Diet for 100+ not out

A New York couple say that by severely restricting their food intake they will live well into their second century. As they await immortality, some scientists believe the diet could at least keep diseases at bay. Christopher Turner reports.

Best bets to hold off Alzheimer's disease

Despite a bleak report from a task force, there are several healthy and inexpensive strategies worth trying to hold off Alzheimer's, say neurologists and researchers of the disease.

Diet key to couples long life plan

You look like one of us,'' Paul McGlothin says, scanning me up and down. ''You don't have to be thin to follow this diet, that's a common misconception.

Dieticians play vital role in HMC's healthcare services, says expert

From treating paediatric cases to adult patients, the Dietetics and Nutrition Department has over the years gained a valuable insight into the causes and effects of certain diets on patient health and have created special diets different patients.

Getting more by doing less

An intense daily workout routine can pay bigger dividends with a little rest and variation