A study by Farzaneh-Far et al indicates that a diet containing antioxidant omega-3 fatty acids is associated with reduced rate of telomere shortening, whereas a lack of these antioxidants correlates with increased rate of telomere attrition in study participants. The authors followed omega-3 fatty acid levels in blood and telomeres length in these individuals over […]
We all age at different rates. Telomeres may be an indication as to why this fact might be true. Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD., has done outstanding research in the area of telomeres. She and her UCSF colleagues are exploring a feature within cells that is a strong indicator as to why changes occur in telomeres . […]
The invasion of the Zika virus has been everywhere in the news. The news tells us that it is transmitted to humans from the Aedes mosquito. The symptoms include mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. The symptoms normally last for 2 – 7 days. There is scientific consensus that […]
While some of us prefer tea first thing in the morning, many can’t wait for that first cup of freshly brewed coffee! Sadly, this morning treat could eventually become extinct. But there is plenty of time to withdraw from a coffee addiction. By the year 2080 the wild Arabica bean could be wiped out by […]
Every July, we attend a fitness and health convention. It is sponsored by IDEAFIT. IDEAFIT is the leader in education in this field. There were 14,000 people from 54 countries attending this year. Every age, every level of fitness, beginners to the well advanced athlete. Many of the classes I took were on functional aging. […]
Ultraviolet (UV) photons, generated through natural sunlight can mix with medications making most of us sun sensitive. The reaction can be similar to sunburn. Sometimes worse! Photosensitivity (or sun sensitivity) is inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of sunlight and certain medications or substances. Both the photosensitizing medication or chemical […]
