20-year Study: Fewer Calories May Slow Aging

20-year study: Fewer calories may slow aging

Cutting daily calorie intake by 30 percent may put the brakes on the aging process, have beneficial effects on the brain, and result in a longer life span, according to a new 20-year study of monkeys published in the journal Science.

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