10 Longevity Boosters

Breakthroughs and how-tos for a quality life span

By Tara Losinski

1 Get the Right Pet The case for puppy love is strong. First, owners report getting 20 per cent more physical activity than non-owners. Second, having a dog has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease. (Taking Fido on a brisk walk could count toward the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s recommendation of 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity.) The benefits also extend to emotional well-being with research showing less social isolation and improved self-worth among older owners. And it turns out man’s best friend may end up extending longevity in another way if Harvard start-up Rejuvenate Bio has its way. The company is conducting gene therapy studies for heart and kidney failure, obesity and diabetes – the four major diseases of aging. Cocker spaniels and Doberman…

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Zoomer (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2019

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