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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
A cardiologist overhauled his diet to boost his longevity. Here's the grocery store path he takes to stick to his meal plan and avoid bad foods.
Ultra-processed foods are consistently linked to bad health outcomes, but they can be hard to avoid. A cardiologist writing a book about longevity decided to quit UPFs almost entirely. He shops the perimeter of the grocery store and enjoys more salads and yogurt. When cardiologist Eric Topol goes to the grocery store these days, his cart stands out among the crowd. It's no longer filled with boxes or packaged goods, he says it's largely just fresh produce — a big change from what he used to buy. "I was reading a lot of labels, and now I avoid things with labels," Topol told Business Insider. "When I'm in the grocery store and I'm only buying produce, people look at me like, 'what's wrong with this guy?'" It all happened about a year ago, as he was deep into research for his new bestselling book "Super Agers: An evidence-based approach to longevity." That's when he overhauled his relationship with packaged and mass-produced foods, cracking down on any ultra-processed food (UPF). "I call 'em UFOs," Topol said. "A lot of those things I didn't realize were so full of bad things." Topol shops now using the common nutritional rule-of-thumb to stick to the perimeter of the grocery store, the area where the fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, bulk grains, and frozen veggies are stored. It's those middle aisles full of ultra-processed products that he generally avoids. As Topol explains in his new book, ultra-processed foods are "the polar opposite" of fiber, a key nutrient abundant in fresh foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and grains, which we know is great for our long-term health in all different kinds of ways. For example, fiber slows down and aids digestion, improves cholesterol, fosters the health of the gut microbiome, and even helps stabilize blood sugar. UPFs generally don't. "What is referred to as the 'Western diet,' rich in ultra-processed foods, is pro-inflammatory and linked with metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and colon cancer," Topol's book says. His diet wasn't wildly unhealthy before, but he's become a more rigorous shopper as a result of his latest research. "If it's packaged or boxed or canned, I know it's probably gonna be a problem," Topol said. "I'll check it out. Sometimes, you can be surprised." Ultra-processed food researchers say not all UPFs are equally unhealthy. Studies show that whole grain breakfast cereals and ultra-processed yogurts aren't as bad for you as hot dogs, packaged desserts, or sugar-sweetened drinks like soda and juice. That second group of foods is more consistently linked to poor long-term health outcomes, like higher rates of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Some cans and boxes in the grocery store aren't even ultraprocessed at all. A can of chickpeas or some black beans seasoned with salt, frozen vegetables, canned fish — these are simply processed foods. They aren't linked to all the same bad health outcomes as UPFs, instead, they're great shortcuts to help encourage more healthy eating at home. Topol says his new shopping routine has morphed his daily diet in a near-effortless way. Plus, he doesn't have to spend so much time reading labels anymore, looking for the long list of ingredients he tries to avoid like high-fructose corn syrup, palm oil, artificial sweeteners, and more. "I eat salad at night, I eat yogurt and some berries in the morning, and not a whole lot in between," he said. "It's a pretty healthy diet, I think." Read the original article on Business Insider
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
‘Start exercising!': secrets of Thailand's 105-year-old athletics champion
For the 105-year-old Thai athlete Sawang Janpram, the day normally starts at 5.30am. He has a breakfast of two boiled eggs, some protein, vegetables and fruit, and by 6am or 7am he's out at the beach or local stadium near his home in Rayong province, training with his 73-year-old daughter Siripan. He will walk between 1km and 2km before doing a quick 100m run, once or twice. Then, he practises one of his other sports: javelin, discus or shot put. Sawang's training regime has proven effective – just last week, he won four golds at the World Masters Games in Taiwan. He was, media reports remarked, in a league of his own at the event – as the oldest competitor at the games and the only person in his age group, he was almost certain to win the men's 100-plus discus, javelin, shot put and 100m, which he completed in 38.55 seconds. What's the secret to his longevity and success? 'Regular exercise, healthy food, staying in a good mood, always being calm, breathing clean air and keeping up good hygiene,' he says. 'If I'm sick, I go to see the doctor.' Sawang has always loved sports, watching it on TV or at local competitions. 'I like to watch boxing, and my favourite is Pone Kingpetch,' he says, referring to Thailand's first world boxing champion, who retired in the 1960s. It was not until Sawang turned 97 that he began competing. He was inspired by Siripan, an athlete with the Thai Veteran Athletics Association, who would bring her father along to watch her compete at events. 