Would you like to live for a century… but you’re afraid of what effect those years will have on your mind? It’s a valid concern since scientific research reports that an astonishing 76 percent of Americans experience occasional memory lapses and decreased alertness. But you don’t have to be part of those statistics. Although some doctors believe you’re powerless to prevent age-related mental decline, studies show that vinpocetine and phosphatidylserine (PS) are all-natural nutrients that can effectively boost your brain power and help support a healthy memory.

It’s true that your body needs sugar. But excess sugar is causing a real problem in the form of Advanced Glycation End-products, or AGEs for short. AGEs are the mutant molecules formed when rogue sugar molecules attach themselves to healthy proteins, lipids or various types of cells and tissues in your body.

You may already be aware that the avocado is one of the world’s most nutritious and delicious fruits. Research has shown that the avocado and its oil may help protect you from high cholesterol, diabetes and prostate cancer, as well…

In what may seem like a strange way to promote her business, a Phoenix plastic surgeon has released a cookbook touting certain foods with anti-aging qualities.

According to 2008 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that more than 700,000 Americans had a heart attack for the first time—and more than 430,000 experienced a second attack.

And although heart…

If you are over age 55, you need zinc to protect against age-related loss of vision. Seniors with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), in particular, could benefit from zinc’s protective qualities. And according to the findings of a nationwide clinical trial…

Not only does your skin cover your entire body, but it is considered the body’s largest organ. It is made up of two separate layers—an outer, thin layer called the epidermis and an inner, thicker layer called the dermis.

But…

Yes! If you want to moisten that dry skin and delay natural wrinkles (who doesn’t?), then make these changes to your diet:

• Reduce the fat to about 25 percent of calories.
• Eat fish three times weekly.
• Limit

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Dear Dr. Cutler,

I read your article “For A Deeper Cleanse… Try This” about fasting and I want to fast for all of the reasons you stated. However, I suffer from hypothyroidism and take Synthroid® everyday. Is it safe to…

Did you know that alfalfa comes from an Arabic word that means “the best fodder?” Well it certainly lives up to its name in every way. It has long been recognized as an excellent food source that adds more to…