Linking calorie restriction, body temperature and healthspan

(Scripps Research Institute) Cutting calories significantly may not be an easy task for most, but it's tied to a host of health benefits ranging from longer lifespan to a much lower chance of developing cancer, heart disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's. A new study from teams led by Scripps Research Professors Bruno Conti, PhD , and Gary Siuzdak, PhD , illuminates the critical role that body temperature plays in realizing these diet-induced health benefits.