Tag: health-span
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Anti-Aging Drugs To Boost Longevity May Already Be Available From Pharmacies
If only there were a pill that we could take to slow down aging and boost our longevity. The desire to reverse the aging process and improve our lifespan has led to an influx of research and investments. Now, while scientists and tech billionaires attempt to create a youth drug, it’s possible that they may…
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Be Careful With Your Iron Intake, It May Age You
We all know that iron is an essential element for virtually all living organisms. However, a recent research study published in Aging, suggests that controlling iron stores is important as iron may age you. Iron accumulates with aging Iron accumulates with age; it is associated with many age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s…
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From Life-Span To Health-Span: What Will It Take?
A significant increase in life-span has been achieved over the last 100 years. A corresponding increase in health-span, defined as the maintenance of full function as near as possible to the end of life, will be the next goal in life sciences and medicine. A significant increase in health-span is most likely only possible with…