'He started to like the atmosphere because he could make new friends and see new people. He saw that even though the people involved were 60-, 70- or 75-year-old athletes, they were still able to participate,' says Siripan. At first, Sawang's family worried that the travel required for competitions may be too tiring. But 21 games and 78 medals later, it has all gone well, Siripan says. There are days when he feels a bit lethargic, says Sawang with a laugh, but the sight of his daughter heading out normally spurs him on. 'If I notice that he looks a bit tired, we just do walking, no jogging, or any other form of practice,' says Siripan. Going outside, and being active, has benefits beyond physical fitness. 'I can see that he looks refreshed when he sees other people. It's only two of us in the house, and it's better to keep going out,' she adds. Sawang likes to eat vegetables and nam prik pao – a spicy dipping sauce made with chillies, shallots, garlic, dried shrimp and fish sauce – as well as gaeng liang, a vegetable soup, and gaeng som, a spicy and sour fish curry with rice. He rarely eats pork, and mostly sticks to vegetables and fish. Siripan explains that they eat healthily and that the air quality is good near to the beach where they exercise. Her father also keeps up a positive attitude, he adds. 'If he gets sick or needs to take medicine, he's never stubborn about it.' She believes the main barrier preventing older people in Thailand from exercising is a lack of support. 'They don't want to do it alone, and especially for elderly people, they need help and assistance,' she says. Thailand is considered an ageing society, with 20% of the population more than 60 years old. 'Elderly people especially can get quite lonely at home – their children or relatives are out at work, so they stay home all day alone,' she says. Exercise can 'make them feel lively again'. She hopes her father's success will inspire others. 'When I look at the comments on social media, I see a lot of positive responses. People are saying 'Grandpa is so great' and that they wanted to be fit as Grandpa,' she says. 'I am very happy, and I'm very proud of my dad – that he stays strong and he has the discipline to keep fit. I know that he doesn't want to be a burden to our family,' says Siripan, who also won two gold medals and a silver in Taiwan. Both Sawang and Siripan plan to take a few days off after their success, but will get stuck into training again next week. They are already gearing up to qualify for the 23rd Asia Masters Athletics Championships, which will be held in India in November. 'I want everyone to start exercising so they will be strong and not getting sick,' says Sawang. His advice to others who want to get fit? 'If you go out to exercise with friends, you will get a chance to know them more – and it's fun.'
New York Times
2 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Grandson of the 10th President, Is Dead at 96
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last surviving grandson of John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, who was born just after George Washington became president 236 years ago and who served in the White House from 1841 to 1845, died on Sunday at his home in Richmond, Va. He was 96. His death was confirmed by Annique Dunning, the executive director of Sherwood Forest Plantation, a private foundation established by the Tyler family. Mr. Tyler suffered a series of small strokes starting in 2012 and was later diagnosed with dementia. In recent years, his son William Bouknight Tyler oversaw the James River plantation that had been his family's ancestral home. Mr. Tyler, a retired businessman, and his older brother, Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., who died at age 95 in 2020, were sons of Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr. (1853-1935), a longtime president of the College of William & Mary. Their grandfather was the U.S. president who pushed for the annexation of Texas as American expansion moved west, but he is perhaps best known for the Whig Party's memorable 1840 presidential campaign slogan, 'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.' In a remarkable instance of successive longevities and late-in-life paternities, the Tyler family produced a genealogical marvel, if not a singularity: three generations that spanned nearly the entire history of the American experience. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Medscape
2 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Medscape 2050: Peter Diamandis
Medscape 2050: The Future of Medicine The bowhead whale can live for 200 years. The Greenland shark can live up to 500 years. Why can't humans live that long? For Peter Diamandis, MD, executive founder of Singularity, founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, and founding partner of Fountain Life, the answer is simple. 'It's either a software problem or a hardware problem. And we're going to be able to solve that.' The medical field is on an 'exponential growth curve' owing to the impact of AI systems, Diamandis says. Soon, we will be able to map the human body on a cellular level for each individual. Trillions of cells, running billions of chemical reactions every second, are too vast for the human brain to grasp. But not for AI. 'Imagine a future,' Diamandis says, 'where drugs are designed, not discovered. Drugs are designed specifically not just for a disease, but for your version of the disease.' A shift from reactive to preventive medicine is also getting closer. Sensor technology will pick up details such as voice tone, walking rhythm, or the sound of a cough and recommend further tests to catch health issues earlier. For Diamandis, 'data is king.' Your data can reveal your optimal lifestyle plan for diet, exercise, sleep, and mindset. And 'your mindset,' Diamandis says, 'is the most important thing that you possess.' If you believe that we will bend the longevity curve, if you approach these new technologies with optimism, you might just live long enough to experience them.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Pvolve and Tally Health Partner to Advance Longevity Through Smarter Movement and Scientific Insight
