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Red wine pill could lead the way for anti-aging process A GROUP of scientists aiming to imitate the life-extending qualities created by a chemical found in dark chocolate and red wine say they have figured out how this compound functions - and its ability to fight diabetes, obesity, and even some cancers. This groundbreaking research was published in the journal Science recently, and could pave the way for medicine that could mimic resveratrol - a compound that pharmaceutical industries have spent millions of dollars attempting to explore how it can be used to improve the body’s defences against aging and disease. The study was led by Harvard geneticist David Sinclair, and revealed a link between a group of enzymes called sirtuins - which trigger proteins that regenerate cells - and resveratrol. This link could open doors to a new design of resveratrolrelated drugs. Sinclair explained, “Ultimately, these drugs would treat one disease, but unlike drugs of today, they would prevent 20 others. In effect, they would slow aging.” The target enzyme, SIRT1, goes into action on its own via exercise and calorie restriction, but it can also be improved through activators. The most common naturally-active trigger is resveratrol small amounts of which are found in red wine - however, more powerful synthetic activators are currently being created. Until recently, the basic science surrounding resveratrol had been called into question, despite over a decade of extensive research on this topic. There have already been significant results in some trials with implications for a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
Famous retirement thoughts AGE is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Mark Twain A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. John Barrymore You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there. George Burns People ask me what I’d most appreciate getting for my eightyseventh birthday. I tell them, a paternity suit. George Burns I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything until noon. Then it’s time for my nap. Bob Hope I don’t plan to grow old gracefully. I plan to have face-lifts until my ears meet. Rita Rudner
I do wish I could tell you my age but it’s impossible. It keeps changing all the time. Greer Garson I’m very pleased to be here. Let’s face it, at my age I’m very pleased to be anywhere. George Burns Except for an occasional heart attack I feel as young as I ever did. Robert Benchley There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. Sophia Loren You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing. George Bernard Shaw
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