Vitality Central - Aging and Longevity

When Your Body Doesn't Co-operate With You

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 18:08:58 -0600

by Nick Arrizza

If you re-read the title of this article I think you will see that embedded in it are two interesting beliefs:

1. That you are not fully in control of your physical body and,

2. That you likely think that you and your body are two separate things.

I would like to suggest that belief 1) above is in fact "the result of" belief 2).

Let me explain.

Anti-Aging Skin Care

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 18:03:57 -0600

by Susan Du Plessis

The aging of your skin may be inevitable. But why rush it? There are ways to slow down sagging and wrinkles. Using skin creams and treatments may already be a part of your daily grooming regimen. However, topical creams cannot be expected to work alone for full efficacy. The best way to start your anti-aging effort is on the inside.

First of all, are you drinking enough water? There are varying opinions about how much water an individual actually needs for good health, but the general consensus remains that you probably aren't drinking enough. If you're thirsty, your skin is thirsty too -- which means dryness and wrinkles. Hydrate your skin by drinking water regularly.

How to Combat the 3 Causes of Aging

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 17:27:04 -0600

by Lauren Heinemann

We all know that time can take its toll on our skin. Fine lines appear, skin's moisture retention decreases, blotches appear, and skin just doesn't bounce back like it used to. We're going to take an in depth look on why that happens and how to slow down that process.

Many people don't know this, but the first casue of accelerated aging is caused by the iron found in our tap water. The iron in our tap water that we use on a daily basis creates damaging oxidation reactions with our skin.

Baby Boomers Are Turning 60!

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 17:21:49 -0600

by Cynthia Rowland

The 60’s – flower children, hippies, tie dyed shirts, bandanas and free love. The Rolling Stones, Elvis, the Beatles and the notion they would never grow old began to permeate their thinking. Their new way of thinking made their parents shake their heads at a generation who embraced peace and declared to the world that they would stay young forever.

Baby Boomers begin turning 60! These bold, daring trailblazers have given “60” a new “look.” Clothing, hair dye and vitamins have given the baby boomers an edge - Being 60 today is nothing like when their parents were 60.

The Greatest Myth of All: The Aged is an Expensive and Useless Burden on Our Society

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 17:13:53 -0600

by Ed Shettlemore

Why bother to discuss or defend such a notion? Because to perpetuate this myth is not only costly it’s dangerous.

Although it’s a fact government budgets are unable to keep pace with programs designed to enable those who made what we have today possible to age gracefully and ascend to there next station of life gracefully. It will in time prove to be more costly not to provide for a right granted by the most primitive cultures since beginning of time to the aged. It will prove to be more expensive because it is the so called “aged” in society who has the experience necessary to evolve to the next level of growth desired by the younger generation; who not only have this experience but are willing to pass it on at little or no cost when given the chance, a proven fact that dates all the way back to the first known civilization.

What Do Those Blood Pressure Numbers Mean?

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 16:40:05 -0600

by D Ruplinger

The body is an amazing and complicated system. Every time a person’s heart beats, blood is released from the heart and spread throughout the body via the blood vessels (arteries, capillaries and veins are types of blood vessels). Oxygen is retrieved from the lungs and deposited throughout the body via the blood vessels. Carbon dioxide is carried to the heart via the blood vessels and is sent to the lungs so the carbon dioxide can be released and a new supply of oxygen can be picked up.

Live Longer With Exercise

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 16:24:32 -0600

by Gabe Mirkin

Many recent studies show that people die from inactivity, not just from aging. We know that as people age, they lose muscle, their immunities weaken and because of their weakened immunity, they are more likely to die of cancer and infectious diseases. As you age, you lose your ability to kill germs because of lack of muscle. When germs get into your body, you must make white blood cells and proteins called antibodies to kill them. Antibodies and cells are made from protein and the only place that you can store extra protein is in your muscles. When you have large muscles, you have a ready source of protein to make antibodies and cells. When you have small muscles, you have a very limited source of amino acids to make protein, so your immunity may be inadequate for its job of killing germs.

Buy HGH and Stunt the Aging Process

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 16:13:29 -0600

by Christopher Luck

Nobody likes to grow old – or at least, nobody likes to look old – and while there is nothing we can do about the inevitable passing of one day into the next, there are many things we can do to limit the speed with which our bodies begin to look and feel older. HGH translates into ‘human growth hormone’, which is a complex protein produced by the pituitary gland to facilitate the replenishment of body tissue, encourage muscle growth, healing, and an array of other uses which keep your body – for lack of a better phrase – in good working order.

Some Good Advice for Old Men

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 15:43:14 -0600

by John T. Jones, PhD

Things are different when you are old. To save your self a lot of grief, Old Man, take my advice:

NEVER eat corn-on-the-cob in public, especially if you have a beard. There is something disgusting about kernels of corn in an old man’s beard.

WHEN your wife brings you eggs and toast instead of the eggs, ham, and potatoes you ordered, say “Thank you, Dear!” and eat your eggs and toast. If you tell her she forgot the ham and potatoes, she will feel bad because she forgot to bring them. Sooner or later, she will get even with you.

Understanding Aging Skin and Wrinkles

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 15:37:25 -0600

by John Sirlin

We’ve all seen the pictures of elderly men and women whose skin shows the wear and tear of aging. While wrinkles may be considered a sign of wisdom and experience, most of us would rather not have them. Wrinkles may look cute and cuddly on a Sharpei but they aren’t so appealing for those of us who have to look at ourselves in the mirror on a daily basis.

Wrinkles and other signs of aging can appear just about anywhere on the human body however; they tend to be more prevalent in areas that have had extensive exposure to the sun. The most common breading grounds for wrinkles tend to be the face, hands, forearms, and neck. There are several categories of skin wrinkles including fine lines, surface lines, and deep furrows. Anti wrinkle treatments are generally most effective on fine lines. Deep creases typically require more drastic measures to correct.