A recent study suggests that people, who exercise, have proper diets and don’t smoke, are much more likely to have healthy eyes as they age. Research has shown that diet, and exercises are associated to a decrease in the risk of age-related degenerative problems linked to the eye. It was discovered that combining exercise, health [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 3, 2011
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When it comes to aging gracefully most of us already know that exercise, proper diets and a comfortable night sleep makes the trick. It is important to take care of yourself at an early age. According to doctors and medical professionals, the various illnesses and diseases that will strike you in your 70s or 80s [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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The easiest way to decrease your risk of cancer might be to consume plant-based foods. Most studies on cancer suggest that phytonutrients together with other particular substances in plant-based foods helps to decrease the risk of cancer. Richard Béliveau, PhD, chair of the prevention and treatment of cancer at the University of Québec at Montreal [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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In a report that was recently published by the International Longevity Centre-UK, a clear description on functional foods was being provided. The report claims that functional foods complements a healthy diet and plays a fundamental role in enhancing the health of elders. The report reviews dietary recommendations for elders as well as investigates the role [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 23, 2010
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A new way to prevent oxidative damage to cells has been discovered by UCLA biochemists. Avoiding oxidation in essential acids of cell membranes can help in the development of more effective nutritional supplements. It can even promote medicine that can prevent neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are fundamental essential nutrients [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, November 11, 2010
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Two variations of alterations will buildup within our chromosomes as we advance in age – these are known as mutations and epimutations. Mutations are modifications of the DNA string as it is, and epimutations being modifications to the DNA decorations, that regulate its inclination to be reprogrammed into proteins. Fortunately, it is not necessary that [...]
Continue reading...Friday, October 29, 2010
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The Goddess of dawn, Eos made her human lover Tithonus immortal. She asked for Zeus to bestow immortality on Tithonus. However, Eos sought for immortality only and forgot about youth. So, Tithonus turned into an old wrecked immortal man. In the end, Eos decided to segregate him alone forever. The ultimate fate of death is [...]
Continue reading...Monday, October 25, 2010
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We now understand that a great number of aging adults are lacking in vitamin D. The true query should be if this lack of vitamin D has to do with the body getting older [for instance, the body has an inability to generate adequate amounts of vitamin D] or does it have to do with [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 6, 2010
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In accordance to the results of a preliminary United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded study that was carried out on laboratory mice, blueberries may help in fighting against atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is moreover referred to as the hardening of the arteries. The research offers the first direct proof that blueberries can assist in the prevention of [...]
Continue reading...Monday, September 27, 2010
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Russian Scientist, Professor Vladimir Skulachev claims he has discovered a method of winning the fight against age progression. His new medicine will be available for public sale and consumption in only several more years. Professor Skulachev has revealed that he was able to locate an antioxidant that halts the eventual decline of our health due [...]
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