Biomedical Anti-Aging Studies

The main definition of “aging successful” is said to be, “successful gaining includes three main components: low probability of disease and disease-related disability, high cognitive and physical functional capacity, and active engagement with life” (Rowe & Kahn, 433). The first component of low probability of disease-related disability does not only refer to the physical disease itself being present in the persons body, but also the severity of the risk of the factors of such disease(s). High cognitive and physical functional capacity depicts what the individual can do and not just what they do. Finally active engagement with life deals with how the individual interacts with others (interpersonal relations) and creating societal value without any return (productive activity) (Rowe & Kahn, 433). We are going to look into the lives of Roger Gentilehomme and Earl Blassingame and analyze if they are considered to be “aging well” based on variety of articles as well as personal opinion.

The humanity of aging is a concept sometimes hard to grasp. Understanding why we are

Society and medical care professionals are inundated with diseases that may have caused death 100 years ago or even 50 years ago. Advancements in science and technology is prolonging life expectancy for people. The National Institute of Aging focuses on health illness for the aging population and how research and studies can provide better quality of life for the extended years of life. The organization is sphere headed by two offices and division that are designed to address specific areas of the aging population. The offices work the divisions to help guide their focus for the he crucial research.

In Health and Aging, it was discussed that optimal aging is what all of older adults should try to achieve, instead of successful aging. Using the term successful aging is too exclusive because it makes individual feel that they only have two choices, to succeed or to fail, indicating a possible path of failing. We have to account of everyone individuality and that not everyone can mentally and physically be fully engaged in life due to limitations of disease or disability. Optimal aging enables the opportunity to include illnesses and disabilities, letting individuals know that they all have the capacity to adapt to changes accumulated in their lives. Furthermore, with optimal aging, individuals can take action like developing healthy lifestyles earlier in their life trajectory to prevent or postpone chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, obesity, and respiratory disease. Those actions include exercising regularly, sustaining a healthy diet, limiting the usages tobacco and alcohol, and maintaining regular visit to the family physicians. If individuals are not proactive toward their physical, mental and social health then negative consequences can appear later in their lives. I believe that we are doing a good job of raising awareness for problems that can be preventable. For diseases that are not preventable like Alzheimer's Disease, we are doing better than the last century by

The greater longevity and improved health seen at older ages in many parts of the world represent one of the crowning achievements of the last century, but also present a significant

There are fears that the recent generation and their children’s generation will age less successfully than the current older one – no surprise given that, although rates of cigarette smoking are falling, more people are drinking heavily, only a minority of adults exercise often enough to maintain good health and obesity rates have greatly increased over the last 20 years.

A report published by the Orgainsation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) identifies lifespan as key societal wellness barometer. [1] The group is a forum created to improve financial, physical and mental wellbeing for all global citizens. [2] Through the organization, governments collaborate to improve the human condition. Using data gathered from various global sources, the group members make recommendations designed to improve humanity’s welfare. The research scope varies from high-level census data to detailed worldwide tax rates. Among these data, the organization recognizes remarkable improvements in human life expectancy over the last half century, which is now 80-years long. [1]

In order to better understand aging-associated diseases, it is first necessary to define what aging is. Aging is a complex, multifactorial process of harmful mutations in cells and tissues that are accumulated over time and result in an increased risk of disease and, eventually, death (Tosato, Zamboni, Ferrini, & Cesari, 2007, p. 401). Contrary to the belief that aging can be cured through medical advances, it is scientifically accepted that, while human life expectancy has increased, the human life span has remained largely unchanged for the past 100,000 years (Tosato et al., p. 401). Therefore, future developments in aging research ought to focus on addressing treatment and prevention of major aging-associated diseases that will

1. David Sinclair had valid points in his presentation. It is a fact, that aging is the root cause of many chronic diseases. David’s research indicates that keeping all the body parts working together especially the brain is the key to longevity. David’s presentation was revealing and eye opening. I agree aging is an illness that deserves to be treated, however there is much controversy concerning this subject. Many people believe aging is not a disease so scientists should not engage in researching this subject. Is it morally acceptable or should we uphold the natural human lifecycle? Slowing down aging can improve the quality of life; people may be healthier, more active, and can lead a fuller life. Preserving health and extending life

The fountain of youth has so far remained elusive to humanity, but modern scientific innovations have opened the door for realistic immortality, or at least a far extended lifespan. However, the means to create immortal people is burdened with moral and ethical controversy - do we want to be immortal? Humanity has much to gain from researching the extension of human life, but should work under limitations because although it offers people the chance to live healthier lives, the boundaries of social morality begin to fracture once immortality becomes possible.

Like the very definition of success, successful aging means many different things to different people. While the subject of successful and vital aging can be inspiring and empowering, it undoubtedly requires flexibility and adaptation in response to changes in health and functioning that are quite common as individuals inevitably age. Through formulated theories and suppositions proposed throughout decades in gerontological studies, many agree upon consistencies that exist across chronological aging. However, there are many more individual paths and much heterogeneity among older adults. As a result, gerontologists in the years have incorporated issues such as privileges or disadvantage across the lifespan to better attempt to address some of the diversity among older adults to foster optimal or successful aging.

Women age as their body cells die and when new healthy cell generation is hindered simultaneously. Premature aging can result from inadequate nutrition caused by years of poor dietary habits. Why? Because our bodies need certain amounts of vitamins to produce healthy cells and repair damaged cells. For many women, healthy cells can promote anti aging more than anything else

If you have thin skin, then you must think twice before applying any chemical. You must choose a cream or serum that improves the texture of your skin and provide the required elasticity. Advanced anti-aging serums and creams are also helpful in repairing your damaged skin and protect it from harmful UV

While biologists in the field of aging, known as biogerontologists, work earnestly to understand and investigate the fundamental biology of aging, there are anti-aging entrepreneurs capitalizing on vulnerable populations with false promises of longevity and the fountain of youth. In an attempt to educate the public, and differentiate the pseudoscientists from the legitimate biologists, three scientists published an article stating there was no marketed intervention that could slow, stop, or reverse the aging process, and cautioned that some products may even be dangerous (Binstock, 2003). An international roster of 51 physicians and scientists endorsed these biogerontologists in a position statement expressing the biological research that has been done, and the lack of interventions currently available to slow the progression of aging. The position statement was published in several scientific journals and a summarized version of this statement was published in the AARP bulletin,

Humanity has come a long way as we evolve and adapt to the changing environment. Through the years, we have managed to overcome several limitations, which in the past were nothing more than dreams. We succeeded in landing on the moon and communicating over long distance, yet there are still some boundaries we have yet to cross despite our best effort. Aging is an inevitable process of nature. While we cannot stop the ticking clock in our body, we have made it possible for aging to be delayed and relieved to a great extent through advance technology and modern governance. High-tech equipments and medications are available for the treatments of more illnesses as our understanding of medicine improves and governments nowadays are doing