“These findings support an adverse effect of relative “over-nutriton” in infancy on long-term cardiovascular disease risk……and do not support the promotion of faster weight gain in infants born small for gestational age.”
A new article in Carnegie Council for Ethics
Publications of Interest
Wilhelmsen and colleagues tracked 67-year old men to 90 years of age and found that men who were shorter at 67 years tended to have better survival than taller men. See page 8 in Wilhelmsen L, Svardsudd K, Eriksson H, et al. Factors associated with reaching 90 years of age: a study of men born in 1913 in Gothenburg, Sweden. J Intern Med 2011; 269:441-451. Doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2010.02331
An Article in the Indian Heart Journal
Tom’s review of research findings on the health risks related to higher birth weight, rapid growth, early maturation and taller stature was recently published in the Women’s Health Bulletin. See: Samaras TT. Health risks of higher birth weight, rapid growth, early maturation and taller height. Women’s Health Bulletin. 2015 July; 2(3):e26805
An Italian Study Confirms Tom’s findings
Important findings from Sardinia show that shorter people live longer. The new study, authored by Salaris, Poulain and Samaras was recently published by the journal Biodemography and Social Biology.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is responsible for 126,000 deaths per year. A large Harvard study found that good nutrition can help you avoid this disease. For example, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish promote healthy lungs and reduce the risk. In contrast, refined grains, red meat, and cured meats increase the risk.
Source: Harvard Men’s Health Watch, 2010, vol 14, No. 7, pp 1-3.
The close inverse relationship between male and female height and life expectancy
Innovation in Aging, 2018 The close inverse relationship between male and female height and life expectancy. By Samaras T, Marson S, & Lillis J. Abstract Many papers have provided reasons for why women live longer than men. These include XX vs. XY chromosomes, sex hormones, and better care of their health. In addition, males experience more deaths from homicides and risky behavior. These factors certainly can affect male and female health, but none has been proven to explain the actual [...]
Why Smaller Humans are in Our Future
Abstract Samaras Thomas T. Why Smaller Humans are in our Future. Policy Innovation, Carnegie Council 10/20/2014 Evidence for "Less is More" in relation to the human body In nature, when animals get big, their numbers decline to match the resources available. Humans are violating this biological rule by producing not only larger beings but more of them. Since larger people (taller and heavier) require much more of virtually everything, we are aggravating resource, food, and water shortages, and accelerating environmental [...]
Shorter height is related to lower cardiovascular disease risk – A narrative review
Abstract Numerous Western studies have shown a negative correlation between height and cardiovascular disease. However, these correlations do not prove causation. This review provides a variety of studies showing short people have little to no cardiovascular disease. When shorter people are compared to taller people, a number of biological mechanisms evolve favoring shorter people, including reduced telomere shortening, lower atrial fibrillation, higher heart pumping efficiency, lower DNA damage, lower risk of blood clots, lower left ventricular hypertrophy and superior blood [...]
Commentary, Human growth, height, size: Reasons to be small
Journal of the World Health Nutrition Association, Volume 3, Number 2, March 2011 Commentary. Human growth, height, size: Reasons to be small Thomas T. Samaras [Abstract] This paper warns of the worldwide dangers related to increasing growth and body size. Samaras explores the impact of increasing body size on performance, intelligence, the environment, resource consumption, and fiscal costs. Numerous examples of his findings are illustrated. For translations in 21 languages of this commentary click here.
Role of Height in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
Journal of Chinese Clinical Medicine Volume 5 | Number 2 | February 2010 Role of Height in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Thomas T. Samaras [Abstract] Findings are presented showing how height relates to cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The preponderance of evidence shows that height is positively correlated with cancer. However, studies on height and CVD are not consistent, and the causes for this conflict are explored. The role of nutrition in promoting rapid growth, greater height and chronic diseases [...]
Are 20-th-century recommendations for growth and height correct?
