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Living For A Thousand Years; Will it be Possible?

Saturday, July 2, 2011

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Living For A Thousand Years; Will it be Possible?

Aubrey de Grey is a genetics and gerontological theory expert who foresee a 50 percent chance for humans to live a thousand years or more with the help of rejuvenation breakthroughs in the coming 25 years. Emmy Award-winning TV producer, Vicky Collins, came across Aubrey and his theories about immortality in 2005 and without further [...]

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A Life Story of Being Active – Soon A Centenarian: Frank Herrelko

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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A Life Story of Being Active – Soon A Centenarian: Frank Herrelko

Frank Herrelko,a well-known athlete of his age, came from a humble family has won 350 medals during his career as a sportsman. Recently, he turned 98 and lives in Lower Gwynedd,PA. Frank’s childhood days were hard, as he was forced to quit school and work in the coal mine to earn his living. He admired [...]

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Longevity Is Increasing Despite Rise in Obesity

Saturday, June 25, 2011

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Longevity Is Increasing Despite Rise in Obesity

Out of four Australian children one is overweight, and for adults the figures is even worse hitting 60%. Yet, the Longevity of Australians are increasing as a fall in the number deaths from cancer and other diseases is dwindling, but doctors warn, that increase of weight, may be the cause of a new disease. It [...]

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A High Fiber Diet – Is it the Key To Longevity?

Saturday, June 18, 2011

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A High Fiber Diet – Is it the Key To Longevity?

It is a known fact that we should put our physical well being as a priority over our food cravings. But not many of us are able to commit to the routine of healthy eating, thus continuing life as ignorant eaters who consume anything that is most convenient to us. This situation is rather discouraging [...]

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The Number of Centenarians Is Rising At an Exceptional Rate

Saturday, June 18, 2011

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The  Number of Centenarians Is Rising At an Exceptional Rate

Some experts claim that a positive attitude towards life helps several people to reach 100 years of age. It is even the considered as one of the main factor for longevity. According to statistics by US Census Office, the American population reaching 100 years of age has been increasing during the 20 past years, to [...]

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A New Breakthrough: A Blood Test That Determines Your Longevity

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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A New Breakthrough: A Blood Test That Determines Your Longevity

They say” tall claims are mostly false claims”. Recently, a company by the name of life length has claimed that its new test can tell you how long you are going to live if you carry out a few tests. When asked the basis behind these tests, they said that they would measure telomeres, which [...]

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Low-Radiation Is Beneficial For Human Longevity: Japan Is A Benchmark

Saturday, May 28, 2011

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Low-Radiation Is Beneficial For Human Longevity: Japan Is A Benchmark

As believed widely, radiation causes damage to the living cells. Who doesn’t know the harmful effects caused to the people of Japan after Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings? Even today, the whole world is worrying about post effect of the Japan’s earthquake. Medical science does also believe that excessive ionizing radiation causes damage to cells and [...]

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Women Health – What Does it Mean To Be Healthy?

Sunday, May 22, 2011

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Women Health – What Does it Mean To Be Healthy?

The event regarding the week for women’s health on the national basis was organized by US department of health and human services. The main purpose was to talk about women’s health for a week. This program included, government health organizations, businesses, small or large communities and some other groups. They all participated to increase the [...]

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Calories Restriction – Longer Life!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

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Calories Restriction – Longer Life!

Modern day man has become too engrossed in his busy life often neglecting to care about his own health. New studies are conducted on a daily basis, so that new facts are explored. A simple method to ensure longer lives has been found in a recent study conducted at Washington University. This study has compared [...]

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Live Life like the Web Workers – It Is Healthy

Friday, May 20, 2011

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Live Life like the Web Workers – It Is Healthy

Biologists and scientists say that sitting too long can kill you. Those who ‘spend their days sitting in the office, home, working space or nearby cafe chair’ is exposed to tremendous health risks. The life for web workers does in this sense seem very somber and dangerous. However, there is a particular aspect of the [...]

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