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by wickedwillie on July 23rd, 2004

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What exactly causes our bodies to age?

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  • by Mary Siever on August 8th, 2004

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    Damage to the mitochondrial of cells as one ages is ...well the cause of aging.

    http://www.betterhumans.com/News/news.aspx?articleID=2004-05-28-3

    Free radicals contribute to this and as individuals get older there is more free radical activity due to lifestyle, attitude, diet and activity level.

    Other research indicates accumulation of abnormal proteins.

    http://hdlighthouse.org/research/general/updates/0073aging.phtml

    There are things you can do to slow down aging; stocking up on anti-oxidants, supplementing with Vit C, Vit E and Beta-Carotene as well as consuming a highly nutritious diet, exercising regularly and remaining positive and keeping stress low, as well as treating others with kindness and respect will go far for ensuring this.

    This is a terrific book for helping lead a healthy and happy life as you get older:

    http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060985003/qid=1091976025/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/701-3068317-0461124

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