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Eating less may lead to longer life

07-Apr-2016

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Greater longevity for those who reduce their calorie intake.

Calorific restriction has been shown to extend lifespan in some species.

Professor Steven Austad of the University of Alabama at Birmingham says studies on members of the Calorie Restriction Society show they have reduced cardiovascular risk.

COMMENT: so maybe not extending maximum lifespan, just increase average life expectancy by not dying early of a heart attack?

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Steven Austad

Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Calorie Restriction