We hear a lot--a lot!--about the things we should fear when it comes to getting older. Memory loss. Osteoporosis. Sagging skin. But, since we can't exactly just stop getting older, maybe we can take a look at some of the new research being done to help ease the process...
* Vitamin B12 might play a role in helping protect seniors against Alzheimer's. Researchers aren't exactly sure how yet--they do know it involves more than just taking a B12 supplement--but this could be good news for neurodegenerative diseases.
* Strawberries, blueberries, acai berries (and other dark-colored berries) contain polyphenolics, which help protect the brain against age-related mental decline.
* Scientists have discovered a handful of genes that control the way they age. They're working on treatments to target those genes, in the hopes of minimizing age-related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
* Researchers are also studying the resveratrol that's in red wine for the possibility it might extend our lifespans.
Do think much about aging? What do you fear about getting older (if anything)? What's your aging philosophy?
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