Longevity
For various reasons, we have become accustomed to looking at our food simply as a mish-mash of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Sadly, this simplistic view completely ignores the countless other components crucial for optimal health that are available in our foods. One way to measure the healthfulness of individual foods is to determine whether they…
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It’s been nineteen years since my husband and I decided to eat more healthfully. It has been quite an educational journey and we have learned so much about the foods that our body needs to remain healthy. But it wasn’t until quite recently that we delved into chocolate and its potential health benefits. Like most…
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Further to my last post about the role of protein in healthy aging, here is another perspective regarding the benefits of maintaining good health throughout a lifetime. Robust physical function in seniors is important for many aspects of living. In addition to making everyday tasks more difficult, limitations in strength and mobility are linked to…
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We all look forward to our senior years when we can leave our hectic working life behind and enjoy the fruits of those labours. Unfortunately for many people, this dream doesn’t come to pass and numerous retirement years are spent battling chronic illness. However, there now exists extensive evidence that we have the opportunity to…
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When people express their desire to live to be at least 100 years old, they are assuming that their later years will be lived in good health. But that is not the norm. It does not take into account the healthspan-lifespan gap, the number of years near the end of a life that are spent…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
