Tag: age

Researchers find strong links between working memory and age, sleep quality and mood

Randolph Jason

Researchers find strong links between working memory and age, sleep quality and mood by: Grace Olson for Natural News Working memory is an important part of a person’s day-to-day activity, and numerous factors affect it. In a recent report, scientists linked three health-related factors – sleep, age and depressed mood – to working memory. Their findings, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, focused on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of working memory and how these three factors affect them. Effects of sleep quality, mood and age on working memory Working memory (WM)…

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The longevity paradox: How to die young at a ripe old age

Randolph Jason

The longevity paradox: How to die young at a ripe old age by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola In this interview, Dr. Steven Gundry, medical director for International Heart & Lung Institute and director for Center for Restorative Medicine, reviews some of the concepts covered in his book “The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age.” While trained as a cardiothoracic surgeon, Gundry now specializes in treating patients holistically, focusing on food. I’ve previously interviewed him about plant lectins — the topic of his book “The Plant Paradox” —…

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Mapped: The Median Age of the Population on Every Continent

Randolph Jason

Mapped: The Median Age of the Population on Every Continent from – Visual Capitalist Earlier this week, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation published their annual letter that highlights the surprises they saw in 2018, as well as the philanthropic opportunities they’ve identified for the future. Among many other compelling facts and stories, the letter pointed out one surprise that we thought was of particular interest: the median age of the African continent is just 18 years old. MEDIAN AGES, BY CONTINENT Today’s chart was inspired by the Gates’ letter, and it showcases…

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