Having physician-guided robots operate patients has now become a common feature at the majority of renowned hospitals. This could possibly imply that the next generation robot could eliminate an amazing element from the hospital scenario – the doctor. Bioengineers of the Duke University carried out feasibility studies which have showed that a robot, without any [...]
Continue reading...23. July 2010
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So many of us become concerned about our weight as we get older and this is a good thing – for the most part. We need to understand though that there is no way to do this quickly as achieving weight loss, optimal health and increased longevity takes patience. There are many fad diets available [...]
Continue reading...22. July 2010
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Our Bodies are an extraordinary mix of complexity, durability and restoration with recuperation. The human body can actually fix itself if it has not been too badly damaged and the restoration process go on for about one hundred twenty years if we amongst the genetic elite. This life span is not an arbitrary number, but [...]
Continue reading...22. July 2010
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Scientists have advanced significantly in the research on aging. It is on high time now to try to change knowledge gathered from aging research into medicine so that the aging population can benefit. This is what Jan Vijg, Ph.D, who is the chair of genetics and the Lola and Saul Kramer Chair in Molecular Genetics [...]
Continue reading...21. July 2010
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In China there is a proverb that goes something like – a daily cup of tea keeps you out of the pharmacy. That may be pushing it somewhat but I am about to discuss the amazing health benefits you can achieve when drinking tea. Not just any tea mind you, oolong tea to be specific. [...]
Continue reading...20. July 2010
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Goji berries are said to be a present that the Gods have bestowed upon the human population. This might be stretching things just a bit though the goji berry is a very remarkable fruit. They are known to encourage great health in those who ingest them and are thought to be a reliable means of [...]
Continue reading...19. July 2010
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If you read enough literature on health related topics you will soon stumble upon yet another health warning or method of slowing the aging process. We would all surely love to extend our life span if possible but not all of us are prepared to make the sacrifices required to do so. I mean, just [...]
Continue reading...19. July 2010
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The July 2010 issue of ScienceDaily was concerned with the presentation of Professor Michael Schneider that took place at the UK National Stem Cell Network yearly science conference. The presentation made dealt with the description of a novel approach to treat heart attack and cardiomyopathy by making use of stem cells. The British Heart Foundation [...]
Continue reading...17. July 2010
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A research is suggesting that aging and wisdom go hand-in-hand. There is a particular molecule linked with learning, memory and aging. The well-known anti-aging protein SIRT1 appears to have several roles. It does both reduce the aging effect as well as helping learning and memory to be enhanced. This study was published online in Nature [...]
Continue reading...16. July 2010
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Living a long healthy life is essentially up to each individual. We all want to live as long as we can, even those of us with health issues and those who make poor lifestyle choices. What happens when you get your wish and live unexpectedly longer than you or your physician ever thought was possible? [...]
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25. July 2010
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