Longevity Magazine2 min read
Cakey Make-up
Cakey make-up is make-up of the worst kind: characterized by patchy, over-textured skin that is unmistakable, even from a distance, and very obvious pores and fine lines. While the blame is usually placed on a full-coverage foundation, in fact, the c
Longevity Magazine3 min read
How Much Should You Exercise For Longevity?
Exercise is a crucial lifestyle habit, and one of the most powerful ways to improve your wellbeing. There are thousands of scientific studies that have shown how regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.
Longevity Magazine1 min readDiet & Nutrition
How Long Does Alcohol Stay In Your System?
Alcohol is metabolized at a standard rate, but not everyone feels the same effects from alcohol, and the amount of time alcohol stays in the system can vary according to body type, age, gender, and other factors. According to the Priory Group, a prov
Longevity Magazine3 min read
How To Fix It Inside And Out
In this section, we highlight some of the most important global online search trends of the last three years, together with a few of our most-liked topics from longevitylive.com and social media. Some of the issues are heavily medical (ranging from H
Longevity Magazine4 min read
Male Balding
Male balding can lead to a great deal of embarrassment and pain for many people, making it easy for companies promoting “miracle” hairgrowth serums to prey on those feeling vulnerable. However, despite there being steps you can take to avoid hair los
Longevity Magazine4 min read
Life After Tennis
There are very few individuals whose first names carry so much gravitas and power that their surnames are simply implied. In fact, for Serena Williams, her first name carries just as much power as her tennis swing. With a career spanning over four de
Longevity Magazine3 min readDiet & Nutrition
Integrative Medicine
Intermittent fasting lowers body fat percentage and, with that, detoxifies the body. Choose a minimum of a 12-hour overnight fast, longer if you can manage. This is a highly effective way to detoxify slowly and consistently. For those who take their
Longevity Magazine1 min read
Meditation
In an age of constant connection, everything moving at 200km per hour, and endless information at your fingertips, there are times when you need a moment to just breathe. The art of meditation can allow you to center yourself and your thoughts, and c
Longevity Magazine2 min read
Hair Loss In Women
There are many reasons for hair loss, ranging from age, genetics and hormonal changes to stress, nutritional deficiencies and medical conditions. Whatever the cause, losing your hair can be very distressing. There are treatments available, but it’s i
Longevity Magazine7 min read
BEST in AGING TREATMENTS
Newly available in South Africa, but tried and tested in Europe, this hyaluronic acid-based bio-remodeler is a safe, easy and effective way to improve skin health, for those seeing signs of aging. – Dr Cara Duminy Treatment cost: From R4 000 per trea
Longevity Magazine1 min readDiet & Nutrition
What Is The Difference Between Keto, Mediterranean, Paleo And High-fat Diets?
According to registered dietician Ise-Marie Jardim, the Mediterranean diet originated from the eating habits of individuals living close to the Mediterranean sea, and is known for its high fruit and vegetable intake, which includes legumes and whole-
Longevity Magazine7 min readDiet & Nutrition
What’s It Like To live To 101?
