To reach and enjoy 100+ years of age, University of Georgia (US) team reveals that maintaining a positive outlook on life is more important than biological markers of health.
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. Although some risk factors, such as age and heredity, cannot be controlled, many factors, including smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity, and inactivity can be modified, thus, lowering the risk. This lifestyle concern is thoroughly explored in the headline article of the debut issue of the new American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM) published by SAGE.
By Carol Ann Ryser, MDEditorial Note: Anti-Aging Medical News advises readers that this article is based on the clinical experiences of Dr. Ryser and reflects her educated medical opinion regarding a theoretical basis for adult onset growth hormone deficiency. Publication of this article does not imply endorsement of this position by either A4M or Anti-Aging Medical News.