A strategic collaboration combining functional fitness and epigenetic science to support healthier aging, enhanced vitality, and an extended healthspan. NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pvolve, the clinically-backed workout that strengthens, stabilizes, and mobilizes your body, is partnering with Tally Health, a revolutionary consumer-facing biotechnology company aimed at improving healthspan and longevity, to deliver a one-of-a-kind, preventive health journey designed to elevate every aspect of well-being from the inside out. Together, Pvolve and Tally Health combine science-backed functional movement with cutting-edge longevity science to support a future where users feel more energized and strong to maximize their health potential - year after year. Pvolve and Tally Health are reimagining longevity with a luxe, highly curated bundle designed to extend and elevate an individual's healthspan. The concierge experience blends science, movement, and daily optimization into a seamless experience. This bundle is intentionally high-touch and built with industry-leading science, custom testing, and expert-driven support. It's for people ready to take a deeper, more proactive approach to longevity. 'Longevity is more than just adding years to your life,' said Rachel Katzman, founder of Pvolve. 'It's about making those years vibrant and fulfilling. This partnership brings together two powerful approaches – Tally Health's cutting-edge longevity science and Pvolve's results-driven movement – to help people feel their best from the inside out. This is preventative health reimagined. It is comprehensive, personalized, and rooted in science.' The Longevity Formula is a meticulously curated, science-backed health solution designed to help users feel younger, stronger, and more energized. It includes: 'We're elevating wellness, movement, and longevity like never before,' said Melanie Goldey, CEO of Tally Health. 'By combining Tally's at-home biological age testing and personalized recommendations with Pvolve's transformative workouts, we're creating a powerful formula for aging well—one that helps people understand their bodies and take meaningful action to improve how they feel today and in the future.' The Longevity Formula Program is a $5,900 investment ($7,000+ value) in your long-term health, energy, and quality of life. Thoughtfully designed for those ready to take a deeper, more proactive approach to aging well, this high-touch bundle combines industry-leading science, personalized testing, and expert support. Pvolve believes your most valuable asset is your health—and this program is a powerful way to invest in it with purpose. Learn more at While The Longevity Formula offers an unparalleled level of personalization and support, the mission behind it - empowering people to move smarter, age better, and live longer - runs through everything both the Pvolve and Tally Health brands offer. From accessible, science-backed workouts to epigenetic insights and expert-led education, there are many ways to begin investing in your longevity today at and About Pvolve Pvolve is a workout method that redefines fitness with a method built on the principles of strength, mobility, and stability. As the first and only clinically-proven brand in the space, Pvolve continuously sets new standards for women's health in fitness, ensuring results you can see and feel for today and for the long haul. After being introduced to functional fitness in 2017, founder Rachel Katzman was determined to help others experience an approach that respects the body's holistic needs while making you look and feel great. The Pvolve Method is supported by a Clinical Advisory Board of doctors, as well as highly credentialed trainers, to offer effective workouts that help you break a sweat, not your body. In June 2023, world-renowned actress, producer, and director, Jennifer Aniston, officially partnered with Pvolve after falling in love with the method as a member, and referring to it as 'transformational.' Through its hybrid fitness model, Pvolve can be experienced through a streaming membership that offers over 1,500 on-demand classes, a two-way, live virtual studio, and targeted series, all available via the web and mobile apps. Additionally, Pvolve has over 20 physical studio locations across the US and Canada, with more than 50+ locations in development. For more information, please visit About Tally Health Tally Health is redefining what it means to age well. With a holistic, preventative approach rooted in cutting-edge science, Tally Health empowers individuals to take control of how they age and unlock the potential for a longer, healthier life. Tally's science-backed approach includes: cutting-edge pro-longevity supplements to target metabolic health, cognition, sleep, immunity, skin health and beyond; advanced epigenetic testing to benchmark and track aging at the cellular level; and holistic membership to get the best of Tally with personalized action plans. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pvolve
