You already know about the Blue Zones — now, meet the “super agers.” That’s what cardiologist Eric Topol, 70, calls the roughly 1,400 healthy adults aged 80 and older he spent over six years studying for his new book, “Super Agers: An Evidence-based Approach to Longevity.” When he first began the project, he suspected genetics … Read more
Scientists have discovered promising new anti-aging powers in a common household plant and it comes just in time to combat the summer sun. A new study has revealed that aloe vera offers “exceptional anti-aging effects” and could even help treat and prevent skin disease. The particles extracted from the prickly green succulent were found to … Read more
If you are a wine lover, you may have seen, or even tried, a natural wine. They’ve been gaining a following for years, and the holidays could be a nice time to see what they’re about. What exactly is a natural wine? And what makes them special? Natural wines are produced with minimal human intervention. The grapes are generally … Read more
Photos of an exposed ancient monastery in Spain highlight just how critical the country’s drought has become. The Sant Salvador de la Vedella Benedictine monastery in Catalonia, Spain, was built in 830. It’s the only building of the ancient village of Sant Salvador de la Vedella left standing. In 1976, the town was flooded by the … Read more