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Natural Herbs for Prostate Health

Posted on 30. Mar, 2011 by Longevity Link Editor in Supplements

As men approach 50 years of age a more pressing men’s health issue, even greater than hair loss,  is the health of their prostate .  As men approach 50 most begin to notice a loss of urinary force and the occasional need to get up to urinate at night.  A common condition associated these symptoms is known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, [...]

Resveratrol Research– What the Latest Human Research is Telling Us

Posted on 28. Mar, 2011 by Dr. Joseph Maroon in Health and Longevity, Supplements

When I wrote the book, The Longevity Factor:  How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life, published in 2009, I realized the tsunami of research using resveratrol was about to hit even harder.  2010 can now be considered the year when the resveratrol animal studies have peaked and the human [...]

Radiation Protection Benefits of Resveratrol

Posted on 25. Mar, 2011 by Longevity Link Editor in Health and Longevity, Supplements

Reported March 23, 2011, The Miami Herald’s article on Pro-Longevity Benefits of Resveratrol May Also Protect Against Hazardous Radiation Exposure, Studies Show In his book, “The Longevity Factor,” Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., renowned neurosurgeon and anti-aging specialist with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, notes studies showing Resveratrol’s effectiveness in radiation therapy. “Results were [...]

Phytosterols as both Food and as Supplements Beneficially Lower Cholesterol

Posted on 25. Mar, 2011 by Dr. Joseph Maroon in Health and Longevity, Supplements, Uncategorized

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States with an estimated 785,000 Americans suffering from a new heart  attack, and about 470,000 having a recurrent attack in 2010.  Additionally nearly half of all Americans have either high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, putting them at significantly risk of heart disease.  The typical American diet plays a [...]

Fish Oil and Heart Disease

Posted on 22. Mar, 2011 by Dr. Joseph Maroon in Health and Longevity, Supplements

North Americans have among the lowest dietary intakes of omega-3 EFAs in the world.  In fact, it is estimated that 83 percent of Americans are deficient in omega-3 EFAs. At the same time, it is now known that there is an inverse relationshipbetween intake of omega-3 EFAs and death due to coronary heart disease. Omega-3 [...]

How To Slow Cellular Aging

Posted on 10. Mar, 2011 by Dr. Joseph Maroon in Health and Longevity

How To Slow Cellular Aging By Joseph Maroon Well Bella Magazine Jan 2011 Resveratrol appears to be the strongest natural longevity gene-activating substance tested to date. Read Dr. Maroon’s article on longevity and resveratrol.  Much of this information can be found in his book The Longevity Factor. Read Article Here Resveratrol appears to be the strongest [...]

Triathlons Saved my Life – CNN Health Blog

Posted on 07. Mar, 2011 by Longevity Link Editor in Health and Longevity

Interview with Neurosurgeon, Nutritional Expert and Triathlon Ironman Joseph Maroon, MD on how he credits sport and exercise to improving both physical and mental health.

Energize Your Heart

Posted on 03. Mar, 2011 by Longevity Link Editor in Health and Longevity

Read an interesting article on CoQ10 and Heart health author by nutritional expert and neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon. Read Article Here

Better Health is in Your Hands

Posted on 17. Feb, 2011 by Dr. Joseph Maroon in Health and Longevity

Why Healthier Foods, Supplements, and Lifestyle Changes can Improve Longevity

Alternative Treatments for Joint Pain

Posted on 16. Feb, 2011 by Dr. Joseph Maroon in Supplements

In the early 1970s, researchers began investigating the Inuit Eskimo and their diet, which consisted of mostly fish and animals who ate fish. They soon discovered this population had a very low incidence of heart disease, stroke and joint pain, despite their very strenuous lifestyle. They eventually found the Eskimos blood was slightly thin or [...]