Despite downright silly and inaccurate headlines just a few weeks ago proclaiming that fish oil supplements rich in omega-3 fatty acids are a waste of money, now comes research that reveals the opposite. Taking enough of these supplements appears to have enormous health benefits -- including dramatic anti-aging effects. Last month, Natural News told readers the truth about a ... Continue Reading
Telomeres and Aging
Chromosomes, DNA & Telomeres To get to grips with telomeres, it is necessary to understand what chromosomes and DNA are, and what they do. Some of you may recall high school biology classes, where you would have learned about the work of James Watson and Francis Crick, who first described the structure of the DNA molecule in an article published in 1953. For those who ... Continue Reading
Would You Take Blood Test To Measure Telomeres?
You knew it was coming...now that we know that telomere length can determine aging in your body, it was only a matter of time that a blood test would become available to the general public that could tell them how long (or short) their telomeres are. In this ABC news report, it was reported that the blood test to measure telomeres would be available in the UK later this year ... Continue Reading