Keiko Akiyama was born before the invention of the Band-Aid, traffic lights, water skis, bubblegum, penicillin, electric blenders, the vacuum cleaner and the television. She was born in the same year as Prince Philip, past US First Lady Nancy Reagan,
Longevity Magazine5 min readDiet & Nutrition
New Techniques For Obesity – The Next Global Pandemic
The World Health Organization describes obesity as “abnormal excessive fat accumulation” that presents a risk to human health. Carrying that extra bulge, be it around the waistline, arms or legs, could put one at risk for non-communicable diseases su
Longevity Magazine3 min read
Mixed Messages
The most common complaint I hear in couples therapy: we don’t know how to communicate! Learning to communicate effectively can prevent many issues in relationships. Often, the bigger problem isn’t WHAT we’re communicating, but HOW we’re communicating
Longevity Magazine1 min read
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Longevity Magazine1 min read
Vision Loss As You Age
We start aging as soon we are born, says cataract and refractive surgeon Dr DA Joseph, and the single most significant cause of visual loss that will change the world as we know it, if we don’t act now to halt it, is uncorrected refractive error. By
Longevity Magazine2 min read
Bigger Isn’t Always Better – Particularly When It Comes To Breasts
Macromastia (enlarged breasts) is a common condition that is greatly misunderstood. Large breasts can cause a multitude of health problems, such as spinal damage, chronic back pain, shoulder and neck pain, bra scars or marks, skin irritation and rash
Longevity Magazine1 min readChemistry
Maintain Color-treated Hair
We all like a change once in a while, and one of the easiest things to change is our hair color. Now that life has returned to some semblance of normality, post-COVID-19, we’re starting to have fun with our hair and make-up again. One of the most pop
Longevity Magazine1 min read
Yellow Teeth
Humans can recognize a smile from up to 100m away, so make sure yours counts! Here are some tips to brighten your smile – and your day. • Cut down on coffee. Just rip off the Band-Aid. Coffee can stain your teeth. But so, too, can tea, red wine, soy
Longevity Magazine6 min readChemistry
What Is Long COVID?
Over the last few years of the COVID pandemic, there has been an increasing need to define the emerging condition following COVID-19 infection. At present, this is commonly called “long COVID”, but it’s also been referred to as “long-haul COVID”, or
Longevity Magazine9 min read
The BEST IN AGING Products
Microresyl supports the skin microbiome, while it has shea butter as an emollient and niacinamide, which is a beautiful anti-inflammatory ingredient. It’s occlusive, so it prevents transepidermal water loss (water loss through the skin). The balm dri
Longevity Magazine2 min read
Facial Hair In Women
There are a number of causes of facial hair in women, explains Dr Maureen Allen. Among them are idiopathic hyperandrogenemia (where women have excessive levels of male hormones), congenital adrenal hyperplasia (an inherited condition that is triggere
Longevity Magazine4 min read
Just Breathe
In and out, in and out… breathing is a no-brainer, right? It just comes naturally, without any conscious effort. But what if we told you it could be the key to a fitter new you? Because, in fact, you can train your breath just like you train your bod
Longevity Magazine2 min read
A Pillar Of Strength
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that serves as a building block for skin, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. In fact, collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It forms a scaff old of support, lending strength and structu
Longevity Magazine2 min read
Disappearing Eyebrows
Sparse and “disappearing” eyebrows are more common than you may think. And with bigger, thicker and fuller brows now fully “in”, you may be wondering what you can do. There are many possible causes of thin, sparse or disappearing eyebrows, including
Longevity Magazine2 min read
For The Love Of Your Friend
We all wish our pets could be by our side forever, but until there’s a magic pill to make that happen, we’ll have to settle for the next best thing: helping them to lead the longest and healthiest life possible. If you can, you should feed your pet h
Longevity Magazine3 min read
Vulva Vie
Vulva Vie is South Africa’s firstever intimate spa dedicated to women. Services include vajacials, butt facials, vaginal rejuvenation, vaginascaping, tightening, lightening, pelvic-floor treatments for stress urinary incontinence and sexual dysfuncti
Longevity Magazine3 min read
What Can Be Done About Estrogen Dominance?
In all my time in medicine, and that’s 30 years, I remain in awe of this amazing machinery – the human body. The last two decades in the field of endocrinology (aka “hormones”) have taught me one thing: the playing fields are not equal. Many males wo
Longevity Magazine2 min read
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY, Longevity
WOW! We’ve just turned 30 years young. I’m sure you’ll agree this is no mean feat. It all started over three decades ago in the US, when Kathy Keeton decided to launch Longevity in the country of her birth, with the pay-off line “The Art and Science
Longevity Magazine5 min read
Panic Attacks
Feelings of anxiety are part of the human experience, but they’re not pleasant, and most of us will do anything to avoid them, if we can. The body will pick up on a wide variety of signals and triggers throughout the day, and, mostly, we don’t even n
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