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August 05, 2009

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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have conducted a 20-year study with rhesus monkeys that compared the benefits of eating a low-calorie diet versus an equally nutritious normal diet. Watch this videocast to learn about the results.

Reference: "Caloric Restriction Delays Disease Onset and Mortality in Rhesus Monkeys" Ricki J. Colman, Rozalyn M. Anderson, et al, Science, July 2009, Vol. 325, pp 201-204.