Three U.S. Scientists Share 2009 Nobel Health

Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak, Monday (5 / 10) declared the winner of the Nobel Prize for Medicine 2009. these three scientists from the United States.
They got the Nobel Prize for their findings to explain how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase. Thus the reason that the Board issued the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute Nobel in Sweden.
The Nobel Prize in 2009 it managed to solve the big problems in biology, namely how chromosomes can be perfectly copied during cell division and how they are protected from degradation.
"Recipients of this Nobel Prize discovery reveals a fundamental mechanism in the cell, which is the basis for the development of the discovery of new treatments," the Nobel jury said.
In addition to Health Prize, Nobel Laureate in Physics will be announced on Tuesday, followed by the Nobel laureate in chemistry on Wednesday, the Nobel Literature on Thursday, Nobel Peace Prize on Friday and Economics next Monday.
The annual Nobel Prize was announced in October it was normal and submitted on December 10, anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish businessman and inventor of dynamite, who died in 1896.
Alfred Nobel died in young age and donate a large fortune by establishing a prize every year for the benefit of mankind. The prize is held since 1901 and consists of a medal, a plaque, and each masaing cash of 10 million Swedish kronor (about USD 14.1 billion dollars) for setiao field.

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Unlocking the Mystery of Aging Sunscreen

You who like to watch The Oprah Winfrey Show certainly no stranger to the face of Dr. Mehmet C. Oz. He was so good at explaining the particulars of health and medical complex with a very simple and popular. No wonder the book he wrote with Dr. Michael F. Roizen 2007 entitled You Staying Young: The Owner's Manual to Extending Your Warranty best seller number one New York Times.
This book has been translated into Indonesian, and has just been published by Publisher Qanita (Mizan group) under the title Staying Young: Kick to get around to Youth Work Genes Throughout Life. Interestingly, in this book have discussed two things, namely telomeres and mitochondria, both part of the cell that affect how quickly our aging process.
About the telomere, it turns out this year, three researchers who investigate: Carol Greider and Elizabeth Blackburn, and Jack Szoztak, a Nobel Prize of Medicine. They are judged meritorious discover how chromosomes are protected telomere and telomerase enzyme so that the process of aging can be slowed. Telomere is often compared with the plastic on the ends of shoelaces (aglet) who hold to the rope shoe that does not decompose (Kompas, 6 / 10).
In the book You Staying Young, Oz and Roizen writes: "Every time our cells divide, telomeres will shorten, as the end of shoelaces are obsolete because it is too often used. When the patron at the loose ends of chromosomes, DNA and tasseled laces and you will become more difficult to use. That's what causes cells to stop dividing and growing. When the cells can no longer help realize your cell suicide program (apoptosis) is activated, which will affect the condition of aging. However, your body also has a protein called telomerase, which automatically equip and restructure the ends of chromosomes so that cells of the body (and you) stay healthy. "
That short telomeres of which can occur due to a stressful life. "Pressure is the weight of life can greatly affect the way cells divide, or stop dividing. With meditation, you will be able to repair telomeres and slow down aging, "said Oz and Roizen.
Mitochondria as generators
What about the mitochondria? If telomere contained in chromosomes in the nucleus of cells, mitochondria are outside the cell nucleus. In the single cell of our bodies there are hundreds of mitochondria, which serves to change the nutrients from food into forms the body of energy utilized in carrying out its functions.
"They act as a major driver of metabolic processes. Function and dysfunction conditions they became the backbone of the construct theory of aging, "wrote the two American doctors, who compared the mitochondria with body building power plants.
If mitochondria sliced ​​horizontally, it would seem like a maze pattern, and in one there are dozens mitokondrion deoksiribo-nucleic acid strand (DNA). When mitochondria convert food into energy forms, they produce oxygen free radicals-molecules cause of the inflammation that is harmful to the mitochondria. Like the old production, mitochondria spew more of an aging industrial waste into the environment.
More and more free radicals will be much more damage to mitochondrial DNA so that they do not work efficiently. Mean mitochondria do not get most of the energy derived from burning sugar and oxygen. As a result, decreased levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy source, although our bodies get adequate nutrition intake.
Damage caused by inflammation that occurs in the cell body and this causes some mitochondrial disorder associated with aging, including clogged arteries that cause heart attacks. Mitochondrial damage also occurs in people with diabetes because mitochondria affect the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin.
Popular explanation of mitochondria above Sangkot praised by Prof. Dr. Marzuki, Director of the Eijkman Molecular Biological Institute, a research and has written hundreds of papers on this body cell apparatus. "It's true that similar mitochondrial generator producing electricity and energy in our bodies," he said when met yesterday.
According Sangkot, research on the most ATP made in mitochondria that has produced two Nobel Prize in Chemistry, in 1978 to Peter Mitchell (who discovered the model of biological energy transfer through the formulation of the theory of osmotic chemical commonly known as the Proton Motive Force) and the 1997 for Paul D Boyer, John E Walker, and Jens C. Skou which proves the process of ATP synthesis.
"Mitochondrial ATP produced is used by our bodies for movement, body heat, and growth / regeneration. Slowing the aging process can be intervened by increasing the efficiency of ATP production, among others, by the consumption of vitamin K, vitamin C, and coenzyme Q10, "said Sangkot.
Research and theory on the relationship Sangkot mitochondria and aging process of which have been published in the journal Lancet, March 25, 1989. "I and some other researchers found that human mitochondrial activity continued to decline with increasing age. The maximum age limit of the highest human is 120 years old. Want long-lived even longer? Inhibition of mitochondrial damage, "he said.
Whatever the role of mitochondria can not be considered less important than the telomere. Only opportunity to obtain recognition as the Nobel Medicine, according to Sangkot, is much more difficult because the molecular biology of mitochondria is much more difficult and complex than telomere. Although he was one of the pioneering theory of association of mitochondrial damage and aging, busy life as a leader since the Institute Ejikman turned on again in 1990 to make other researchers such as Doug Wallace (USA) leading.
It is a relief Sangkot, the journal Nature in 2004 had published his findings on transgenic mice that experience premature aging because mitochondria DNA synthesis is inhibited. Yazuo Prof. Kagawa, figures ATP synthesis, send new year cards and stated his theory proven.
Also for the collection of paper on mitochondrial years 1974-1995 which he submitted to Monash University, Melbourne, 1997 for higher doctorate (DSc) of his, two professors who judged it to acknowledge the contributions Sangkot in explaining the association of aging with mitochondrial damage.
Not impossible there will be a Nobel Prize of Medicine for research link mitochondria and aging, with or without Sangkot. Also becoming a veil of mystery aging parte.

