Long-Term Exercise Can Slow the Effects of Aging

It’s no secret that being a couch potato can lead to ill effects on your health. Scientists have long known that regular exercise can go a long way in the prevention of heart disease and cancer. However, a group of German researchers have discovered that the secret to maintaining youth may also be connected to physical activity, and that the key to slowing the aging process may be revealed by looking at the body’s cells. The report was recently published in the journal of the American Heart Association, Circulation. Dr. Ulrich Laufs, a professor of clinical and experimental medicine in the department of internal medicine at Saarland University in Homburg, Germany, and colleagues, found that the white blood cells of endurance athletes had longer telomeres than those of healthy, nonsmoking adults who did not follow a regular exercise program. Telomeres are DNA located at the ends of chromosomes that protect the tips of the chromosomes from damage. Share and Enjoy:

Seniors can enjoy sex into their 80s

Yep, you heard it right. Today’s senior citizens are proving that you can enjoy sex well into your 80s. During a survey, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, ... Share and Enjoy:

For a Healthier Retirement, Work a Little

by By Jennifer Thomas FRIDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) — The secret to a healthier retirement may be surprising: work. Retirees who continue to work in some capacity, even part-time, are less ... Share and Enjoy: