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24-06-2023Your skin is a superhero
How to Support Your Body’s Biggest Organ. Your skin is a remarkable organ that serves as a protective barrier between your body and the external environment. Not only does it shield you from harmful elements, but it also plays a crucial role in temperature regulation, immune...
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09-06-2023Hormesis or when stress is good for us
What is hormesis? Hormesis is a biological phenomenon that describes a biphasic response of cells or organisms to a stressor or low-dose exposure to a potentially harmful agent. It is characterized by a beneficial effect or improved function at low doses or intensities of the...
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25-11-2018Anti-aging: Research focuses on our intestinal microbiome
An increasing number of studies have addressed the answer to a very important question: do the bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract hold the key to healthy aging? According to mythology, Tithonus asked the gods to grant him immortality but failed to ask from them eternal...
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04-02-2015Cadmium and Aging
Cadmium May Accelerate Cellular Aging Associated with cardiovascular disease, respiratory disorders, and cancers, cadmium exposure typically occurs via the inhalation of tobacco smoke, eating fruits and vegetables grown in contaminated soil, or living near an industrial site....