What happens to DHEA levels as we age?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is produced primarily by our adrenal glands and has an important effect including being an important buffer for our sex hormones.
Read More
Tag: disease
High-protein diets: benefits and risks
If we eat more protein than our requirements, it cannot be stored as amino acids, but must be...
Read More
Elements of aging – Oxidative stress
When metal parts age,  like the hinge on your door or nails in the fence, they become rusty. This...
Read MorePreventing colon cancer
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...
Read More
Are disease and aging the same thing?
In most people’s minds, getting old is synonymous with disease. Aging alters the onset,...
Read More