Tag: life-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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Will Resveratrol Boost Your Longevity?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about grapes? Red wine? Chocolate? All of these foods have one thing in common – they contain resveratrol. Since 2003 there has been great interest in the compound and how it may boost your longevity. But will it really? What is Resveratrol? Resveratrol is a…
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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…