Living To 150

Scientists have ‘modified’ tomatoes to make them purple. They have done this by modifying them genetically such that they contain anthocyanins. 
Anthocyanins are a type of a class of substance called flavonoids, which show anti-oxidant activity. Flavonoids produce yellow, red or blue colouration in flowers and fruit. They also offer protection against insects and microbes. [...]

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Our DNA is unique to each individual. Our DNA can reveal various information about us which could be vital for our healthcare.
For example, once we know exactly the blueprint of our DNA, this will help us to know:

Which diseases we are prone to
Which nutrients we need more than the average person [...]

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The conference on longevity at Convergence08 has now been booked and I am looking forward to meeting other ‘longevity enthusiasts’.
Having decided to go to the conference, and having recently seen An Inconvenient Truth‘ Al Gores’s film on climate change/global warming, I wanted to offset the environmental damage caused by my flight.
(OK - I know the [...]

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The poison - Acrylamide - is also in Tesco own label ‘hoops’, Hula Hoops and Duchy Original Crisps.
Acrylamide has the "potential to cause cancer even at very low levels of exposure". The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been studying the levels of acrylamide in common foods for 3 years. It has been tricky for [...]

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In a few years, Down’s Syndrome testing will soon be a matter of a blood test early in pregnancy, rather than amniocentesis.
The latter procedure has a risk of causing miscarriage as well as increasing stress as it can only be carried out later in the pregnancy.
For those who choose to scan for Down’s Syndrome, [...]

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It is certain than Calorie Restriction (CR) in rodents extends their lifespan, as shown by numerous studies. Exactly how calorie restriction promotes longevity is not clear, though a low level of a factor in the blood called IGF-1 might be involved, it is thought.
To test this, researchers tested whether calorie restricted human had a low [...]

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Researchers at Leeds University, UK, have created new ‘bioisensor’ technology which will help diagnose diseases such as cancer, heart disease and multiple sclerosis much more quickly.
The technology is capable of being put into a portable hand-held device similar in size to a mobile phone. Different sensors will test for different diseases.
(Didn’t they have [...]

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The Mercola Newsletter is subscribed to by over a million people. You might like to think about subscribing.
At Dr Joseph Mercola’ site, there is also a blog and information on a range of health products. There is also a link to details of the clinic he runs.
Here is a video produced by Dr Mercola’s [...]

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My blood pressure is down. Not that it has ever been worryingly high; on the rare occasions I have taken it, it’s been around 125/85. That is pretty good.
A friend has hypertension, so I bought a blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on it.
After a week or so I took my own [...]

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November 15-16th, 2008
This conference looks just brilliant. Relaxed, informal, networking with other enthusiasts and it should be fascinating.
Half the programme is generated by individuals setting up their own meetings and discussions; and the rest can choose to attend those they are interested in. There are meals for more networking on the Friday and the [...]

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