"Should you start taking the herb ginkgo biloba?" Why not? I could not find any scientific survey proving it has dangerous side effects. There are many other ways to avoid this horrible disease. One of them: avoid any refined sugars. Sweets, sugared sodas, white bread and cookies. You will find 5 more in this page of CNN Medical.

Every one who practices some kind of physical activity knows it. As always the first step is the most difficult. Once the habit is taken exercising becomes automatic and easy to do. Maybe the best way is to read success stories and motivate yourself. I suggest you read this page. Or better you try this piece of software.

Move it! It works according to a survey explained here. Just walking makes a big difference. But if you also suppress sugar, you'll be amazed by the results. By sugar I mean not only the sugar you might add to your coffee, but all the hidden sugar that you find in sweetened sodas (most of them) and in anything made with refined flour like white bread and cookies.

One more step in the understanding of longevity. Maybe one day we will
be able to increase the production of telomerase, the enzyme that
allows cells to keep dividing past the Hayflick limit and and, doing so,
add years to one's life. It seems to work on mice, adding 24% to their life span.
Read more on this here.

In my quest for optimal well being I sometimes meet fascinating explorers. I have to investigate further, but the "Integral Life Practice" seems quite interesting. It integrates the research made by both eastern and western worlds over the centuries for a better use of our bodies. For more information click here.

You can add two to four years to your life if you are conscientious according to the latest surveys. But if you believe that being irresponsible is more fun, it is your choice.For details on the surveys read this page

As any privilege it comes with responsibility. Choosing a healthy life style is one of them. Choosing the right attitude to face the obstacles that life trows at us is another-one, maybe the most important. I like the thoughts of this heart surgeon, although I'll do every thing I can to never become one of his customers...

A holistic approach to health and wellness always seemed  simple common sense to me. New research shows that a healthy life style not only has a beneficial impact on potential cardiovascular, kidney and lung diseases, but also on Alzheimer's disease and other illnesses. You can read more on this subject here.

Apparently just a side effect of healthier habits. What really matters is the capacity to stick to one's own commitments. When I decide to do something and do it whatever it takes I improve the quality and seemingly the length of my life. Find here the survey that explains how it works.

From time to time you need to refresh your motivation. Find here a short list of the benefits of exercising. There are many others. The real issue is to create the habit. It then becomes easy. A great way to be voluntarily on automatic. I suggest you also get for free my program on exercising.