Dr Merlin Thomas, Author at Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging

Elements of aging – Oxidative stress

Posted by Dr Merlin Thomas | Healthy Aging, Oxidative Stress |

When metal parts age, like the hinge on your door or nails in the fence, they become rusty. This...

Omega-3 and aging

Posted by Dr Merlin Thomas | Nutrition |

The case for inclusion of omega-3s in our diets keeps building and building. Research published in...

Preventing colon cancer

Posted by Dr Merlin Thomas | Cancer, Colon Cancer, Disease Prevention |

Cancer of the colon affects nearly one in 20 adults. Regular screening is the best way to prevent death from colon cancer. Most colon cancers arise from polyps, which are small outgrowths from the surface of the colon. Although...

Antioxidant defences for the aging skin

Posted by Dr Merlin Thomas | Skin, Skin rejuvenation |

To retain its youthful appearance, our skin incorporates a number of antioxidant defenses. With...

Oxidative damage & aging

Posted by Dr Merlin Thomas | Healthy Aging, Oxidative Stress |

It is vitally important to include antioxidants in your diet and there are many and varied ways to increase your intake of antioxidants apart from supplementation. Eat fresh food: Plant a vege garden. If you are in an apartment...