Knowledge is potential power. Only applied knowledge is power. Ignorance is evil. To live a healthy happy life prevention is the key and these numbers are vital. For a few dollars you can buy tools to be aware of your blood pressure and pulse. Also bathroom scales now give you body mass index, percentage of fat, muscle and water. For less than $50.00. Go for it!

If you are interested in a long healthy life, read this survey on australian centenarians. As usual common sense is the key to pass successfully the 100 year's limit.

Find here some good advice on aging. Drink in moderation. Be aware of and take advice on medical conditions. Wear sunscreen. Floss, eat your greens and whole grains. Take vitamin D. Each day get at least half an hour of vigorous exercise. Acquire new friends. Keep old friends. Better yet try the Smart Aging program.

If it does at all. That what you can learn from this survey made on more than 20000 people during 12 years. It might be wiser to avoid strokes with a healthier life style than smoking and binging.

Who knows? What is sure is that eating more fruits and vegetable cannot hurt. Besides as the author of this article says it is proven to reduce cardiovascular risks, a more frequent cause of death than cancer.

I'm not sure big Pharma is the best possible partner to help healthy aging or even living, but at least they have the money to finance research. Before they find the magic longevity pill there are many ways to enhance aging. Amongst them calories restriction, good nutrition, social support, worthy goals, exercise, and many other healthy lifestyles.

Good news! I love chocolate :-) I'm not sure it will reduce my risks of stroke by 39%, but the researchers mentioned in this article have done a good job. Why am I never asked to do these kinds of tests?

It's an hour a day! I'm a strong believer in the benefits of this daily hour of exercise for both women and men. According to this study it is necessary just to keep a healthy weight for women, but it has all sorts of other health benefits. Try this free eCourse. Yes I know an hour of TV is less tiring...

Great page on this site. I love this idea of parents helping children become healthier by being models for nutrition and exercise. The ultimate self responsibility used to show love.

Is it really? In most cases it is. I like the author's thought: "this evidence shows that we have all sorts of opportunities in our lives to act -- that we are agents in our lives, not passive actors. We have some control. Our actions have consequences -- and conversely, that means we can also take action". The issue is when do we take action with lifestyle changes. Often the answer is too late.