exercise the key to staying youngish?

The researchers were surprised by the magnitude of the impact that exercise had on the animals’ aging process, Dr. Tarnopolsky said. He and his colleagues had expected to find that exercise would affect mitochondrial health in muscles, including the heart, since past research had shown a connection. They had not expected that it would affect every tissue and bodily system studied.
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Exercise seems to hold promise as a fountain of youth -- at least for genetically modified lab mice.

Take It Easy - on yourself

Researchers are taking a closer look at the concept of self-compassion and its role in helping people stay on course with their weight loss and fitness goals.

From Tara Parker-Pope's health column in the New York Times:

The research suggests that giving ourselves a break and accepting our imperfections may be the first step toward better health. People who score high on tests of self-compassion have less depression and anxiety, and tend to be happier and more optimistic. Preliminary data suggest that self-compassion can even influence how much we eat and may help some people lose weight.