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Take advantage of Natural Antioxidants to Delay Aging

Utilization of natural antioxidants and preservatives now and for the foreseeable future are not only used for groceries, but it handy to delay premature aging of the so-called anti-aging.

Professor of North Sumatra University (USU) Field Analytical Chemistry at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Mathematics), Prof. Dr. Pina Barus, in Medan on Sunday (4 / 10), as quoted by Reuters said, there is a strong link health status and age life expectancy of humans with their consumption patterns.

Some examples related to the consumption patterns associated with life expectancy can be seen in majority countries such as Japan's long-lived.

Japanese society a lot of eating foods rich in antioxidants, such as nuts, vegetables, fruits, and green tea drinking habits to rare heart disease.

Likewise with the Eskimo people whose lives can not be separated from the consumption of fish, rarely eat fermented milk, the average turns out to have a longer life.

Antioxidants serve to overcome or neutralize free radicals and protects the body from various diseases, including degenerative diseases in the elderly, such as arteriosclerosis, demensu Alzheimer's disease, and helps suppress the old process.

Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals so that atoms with unpaired electrons have electron pairs and no longer wild.
Positive role of antioxidants is to help the body's defense system when there is an element of disease entering the plant and attack the body.

According to Dr. Pina Barus, parent process is not inevitable in the life of every human being. Various attempts were made by humans to prevent the old process, but it can not be stopped, merely slowed.

Old process becomes part of the journey of human life, like a machine that continues to work, a time will wear out and become damaged.

The main thing, namely to keep the machine does not become easily damaged and optimize the function and capacity in accordance with the conditions. The process is like an old man who experienced a very frightening specter for both men and women, and inevitably it does occur in accordance with the growth of age.

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Japanese Spinach, Antiaging and-desist Cancer

Spinach originated from America and New Zealand. In Europe and Australia, originally spinach is an ornamental plant. New in 1960 Australia's population will begin to look spinach as a food ingredient.

Two types of spinach are known in Indonesia is unplug spinach / spinach sekul / spinach and spinach in white / spinach spade / spinach snapper. Preferred because of spinach unplug delicious, soft, giving a sense of cold in the stomach, and launched sewage. The main characteristic of spinach in leaf width.

Types of spinach that is now becoming known is spinacia, which is only eaten the leaves. Examples are spinach Japan spinacia or better known as "horenso." Spinach can now be found in many supermarkets in Indonesia. Spinach cultivation is generally done organically.

Such as spinach general, Japanese spinach is rich in nutrients. Nutrients contained in spinach are vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are contained in many Japanese spinach is vitamin K, A, C, B1, B2, B6, folic acid, and vitamin E. A cup of cooked spinach is the source of the mineral manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.

Spinach is a good source of vitamin K. This vitamin plays a major role in the activation of many types of proteins involved in blood clotting process. Vitamin K also played a role in many processes that occur in the body.

Recent research shows vitamin K plays a role as an antiaging more effective than vitamin E. Vitamin K also plays a role in preventing heart disease and stroke, because it can reduce hardening of the arteries by plaque deposits of calcium.

