Interest in resveratrol has waned a bit. When research first showed that it extended life in organisms like yeast and the fruit fly (Drosophila), it was everywhere. Plus it didn’t hurt that one source is red wine. Though it is clear that resveratrol has a range of benefits in many organisms, evidence in humans has [...]
Tag Archives: inflammation
Skin Inflammation The Next Anti-Aging Product Target
May 24, 2010 – 11:08 am
Several skin product manufacturers are now promoting their skin products as anti-inflammatory. The theory is that skin aging is due to inflammation. It is clear that inflammation does play a role in aging. Disease states such as uncontrolled diabetes cause an increase the rate of development of some markers of aging. Plus there is an [...]
Why Is Belly Fat Bad?
February 5, 2010 – 11:56 am
We all know that having lots of belly fat is bad. We are told that it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and a range of other health problems. But why is belly fat bad? There are number of reasons but I will explain one of the major ones. This has to do with [...]
How Exercise Helps Cardiovascular Disease
January 31, 2010 – 9:34 pm
We are frequently told that exercise is good for us. It reduces the risk of a range of diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. What is often not clear is why it is good for us. How exactly does exercise help? Here is one way that researchers have found that exercise helps with cardiovascular [...]
