Kick It Up A Notch: The Benefits of Curry on Memory and Mood:
April 28, 2016
Sometimes a great meal is a memorable event. But did you know that the ingredients of a meal might actually improve your memory? Researchers in Australia have discovered that curcumin, a component found in turmeric and present in curries, may actually help improve memory and attention span in older individuals….
The Hunger Games: Fasting For a Longer Life:
April 21, 2016
Counting calories is never fun. But would you do it if you knew an occasional drastic reduction in calories would lead to a longer, healthier life? Researchers at the University of Southern California believe they are on track to achieve that outcome. Theorizing that restricting dietary intake can reprogram the…
Aging Myths: Fact or Fiction: Carrots and Your Eyes
February 21, 2016
How much of the old wisdom you heard growing up in fact turns out to be true? For example, are carrots actually good for your aging eyes? Read More … And what about apples? Is an apple a day really a wise idea? Turns out those apple peels we often toss may…