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What is longevity? In a nutshell human longevity can be defined as the ability to live beyond the average one’s life expectancy. However, longevity should not be confused with “lifespan”, the number of years we live, it should be intended more like the “health span” since it refers to a longer than average life but with an emphasis on maintaining both physical and mental well-being. In recent years, longevity has become also a field of medicine and biology which focuses on st

During a recent trip to the Greek island of Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates, I rediscover some of the reasons why its most famous son is considered a giant not only for medicine, but for human civilization. Born around 460 BC, Hippocrates is typically considered the "father of modern medicine" because he was the first to separate medicine from religion. He transformed healing from superstition into a rational, evidence-based type of science. He was a revolutionary for his

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic degenerative disease of the Central Nervous System that impairs primarily the motor skills and speech of the individual who is affected by. It belongs to a group of medical conditions generally called "movement disorders". From a clinical point of view, it is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor at rest, a slowing of physical movement, and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. Symptoms of PD have been known since ancient t

High protein diets are becoming among the most popular particularly among young-adult people. While some dietary plans promote the daily use of a supplement (like protein shakes for body builders or gym goers), others suggest simply a larger than usual portion of a protein-rich diet to be consumed regularly. The question is: is this good for our health?