HEALTHY LIVING THE LATEST RESEARCH
Green Tea, Turmeric, Berries May Slow Aging
Biological Age May Predict Colon Cancer Odds
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ertain plant-based foods rich in natural compounds called
methyl adaptogens may help slow biological aging, according to a study published in Aging. Epigenetic aging measures how old a person’s cells appear biologically, based on chemical tags called DNA methylation patterns that influence how genes function. Researchers
analyzed the diets of healthy men ages 50 to 72 and found that those who consumed more methyl adaptogen foods — including green tea, oolong tea, berries, rosemary, turmeric, and garlic — were biologically younger than their chronological age, suggesting these foods may have a direct impact on slowing the aging process.
our biological age may be a better predictor of colon cancer risk — and whether you should start screening early — than your actual age. While chronological age reflects how many years you’ve lived, biological age measures how your body is aging based on genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine studied people younger than 50 undergoing colonoscopies to see if biological age played a role in colorectal cancer risk. Using DNA analysis of blood samples, they compared biological age with colonoscopy results and found that each year of accelerated aging was linked to a 16% higher risk of developing precancerous polyps.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS LINKED TO FASTER AGING Stanford University researchers analyzed the blood and urine of adults for 64 different chemicals, including pesticides and industrial pollutants, to see how exposure affected biological aging at the DNA level. They found that people with higher levels of cadmium (from cigarette smoke), cotinine (a byproduct of tobacco exposure), and lead (from old paint and contaminated water) showed accelerated DNA aging, suggesting that environmental toxins may speed up the body’s aging process.
DIABETES: DASH DIET LOWERS
BLOOD SUGAR A modified DASH
(Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is effective at lowering glucose in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Johns Hopkins researchers modified the DASH diet to be lower in carbohydrates and higher in unsaturated fats and tested it against a standard diet. Participants eating the DASH diet had blood sugar levels that were, on average, 11 mg/dL lower and levels stayed in the optimal blood glucose range for an extra 75 minutes a day.
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BREATH: AIR PURIFIERS REDUCE HEART
RISKS Using HEPA (high-eficiency
particulate air) purifiers at home can significantly lower blood pressure in adults with elevated readings, even in areas with relatively low overall pollution levels. People living near high- trafic roadways are frequently exposed to elevated levels of particulate matter (PM), which can infiltrate homes and increase the risk of high blood pressure, a major risk for cardiovascular disease. Using a home HEPA air purifier lowered systolic blood
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pressure by 3.0 mmHg. “These results suggest that what we breathe at home may matter for our cardiovascular health,” said Harlan M. Krumholz, M.D.
HEART: REGULAR SLEEP SCHEDULE HELPFUL
A consistent sleep schedule is
especially important for people recovering from heart failure. A study led by Oregon Health & Science University found that even moderately irregular sleep doubles the risk of a clinical event such as a visit to the emergency room, hospitalization, or even death, over a period of six months.
PAIN: KNEE, GROIN PAIN CAN INDICATE
HIP PROBLEMS If you feel pain in your
knees, groin, thigh, or back, it may mean you have a hip problem. Experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found most Americans knew a “catching” sensation in the hip is a sign of a hip problem, as well as dificulty tying shoes and lower back pain. Less than half realized that pain during sleep, thigh pain, groin pain, and knee pain can all be signs of hip problems.
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