Medicine’s focus has long been on treating specific diseases. We have radiation treatments to combat cancer tumors, cholesterol-lowering drugs to stave off heart attacks, and insulin to control diabetes.

But imagine if there were a drug that would slow down the aging process itself, a drug that didn’t just treat a single disease but instead targeted multiple diseases of old age at once? It may sound far-fetched, but that’s precisely what longevity scientists are working hard to produce.

“It’s not just that we’re trying to make people live longer; we’re trying to make people live healthier. This is an exciting time for research,” says Felipe Sierra, director of the Division of Aging Biology at the National Institute on Aging.

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Pomegranates play a role in health for their anti aging properties in many cultures around the world. You can find pomegranate juice and other products touting the health benefits of pomegranates in almost any grocery in the United States. Are pomegranates worth the extra price?

What is a Pomegranate Anyway?

Pomegranates come from small fruit tress that originally came from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. These trees have been cultivated all around the world for thousands of years. You can even find pomegranate trees in California.
Health Claims of Pomegranates
The pomegranate fruit contains high levels of antioxidants, vitamin C, as well as other vitamins and minerals. All these nutritional components lead to claims of boosting the immune system, helping the heart and even fighting cancer.
Are the Health Claims About Pomegranates True?

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Q: I’m worried I may have been exposed to HIV. Are there any tests that can tell me immediately if I’ve been infected? How accurate are they? What’s the most accurate test currently available?

A: Yes, it is possible to get a rapid test for HIV—with a result in as little as 20 minutes. Rapid HIV testing can be done with a blood test or using saliva collected by swabbing the inside of the mouth. The blood test is slightly more accurate.

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Have we finally found the fountain of youth? A Harvard study finds that an enzyme, when administered to mice – reversed the aging process and found that the enlarged brain had shrunk, organs had atrophied and the sense of smell had vibrantly returned.

The initial experiment was to find if the process of aging can be stopped or slowed down in order to allow people live healthier and more productive lives. What they found was shocking.

“We were expecting to slow or perhaps stabilize the aging process. Instead, we saw a dramatic reversal in the symptoms of aging.”

, according to Dr. Ronald DePinho, director of the Belfer Institute at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute who authored the paper in the Journal of Nature.

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These food and drink options will help your body fight off the damage caused by aging (see exotic anti-aging foods for some odder longevity foods). Just work them into your daily and weekly meal plans and you’ll be getting extra vitamins, antioxidants and other substances that will help your body fight age-related illnesses and be anti aging resources for you. Start today!

1. Avocados

Avocados lead my list of anti-aging foods because that are just so delicious. Of course, avocados are loaded with healthy fats to help improve your cholesterol, but the main reason to eat avocados is because they taste so good.

2. Walnuts

I know I need to eat more omega-3s and that fish are a great source, but I have to admit that possible mercury contamination of fish has got me a bit scared off. That’s where walnuts come in. Turns out that walnuts are a great (and mercury-free) source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Eat a handful or two a day for all your omega-3 needs.

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What is the leading killer in America? Heart disease; it’s the number one cause of death in the United States. The sad part is that you can prevent heart disease simply by watching your diet. With hectic work schedules and the popularity of fast food restaurants, it’s no surprise that the average American is overweight. So it’s time to say NO to those greasy fries and walk the path towards better health.

Eating Healthy

One can always lower their chance of getting heart disease by choosing their foods more wisely. For a healthier heart one should eat:

Less Sodium: Although we need some sodium in our diets, most of us consume too much of it. Eating less salt helps lower blood pressure, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease. So, avoid adding unnecessary salt to foods and steel clear of prepackaged salty snacks.

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The U.S. cosmetics industry raked in more than $32 billion in 2004, with sales of skin care products bringing in the largest share — more than $8 billion. Americans are shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat skin problems such as acne, wrinkles and dryness, but most consumers are overlooking the cheapest, safest and most effective remedies: healing foods.

A host of healthy, natural foods offer potent healing and preventative powers to remedy a wide range of skin troubles. These foods can dramatically improve skin for a fraction of the price of costly cosmetics or dermatologist visits:

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When you compare anti wrinkle eye cream
, you should look for high quality natural ingredients. You would want those things for use anywhere on the body, but the skin around the eyes is particularly sensitive and prone to damage.

The best anti wrinkle eye cream works for any skin type. Most cosmetic companies suggest that you buy a product based on your “skin-type”. In truth, the skin’s type is “human”.

Men and women do have specific problems, but the skin’s type is not naturally oily or dry. When we suffer from excess oiliness or dryness, it is usually caused by the products that we use on our faces and bodies.

Best Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream Ingredients

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Good skin. It is often the least thought of part of health care and maintenance one considers. The epidermis is the largest organ of the human body. So, it is important that as we age we take good care of it. Skin resilience, a term that dermatologists say gives your skin the amazing power to persevere over the harmful effects of sun, smoke, and stress. It is the power to quickly repair and regenerate, however, as we age skin resilience slows down and loses it’s age defying power, thus degenerating and showing signs of wear.

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