Being fat is the biggest predictors of an unhappy demise when it comes to aging. It’s more though than just ‘fat’, it’s how the fat is distributed. One of the simplest ways to look at your risk is to check your waist-to-hip ratio (WTH). A pear-shaped body is considered to have a healthier waist to […] The post Waist-to-hip ratio (WTH) – are you an apple or a pear? appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

Experts recommend people with diabetes consume a serve of oily fish 2-3 times a week. Here we explain why, and options for those who don't like it. The post Oily fish and diabetes prevention appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

This fact sheet explains how a DEXA test can be used to measure body composition, particularly what percentage of fat there is in the body. The post DEXA Scanning for Body Composition appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

Our view of aging is driven from fear. Successful aging is about identifying our fears, the thoughts that feed the fear and implementing health practices that set us up for abundance. The post Fear & successful aging appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

How understanding your second brain and maintaining good gut health can help prevent diseases as you age. The post This is why gut health is so important appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

The realization of aging can bring up all sorts of things. Positive and negative. Some women seem to embrace this important life transition easily and slide easily into a seemingly preordained role of 'wise woman' or whatever title they care to give themselves. I only know a few of these women. The post I don’t want to act my age appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

Many of us worry about being invisible over 50. But does this matter? Maybe this is the stimulus we need to roar into what we need to be when we finally get over 50! The post Why am I invisible over fifty? appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

Andropause is a normal part of aging for men, who see a gradual decline in testosterone levels. Learn how to manage the andropause here. The post Manage the andropause appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

Having adequate testosterone levels is vital for health and wellbeing in both men and women. Find out what is involved in testing testosterone levels here. The post Testing testosterone levels appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more

If you are struggling with the getting older, here are 10 reasons why you should embrace aging. The post 10 reasons to embrace aging appeared first on Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging ..read more