Researchers from the Clinic for Aging Research and Education (CARE) in California have found that moderate consumption of alcohol or coffee has the potential to help humans live longer. This information was gathered from respondents in the 90+ Study. The study, which started in 1981, aims to uncover the secrets behind longevity, the decline in […]
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Elated scientists announced Wednesday the completion of a 20-year quest to map the complex enzyme thought to forestall ageing by repairing the tips of chromosomes in plants and animals, including humans. Decoding the architecture of the enzyme, called telomerase, could lead to drugs that slow or block the ageing process, along with new treatments for […]
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Ayobami Aranmolate, a plastic and aesthetic surgeon, says exposure to sun causes 80 per cent of most common facial wrinkles and age spots. Mr Aranmolate told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that the major factor responsible for accelerating ageing was the sun. He said “exposure to sun causes most of […]
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