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Imagine if you will the intricate network that makes up the human body.Think of the organs and tissues, the numerous hormones,neurotransmitters, peptides and amino acid.

Longevity

Probably no one understands baby boomers as well as David Foo.

Aging, Longevity and Anti-Aging MedicineHow many times have you heard someone make a birthday toast with

the wish, "Live long and prosper?" You've probably thought of this asnothing more than a good-humoured gesture.

Celebrate Life"Life is a great adventure, or it is nothing."--Helen Keller "One of the

wonderful things about being alive is that it is never too late.

Herbs for Longevity

We're all aging all the time. As we grow older, our metabolism--thebody's chemical and physical changes from producing energy from

food and oxygen in cells--becomes less efficient.

Successful Aging

Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, from47 years in 1900 to approaching 80 years today.

Anti-Aging: Immortality or Bunk?

The concept of anti-aging is cropping up all over the place. Popular books, high-profile doctors and purveyors of drugs and nutritional

supplements all claim to have the inside track on anti-aging. But whatdoes it really mean? To kick off this new column, let's take a look at

what anti-aging is-and isn't..

How is Your Mental Muscle?

Certain conditions also greatly accelerate this aging, while hyperten.

Diet, Exercise And Supplements Help Keep Your Heart YoungIn most industrialized countries, the incidence of cardiovascular

disease goes up with age. Canada is no exeption-heart disease is thenumber-one cause of death in this country. However, this may havemore to do with lifestyle factors such as diet, inactivity and stress thanwith aging.

Preventing Medication Mishaps in SeniorsPeople are living longer than ever before. For example, a Canadian

born in 1960 can expect to live 20 years longer than one who was bornin 1900.

Clear Vision, Sharp Hearing: Sense the Differences

Although memory loss heads the list of concerns among agingCanadians, vision and hearing loss are far more likely to afflict us as

we get older. These common changes can impair your ability to drive,

read and enjoy simple pleasures.

MovementIf we could bottle the benefits of physical exercise, we would have one

of the most powerful anti-aging remedies known. Physical activityrejuvenates virtually every organ in your body, adding energy to your

days and years to your life.

How to Slow Cellular Aging-Fast!

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Did you know your body's cells host visitors from another time andplace? The mitochondria, energy-producing factories in every one of your cells, are descendants of independent, free-living organisms.Mitochondria have unique DNA, separate and distinct from cellular

DNA.

Muscle Mass Mastery

If we're not careful, by retirement, we could lose one-third to one-half of our muscle tissue. This debilitating condition, called sarcopenia, is nowconsidered one of the top biomarkers of aging: its specific physicaltraits are used to measure the progress of aging.

Spring Into Your Autumn YearsPeople with a positive attitude toward aging can adjust very well when

individual circumstances change. Their positive outlook allows them toadapt to the inevitable physical and biochemical changes of the bodythat are associated with the natural processes of aging. W ith a healthyoutlook on the golden years, even unpredictable setbacks and

disabilities can be managed successfully.

Not Now, Grim Reaper ... Another Time, PerhapsWoody Allen said, "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there

when it happens. Thanks to tremendous gains in life expectancy - at an

all-time high average of 79.

Practice Mental CalisthenicsI asked my friend Dennis why he's so optimistic about life and

physically active at age 79. He regularly walks, hikes, exercises, andswim.

The Fountain of YouthThe fountain of youth is at our fingertips. Fruits and vegetables contain

antioxidants, little free-radical scavengers that just may be our fountainof youth. Antioxidants exert many positive effects on the body.

Clear Vision, Sharp Hearing: Sense the DifferencesAlthough memory loss heads the list of concerns among

agingCanadians, vision and hearing loss are far more likely to aff lict usas weget older.These common changes can impair your ability to drive,

read and enjoy simplepleasures. Fortunately, you can do several thingsto preserve your eyesightand hearing..

Metabolic AgingEverybody wants to live a long and healthy life. If you carry excessbody fat on your frame, though, you may be setting yourself up for a

shorter lifespan than the one you were aiming for.

Forever Young

All of us want to have longer and healthier lives, and while some of usare dealt a better hand than others in life's genetic lottery, there aremany ways we can maximize the potential we are born with.

Integrative MedicineRecently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Andrew Weil, a

pioneer and world-renowned leader in the field of integrative medicine.

After teaching and writing about natural and preventive medicine for over 35 years, Dr. Weil provides a unique approach to health care,which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.

