Defy Aging

Can Green Tea Slow Down Aging?

November 13, 2011

Green tea is full of antioxidants called catechins and evidence supporting their ability to slow down the aging process growing in leaps and bounds. Catechins are known to: Reduce blood clotting to improve cardiovascular health. Reduce arteriosclerosis and blood pressure. Improve LDL and HDL profiles. Lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Lower the [...]

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Sarcopenia

October 6, 2011

Many have never heard of the word sarcopenia, but it’s probably the most important factor in determining if you will be healthy, active and independent as you get older. Far too often, we hear men and women of our age say things like: “Getting old sucks!” “My body has aches and pains that it never [...]

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Get Moving

August 25, 2011

I just returned from a really fun golfing trip with friends. The upside of my trip was that we proved once again that laughter is the best medicine. However, we travelled by car to get to our destination, sat to have lunch, sat in a golf cart for five hours and then went out to [...]

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Diet and Exercise Preserves Lean Muscle

July 7, 2011
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Muscle is the absolute centerpiece for being healthy, vital and independent as we grow older.  According to Miriam Nelson of Tuft’s University in Boston, lean muscle: Keeps us strong and mobile. Uses calories for energy instead of storing them as fat. Makes us appear younger – our posture is better and we have a slimmer [...]

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Daily Exercise Improves Brain Function

June 16, 2011
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In schools all over North America, teachers have introduced morning fitness programs for students to increase their performance in school. These innovative teachers are harnessing exercise to help students focus, learn and remember better. Much of this thinking is based on the theory of Harvard’s Dr. John Ratey, who wrote a book called Spark: The [...]

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6 Roadblocks and 7 Solutions to Healthy Aging

May 19, 2011
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We had a discussion with a client recently about making the commitment to a healthier lifestyle. This client’s partner has recently made lifestyle changes to eat better and workout regularly. It took a super effort to make these changes because of work commitments and a busy family life. My client’s point was “Why wouldn’t you [...]

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