by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 3, 2023 | Medical Articles
Are telomeres really the key to living longer, youthful lives? Telomeres — the “caps” on the end of chromosomes that protect the DNA from damage — have been associated with greater longevity. In theory, longer telomeres should allow a cell to divide more times and...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 25, 2023 | Medical Articles, Medical News
New research suggests that eight simple lifestyle habits can have a significant, positive impact on one’s life expectancy. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Researchers find that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age could live substantially longer....
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog, Medical Articles
How nightly use of CPAP devices for sleep apnea can help lower cardiovascular risks Former 9/11 ground zero cleanup worker Rubiela Arias demonstrates the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device that she uses. Image credit: ED JONES/Getty Images...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog, Medical Articles
Just a few minutes of daily physical activity could help prevent heart disease According to a recent study, non-exercise physical activity is associated with a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events. Ceres Van Hal/EyeEm/Getty Images A recent study found...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 2, 2023 | Medical Articles
Maintaining a stable weight may be linked to exceptional longevity In a study on longevity in women, researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) examined the benefits of keeping a stable weight for older women. The scientists studied data from...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Sep 1, 2023 | Medical Articles, Medical News
Scientists may have found the ‘immunity’ secret to living to 100 As human life expectancy has increased, so has the number of people living to 100 years of age or older. Researchers have found that centenarians have a unique immune cell composition and...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Aug 24, 2023 | Blog, Medical, Medical Articles, Medical News
Dietary changes may extend your life span Certain dietary changes can extend one’s life expectancy, a new study confirms. A diet rich in legumes and whole grains can add up to 1 decade to a person’s life if they start eating for longevity early enough. The study comes...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Aug 18, 2023 | Medical, Medical News
Researchers examined the microbiomes of centenarians from Japan and Sardinia. They found that centenarians have more diverse bacteria and viruses in their gut than their younger counterparts. The findings indicate that improving gut bacteria and virus diversity could...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Aug 14, 2023 | Blog, Medical, Medical News, Nutrition
Researchers find that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age could live substantially longer. Some of these habits included having good sleep hygiene and not smoking. Men who adopt all eight habits by age 40 would be predicted to live an average...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | May 19, 2023 | Medical Articles
Would it surprise you that you can help overcome anxiety simply by changing your diet? And did you know that your gut plays an important role in your emotional well-being? These days, the gut is known as “the second brain,” and for good reason. Let’s take a look. ...