Does Obesity Really Affect How We Age?As we age, we tend to notice a loss of muscle mass, strength, bone

mass, and energy potential. Meanwhile, body fat increases, skinwrinkles, mood changes occur, and immunity declines. New scientific


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research is shedding light on why we age and how we may be able toslow the process.

Age Gracefully in the Garden of Eden

One Century and CountingOn August 14, alongside a room full of friends at the Azure nightclub in

Vancouver, Doug McIntyre marked his centurion year with dancing,cake, and a heartfelt speech.

Antiaging or Healthy Aging?With the growing number of baby boomers entering their golden years,interest in antiaging is at an all-time high. Although we may not be ableto stop the aging process, healthy aging can help minimize the effects

of time by optimizing our health along the way.

Move It or Lose It

Aging is inevitable. It is possible, however, to curb many of the effectsof aging with regular physical activity. We all want to maintain quality of

life and good health as we age, and exercise is essential to maintaininggood health. The less we move, the more susceptible we are to various

conditions and diseases, and thus the vicious cycle of inactivity begins.

A Fine BalanceThere are signs not a result of normal aging that indicate an elderly

person may be experiencing problems with drugs or alcohol. Suchsigns can inc lude loss of appetite, confusion, anxiety, falling,

sleepiness, sadness, irri tability, unexplained chronic pain, and bruises.

Supplementing the 50+

While entering the realm of seniorhood, our risk of many age-relatedhealth problems, such as macular degeneration, osteoarthritis, and

mental deterioration increases. Here are several supplements thatnutritional scientists are advising we include in our daily health

programs to enhance the quality and quantity of our elder years.

Forever strong

Add longer walks to your exercise routine

Mid-life mindsavers

Realistic relationships

Hysterical medicine

Exercise and Youth

Gym Safety Tip for Senior Citizens

Healthy Aging

How Do You Get to Work?

Change is Good


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Move Your Mood

Active Healing

Teenage Irony

Live Leaner, Live Longer?

Avoid the Surgeon's KnifeLattes in hand, my friend Natalie and I were at an urban coffee bar catching up. A pretty woman in her thirties with two kids and a flashybut stressful job, Natalie confessed she felt saggy and tired and was

longing to regain her youthful spark.

Healthy at 100

If you're reading this magazine, you're already on a path to better health. Sometimes, by reminding ourselves of where we've come from,

we realize just how much progress we've made.

Slow Down and Just Smell the Coffee

The majority of people today unwittingly exacerbate their stressresponse by consuming too many caffeinated beverages-especiallycoffee.

Fabulous Over 50Earlier this year, the Toronto Star ran an article about the perfect baby

boomer couple who lives such a well-balanced life, complete with dailyurine dehydration checks, that you're awed - until you get to the end of

the article and discover the kicker: the whole story's a joke.

As Young as You Feel?

Sometimes it's easy to forget I'm getting older. I look in the mirror andthere I am, same as always. I mention something about my teenager

and people say that they can't believe I'm old enough to be the mother of a 13-year-old.

Building a Health ReserveHoping to be a healthy elder? Then stock your health bank as faithfullyas your f inancial one. Healthy aging requires preparation. This month's

Research Watch discusses what you need to know to build up your health reserves for a long and healthy life.

Elder Care in CanadaThe lobby at the New Vista Care Home in Burnaby, British Columbia, isalive with chatter and laughter. A comfortable lounge area invitesvisitors to sit, but I wait my turn by checking out the sign that spells out

the home's mission.

The Sandwich Generation

When Naz Deravian became a mom for the first time, she found herself embracing her new baby gir l, Luna, and her new role, with utter joy.But the 36-year-old actor was also worried about her own mom, who atthe time was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Eat Well-Age Well

Getting older isn't what it used to be. Seniors are staying active well intotheir golden years, people are retiring later, and 60 is the new 40. The

latest generation of retirees is more active and health-conscious-and

living the motto "a rolling stone gathers no moss.


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Healthy AgingEat less, exercise more, get enough sleep, and avoid stress. Even after

all this advice, our arsenal against aging isn't necessarily completewithout longevity-boosting nutritional supplements.

Seniors on the GoA couple of noon hours a week, George Martin can be found at a

downtown Vancouver fitness class, balancing on top of a big, brightstability ball or doing multiple sets of bicep curls with heavy weights. At

78 Martin keeps up with the best of them.

Long Live Healthy AgingRead the news, though, and instead of a positive spin on longevity you

might catch yet another tale about how the aging of the baby boomers

is doing nothing but straining publicly funded services.


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