27 h. ago Scientists discover a key chemical in dark CHOCOLATE that may slow down ageing

A key compound in cocoa reduces people's biological age, scientists at King's College London report.

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27 h. ago Chocolate ‘can slow ageing’ thanks to chemical that prevents DNA damage

CHOCOLATE could slow the ageing process, say scientists. A study found dark choc’s bitter-tasting chemical, theobromine, might reduce DNA damage caused by the ravages of time. Data from 1,700 people showed those who had more of the substance in their blood appeared to have a lower biological age. It means they were more likely to...

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27 h. ago Chemical in dark chocolate linked to slower ageing, scientists discover

The chemical, theobromine, is found in cacao plants and is also present in dark chocolate - experts say the findings could help unlock everyday foods that 'hold clues to healthier, longer lives'

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1 week ago Coffee each day could ‘slow biological ageing’ by five years for some people

A new study has revealed the maximum amount of coffee certain people should be drinking each day to get extra biological years

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1 week ago Brain ageing may 'slow down' by maintaining one diet for over 20 years

Monkeys that followed a key '30%' rule of eating had significantly healthier brains at the end of their lives

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2 w. ago Scientists discover common virus could be key trigger for lupus

The finding could unlock new treatments for people with the disease

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2 w. ago Chef Skye Gyngell, who pioneered the slow food movement, dies aged 62

Tributes paid to ‘culinary visionary’ who was early celebrity proponent of using local and seasonal ingredients Tributes have been paid to the pioneering chef and restaurant proprietor Skye Gyngell, who has died aged 62.The Australian was an early celebrity proponent of using local and seasonal ingredients and built a garden restaurant from scratch, the Petersham Nurseries Cafe in Richmond, south-west London, which went on to win a Michelin star. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago If you're suffering hair loss or premature ageing, low vitamin D may be to blame. Now a top scientist reveals which supplements really will give you a boost

This summer, a study suggested Vitamin D could slow the ageing of cells, while another study found that supplements may reduce hair loss.

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4 w. ago I'm 38 but have a biological age of 20. This is the secret truth about ageing everyone needs to know

For years, we believed that age was a slow march in one direction , with only one inevitable outcome. But what if you could rewind the clock and make yourself younger - and so, live for longer?

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4 w. ago Experts reveal five simple changes to make now to slow down ageing

Your ‘biological age’ refers to how well your body’s internal systems are functioning

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4 w. ago Five small lifestyle changes experts say to make now that may slow down ageing

Your ‘biological age’ refers to how well your body’s internal systems are functioning

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