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Sex Could Be the Secret to Longevity
Most people don't need another reason to get busy between the sheets, but this might come as appreciated news to those skeptical about the productivity of getting down. Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr.
5 Signs You’ll Live Longer Than You Think
I am always trying to do what I can to extend my own life expectancy. Sometimes I consciously make decisions that I know will keep me around longer (like not smoking), but there are also many things that we all do (some we have no control over), which influence how long we're going to live. Prevention recently listed some surprising signs you’ll live longer than you think.
Laughter: More Than The Best Medicine
We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine; well some Norwegian researchers think it might just be more than that. Folks that have a sense of humor, especially in the face of cancer, outlive those who don't find life funny. The study tracked 57,000 Norwegians for 7 years and the larger role humor played in participants' daily lives, the greater their chances for surviving.
Stop Monkeying Around and Wear Sunscreen
You always tell your husband to stop acting like a monkey, but now you may want to change that tune.
HealthDay News reported that (according to new research in the journal Current Biology) male chimps prefer older females with bald patches, sagging skin and wrinkles over younger females with full fur and well-toned bodies.
That's good news for monkeys since I can't think of one that wears sunscreen and works out regularly.
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Guess the New Oxford American Dictionary's Word of the Year
It's that time of year again! Pumpkins, turkeys, and the word of the year. Every dictionary chooses its own, so expect this to be the first of many.
Coming Soon: Apples That Don't Rot?
Can you imagine leaving a piece of fruit in the crisper and being able to take a bite out of it after four months? That's the idea behind a new variety of apple that's being tweaked by researchers at Queensland Primary Industries. The RS103-130, as it's called, can stay fresh for at least 14 days without refrigeration, and keep in a refrigerator for four months.
Geek Tip: Expand Your Vocabulary With a Little Online Help
I've heard that the key to mental longevity is to always keep your mind open to learning new things. One easy way is to adopt a few new words and use them in your daily conversations. Surely you don't want to sit around all day, flipping through a thesaurus, so let me introduce you to Save the Words.
Another Reason to Love the Med Diet: It Fights Depression
We've been touting the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for a while now — it reduces allergy symptoms, helps with weight control, supports longevity, and is good for vision and heart health. A new study gives us yet another reason to go the way of Mediterranean: it may protect against depression.
Researchers studied a pool of 11,000 Spanish adults over a four-and-a-half-year period and found that those who stuck closely to a Mediterranean diet were 30 percent less likely to develop depression than those that didn't.
FitSugar Roundup
- New research finds that thick thighs might translate into longevity. How big are your thighs?
- Start off on a healthy foot with these five ways to kick-start your day.
- A little lipo will not make you look like Jennifer Aniston.
- Can you guess the calories in popular breakfast sandwiches?
- Here are eight tips for getting your body ready for pregnancy.
- Do you know your gluten-free foods?
- Here are plenty of tunes if you need to update your workout playlist.
- Losing weight doesn't need to be tricky.
How Big Are Your Thighs?
Recently I asked you about the strength of your tummy, but now I want to know the size of your thighs. The reason? Big thighs might be a sign of cardiovascular health and longevity.
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