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Eat Less for Your Chance at Aging Better, Living Longer

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Eat Less for Your Chance at Aging Better, Living Longer
Overeating leaves your body in a constant state of digestion, without much needed downtime. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock
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If you want to live a little longer and age a little slower, it might make sense to start eating a little less.

Numerous studies—both on animals and humans—have indicated that only a slight cut in daily calories can lead to a massive boost in the chances of healthful aging and lifespan.

Mohan Garikiparithi
Mohan Garikiparithi
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Mohan Garikiparithi, MD, practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before shifting his focus to health communications. During his practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in India. During a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed an interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine.
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