable… read more
Making Memories: Calorie Restriction the CR Way can help
We all have things we want to remember. And whole industries have developed around helping you have experiences worth remembering. Our brains know how to form the required neural networks. And we can help them — like gardeners helps their plants grow. Let’s say you wanted to plant a flower. You would choose the very… read more
The BBC’s Michael Mosley and the Truth about Exercise
A highly regarded dental surgeon and a member of the CR Way sent us this video from the BBC: “The Truth about Exercise” Horizon 2012. We thought it important to consider the points the video raises for a number of reasons, the most important being visceral fat and how to keep its accumulation to a… read more
New Tests for Optimal Health and Rate-of-aging
We communicate regularly with our doctors. This letter updates our testing protocols based on the latest science and clinical practices. Dr. Doctor Powell, We look forward to seeing you. As we take stock of the past year and how we are progressing from a health/wellness perspective, much has changed. First, we can’t… read more
Dangerous microbes in your gut: H Pylori (Helicobacter pylori)
A new friend at Longecity.com posted a very provocative message about H. Pylori, bacteria that can take up residence in the human stomach and which has been linked to increased disease. Here is a provocative review of the situation: Coadaptation of Helicobacter pylori and humans: ancient history, modern implications J Clin Invest. 2009 September 1;… read more
Achieving your goals with The CR Way
Tomorrow, the month of June begins – mid-year 2012. Last January, we sent this message in our e-Newsletter to all of our members. You were invited to set goals for the new year. Losing weight healthfully? Improving your eyesight? Better memory? Lowering blood pressure? Protecting against osteoporosis? Lower glucose levels? Reversing type 2 diabetes? … read more