An article posted on ScienceDaily.com explaining how caffeine could turn around memory impairment in older, mature mice that were reprogrammed to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The article commenced with a tagline of “Coffee drinkers had another reason to pour themselves an extra mug.” What followed was a report of the series of studies that were released in print in an issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease displaying evidence that caffeine actually decreased amounts of the protein related to Alzheimer’s disease, in both the mice brains as well as the blood of the rodents that showed symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
However, do not go adding that extra cup of Joe in the morning just yet. Be forewarned that another section of the web page exhibited under “associated articles” featuring studies conducted which announced the lack of benefits concerning caffeine, “Morning Jolt of caffeine May Mask Serious Sleep Issues”, also, “Coffee consumption Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Attack for Those With Gene Variant.”
Virtually any opinion, specifically when discussing health and longevity, can be confirmed, or at least given some credibility, by a new series of studies. These particular Good versus bad trials concerning caffeine are not an anomaly. Nevertheless, it does make a person think about the possibility that we will never as humans, see only one indisputable breakthrough that will aid humankind in living longer, healthier lives. We humans are a hale and hearty bunch, biologically and constitutionally, and having freedom of will and mobility are able to make our own choices throughout life. Really, since no one has ever overtly been purposely induced to acquire Alzheimer’s disease, caffeine is not the “only” thing able to defend against it or turn it around.
As graceful and well engineered as our bodies are, they are meant to function with balance. This would mean that our good health is a result of leading a wholesome and well balanced lifestyle, instead of jumping on each novel study concerning our health. Convinced we can make a difference by either doing or not doing those particular things they claim, will we really be able to undo the harm we have already done to our bodies?
Experts agree on one thing. The decisions we make on a daily basis will have an effect on our health and longevity. Every single day those choices will have a certain impact that will affect the health of our minds and body. We all have an innate ability to sense what may “feel” right for us or absolutely does not. These instinctive choices, as unsystematic as they are, also impact our health and longevity. We know what is best for us- or so we think, so we live with the choices we make regardless of their outcome on our bodies. Good or bad, we live with the result. There is no “one thing” that will make a difference or do everything we hope for when it comes to our age associated health concerns.
The key word in this dialogue is balance. Once we understand what it is we are trying to improve, cure, prevent etc., we should do so with all the facts and make decisions based on the most balanced approach we can arrive at. Simply choosing the best supplementation regimen can tip one over the edge when they are serious about maintaining optimum health. How do we decide which disease we wish to prevent? Drinking more coffee will harm those who are having sleep issues, doing intensive aerobics will not help someone with a current heart condition regardless of age.
Balance – it is doing what we can once we know what is best for our personal health situation, utilizing what is necessary to make a difference in our circumstances. Overall health is an easy decision to come to. Balancing a wholesome diet with achievable exercise goals, adjusting our lifestyles to reduce stress, we can make these choices. Doing these things in moderation will ensure our ability to fulfill the goals we have set for ourselves. It does not matter what the latest development is for our particular health concern, provided we have committed to make the choices that are best for our situation and us. We may not outlive the person next to us, but we will ensure the best outcome for ourselves and do it by making the best choices and decisions, based on balance, self-discipline, common sense, and awareness.
Sat, Jan 16, 2010
Anti Aging, Health And Aging, Longevity