Anti-Aging: Turning Back the Body Clock Perhaps the most intimidating thought about
growing old is the idea that age brings chronic disease
and disability. The progression of many common chronic
diseases involves oxidative stress and antioxidants
are valuable in their management. For example, diabetes
is a disease of premature aging where the complications
of diabetes occur as a result of continuing oxidative
stress. It is possible to obtain a youthful appearance
with cosmetic surgery but health and longevity comes
from within the body. A true approach to anti-aging
medicine is to start by defining those diseases that
commonly result in premature death and disability and
to address these diseases by preventative medicine. |