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A collection of useful information, thoughts and observations to provide some inspiration, guidance and advice as you take your own steps to becoming a stronger, healthier you. If you have a suggestion for a topic, or would like to know more about something I’ve written, why not get in touch.
Taurine may help to extend life and boost health
New research, published in the journal Science last week, suggests that the amino acid taurine may extend life and boost health in a range of animal species including humans but that a supplement is required.
Multivitamins linked to slower cognitive aging
A new study, published last week in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that taking a daily multivitman could improve memory and protect cognitive health in older adults.
Boosting your metabolism as you age
Most of us will be familiar with the notion that as we age, we can’t eat the same way as our younger selves once did - but it’s much more likely that weight gain in later life is caused by lifestyle changes than by a slowing metabolism.
So what does practical fitness mean?
The goal of practical fitness isn’t to lose weight, get stronger or even get fitter. It’s to create the habits that make those things happen automatically. It may not be flashy, but it will always produce results.