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PT blog: The doctor weighs in

Longevity and calorie restriction (RSS)


Instead of continuing to argue that "all obesity is bad" or "obesity is not all that bad," we should look more closely at the data to determine if there are some easily identifiable subsets of the population who will have devastating health consequences when they gain weight. Let's take this debate to the next level so we can get on with the serious business of promoting health in this country. Read More

posted by: Pat, Wednesday, August 23, 2006 10:43 PM   1 Comments
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We have known for a long time that prolonged calorie restriction increases longevity in laboratory mice and rats.  These rodents-on-diet also were found to have fewer age-related chronic illnesses.  Sound good?  You bet.  But we are Read More

posted by: Pat, Wednesday, April 12, 2006 2:28 PM   7 Comments
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