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Mechanism behind Mind-Body Connection Explains How Chronic Stress Ages Immune System

Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Industry News on Fri July 18, 2008

Immune cells end in protective caps, called telomeres, that are shorter in persons suffering chronic stress. Shortened telomeres are a sign of premature aging. A new UCLA study suggests that the stress hormone cortisol is the culprit behind telomeres' early aging and offers a potential drug target for protecting the immune system against the wear and tear of long-term stress. ... Continue Reading

Mechanism behind Mind-Body Connection Explains How Chronic Stress Ages Immune System

Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Longevity, Industry News on Fri July 18, 2008

Immune cells end in protective caps, called telomeres, that are shorter in persons suffering chronic stress. Shortened telomeres are a sign of premature aging. A new UCLA study suggests that the stress hormone cortisol is the culprit behind telomeres' early aging and offers a potential drug target for protecting the immune system against the wear and tear of long-term stress. ... Continue Reading

Antihistamine drug proven effective in treating Alzheimer's

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Medications on Fri July 18, 2008

A drug previously approved as an antihistamine in Russia may serve as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease, new findings indicate. ... Continue Reading

Sunbeds cause more aging damage to skin

Posted in Cancer on Fri July 18, 2008

While physicians use UV treatment for specific skin disorders such as psoriasis, using a sunbed to improve a skin condition will only cause more long-term damage, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) warns. ... Continue Reading

Laziness may be genetic, report claims

Posted in Exercise, Genetic Research, Weight and Obesity, Genetics on Fri July 18, 2008

Physical activity and exercise habits may be predetermined by an individual's genetic make-up, studies suggest. ... Continue Reading

Dietary requirements differ depending on gender

Gender plays an integral role in terms of choosing a diet which can boost longevity and improve fertility, scientists have discovered. ... Continue Reading

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