The effects of calorie-restricted diets on aging
I’ve been seeing a slew of research lately on the effects of calorie cutting and aging. It has been observed for some time that calorie restriction tends to slow aging, and scientists are trying to find out more about the mechanisms involved and other possible effects on the body. Though everyone has different goals in using Heads Up and I don’t promote or dissuade calorie restriction (Heads Up is a tool, not a prescribed diet plan)–this research may be interesting to certain users.
Cutting calories could limit muscle wasting in later years from PhysOrg.com
Chemical concoctions can smooth over wrinkles and hide those pesky grays, but what about the signs of aging that aren’t so easy to fix, such as losing muscle mass? Cutting calories early could help, say University of Florida researchers who studied the phenomenon in rats.
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Calorie restriction does not appear to induce bone loss in overweight adults from PhysOrg.com
Young adults who follow a diet that is low in calories but nutritionally sound for six months appear to lose weight and fat without significant bone loss, according to a report in the September 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Longevity, cancer and diet connected: New research in worms could apply to humans from PhysOrg.com
Researchers have discovered a connection between genes that could hold the key to a longer, healthier life.
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