Abstract Findings supporting the counter intuitive thesis that smaller body size promotes greater health and longevity are reviewed. In addition, the risks of promoting further growth through genetic manipulation are explored in relation to chronic disease and longevity. Supporting examples from animal research are also covered. The biological mechanisms that relate to height and longevity conclude the review. Key words: longevity, nutrition, growth, body height, chronic disease To download the full article click here
The close inverse relationship between male and female height and life expectancy
Innovation in Aging, 2018 The close inverse relationship between male and female height and life expectancy. By Samaras T, Marson S, & Lillis J. Abstract Many papers have provided reasons for why women live longer than men. These include XX vs. XY chromosomes, sex hormones, and better care of their health. In addition, males experience more deaths from homicides and risky behavior. These factors certainly can affect male and female health, but none has been proven to explain the actual [...]
Why Smaller Humans are in Our Future
Abstract Samaras Thomas T. Why Smaller Humans are in our Future. Policy Innovation, Carnegie Council 10/20/2014 Evidence for "Less is More" in relation to the human body In nature, when animals get big, their numbers decline to match the resources available. Humans are violating this biological rule by producing not only larger beings but more of them. Since larger people (taller and heavier) require much more of virtually everything, we are aggravating resource, food, and water shortages, and accelerating environmental [...]
Shorter height is related to lower cardiovascular disease risk – A narrative review
Abstract Numerous Western studies have shown a negative correlation between height and cardiovascular disease. However, these correlations do not prove causation. This review provides a variety of studies showing short people have little to no cardiovascular disease. When shorter people are compared to taller people, a number of biological mechanisms evolve favoring shorter people, including reduced telomere shortening, lower atrial fibrillation, higher heart pumping efficiency, lower DNA damage, lower risk of blood clots, lower left ventricular hypertrophy and superior blood [...]
Commentary, Human growth, height, size: Reasons to be small
Journal of the World Health Nutrition Association, Volume 3, Number 2, March 2011 Commentary. Human growth, height, size: Reasons to be small Thomas T. Samaras [Abstract] This paper warns of the worldwide dangers related to increasing growth and body size. Samaras explores the impact of increasing body size on performance, intelligence, the environment, resource consumption, and fiscal costs. Numerous examples of his findings are illustrated. For translations in 21 languages of this commentary click here.
Role of Height in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
Journal of Chinese Clinical Medicine Volume 5 | Number 2 | February 2010 Role of Height in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Thomas T. Samaras [Abstract] Findings are presented showing how height relates to cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The preponderance of evidence shows that height is positively correlated with cancer. However, studies on height and CVD are not consistent, and the causes for this conflict are explored. The role of nutrition in promoting rapid growth, greater height and chronic diseases [...]
Are 20-th-century recommendations for growth and height correct?
Abstract Findings supporting the counter intuitive thesis that smaller body size promotes greater health and longevity are reviewed. In addition, the risks of promoting further growth through genetic manipulation are explored in relation to chronic disease and longevity. Supporting examples from animal research are also covered. The biological mechanisms that relate to height and longevity conclude the review. Key words: longevity, nutrition, growth, body height, chronic disease To download the full article click here
“These findings support an adverse effect of relative “over-nutriton” in infancy on long-term cardiovascular disease risk……and do not support the promotion of faster weight gain in infants born small for gestational age.”
A new article in Carnegie Council for Ethics
Publications of Interest
Wilhelmsen and colleagues tracked 67-year old men to 90 years of age and found that men who were shorter at 67 years tended to have better survival than taller men. See page 8 in Wilhelmsen L, Svardsudd K, Eriksson H, et al. Factors associated with reaching 90 years of age: a study of men born in 1913 in Gothenburg, Sweden. J Intern Med 2011; 269:441-451. Doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2010.02331
An Article in the Indian Heart Journal
Tom’s review of research findings on the health risks related to higher birth weight, rapid growth, early maturation and taller stature was recently published in the Women’s Health Bulletin. See: Samaras TT. Health risks of higher birth weight, rapid growth, early maturation and taller height. Women’s Health Bulletin. 2015 July; 2(3):e26805
An Italian Study Confirms Tom’s findings
Important findings from Sardinia show that shorter people live longer. The new study, authored by Salaris, Poulain and Samaras was recently published by the journal Biodemography and Social Biology.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is responsible for 126,000 deaths per year. A large Harvard study found that good nutrition can help you avoid this disease. For example, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish promote healthy lungs and reduce the risk. In contrast, refined grains, red meat, and cured meats increase the risk.
Source: Harvard Men’s Health Watch, 2010, vol 14, No. 7, pp 1-3.