Some research also suggests vitamin C can act as toxins in cancer cells, but not harm healthy cells. Other functions are also reported in preventing Alzheimer's disease, controlling blood sugar levels, and prevent the cytokine, a messenger that plays a role in causing swelling in the joints during aging occurs.

These vegetables are also good sources of vitamin A which is very good. Useful addition to the organ of vision at night, vitamin A is also beneficial for the immune system, the establishment and maintenance of cells of skin, gastrointestinal tract, and skin membranes.

Spinach is a good source of iron, so needed by women, especially during menstruation to replace lost blood. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin. For children in infancy spinach very well, especially with anemia.

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Uban Not Signs of Aging

White or gray hair is identical to the parent. No wonder that the appearance of gray hair often makes a person feel old before his time. The emergence of white hair is actually associated with melanin or pigment that gives color to the hair. When the pigment production is blocked, then the original color of black hair would turn white.

White hair is actually still the same with your hair long, except that now have no color. Sooner than gray hairs appear on someone's head was also associated with heredity.

"If you are among the older generation there is a gray since I was young, probably you will too," said Diana Bihova, MD, from New York University Medical Center, USA. Vice versa, due to hereditary factors as well there are people over the age of 60 years his hair was still black.

Too often under the sun can also cause rapid hair graying. "Excessive ultraviolet rays cause the pigment cells on the scalp tortured," said Bihova. This causes the pigment early retirement so that gray hairs show up on time.

According Bihova, men usually graying around the temples, then on the side, top, and finally in the rear. The process does not always take place at the same rate, sometimes at a time that appears a lot of gray hair, but at other times a bit. At age 50, nearly 50 percent of men experience hair perubanan on them.

After the hair, gray hair and then followed up on the beard, chest, legs, and eyebrows, then around the armpits and genitals. However, the process can be different in each person.

Some people find white hair makes them look more mature and comfortable with his condition. However, not a few people who want to cover it with paint. This is fine, especially now available various brands of hair dye that is able to cover gray hair but still look natural. Another way to camouflage gray hair is to cut it short so that the gray hair was not too obvious.

Most importantly, though gray, your hair should still be treated. Moreover, with age, hair and scalp also tend to dry out. To maintain good hair condition remains, use a conditioner every time you shampoo.

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Know the Signs and Symptoms of Aging

Physical changes such as hair graying and wrinkled kurit not a major sign of aging. Indeed, the aging process begins to decline even cessation of function of various organs. As a result of decline in function, it appears the various signs and symptoms of aging.
According to Prof. Dr. Wimpie Pangkahila, SpAnd, signs and symptoms of the aging process is basically divided into two parts, the physical signs, such as reduced muscle mass, increased fat, wrinkled skin, decreased memory, impaired sexual function, decreased work capacity, and bone pain . The second is a sign of psychic, among others, decreased vitality, difficulty sleeping, anxious, irritable, and feel no means anymore.
In the book Anti-Aging Medicine, published by Compass, Wimpie doctor explains, in general, the aging process takes place through three steps:
1. Subclinical stage (age 25-35 years) At this stage, most of the hormones in the body begins to decline, the hormone testosterone, growth hormone, and estrogen. The formation of free radicals, which can damage cells and DNA, began to affect the body. This damage is usually not visible from the outside. Therefore, at this stage the person feels and looks normal, no symptoms and signs of aging.
2. Phase transition (age 35-45 years) During this stage, hormone levels decreased to 25 percent. Reduced muscle mass as much as one kilogram every few years. As a result, energy and power was lost, whereas the increase body fat composition. This situation leads to insulin resistance, increases the risk of heart disease, blood vessels, and obesity. At this stage people begin to feel young again and looked older.
3. Clinical stage (age 45 years and over) At this stage, hormone levels decline continues. Occurred also decreased, even the loss absorption capacity of food, vitamins, and minerals. Decreased bone density, muscle mass decreases about one kilogram per year, resulting in an inability to burn calories. Chronic illness becomes more real, the body's organ systems begin to fail.
By seeing this third stage, turns the process of aging does not necessarily expressed by symptoms or complaints. This suggests that people who do not experience these symptoms does not mean not experience aging.

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7 Procrastinator Aging Foods

Healthy life is one key to longevity. To live healthy, we of course need good nutrition and healthy too. Here are some nutritious foods that claim to stay young and stay healthy.

1. Olive oil
Four decades ago, researchers from the Seven Coutries Study concluded that the unsaturated fat with a single chain (monounsaturated) in olive oil are widely useful to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer in the Islands of Crete in Greece. Now the society also we know that olive oil contains folifenol, powerful antioxidants that may prevent age-related diseases.

2. Yogurt
In the 1970s, Soviet Georgia was rumored to have a population of average age of over 100 years more than other countries. Reports at the time claimed that the secret of longevity is yogurt.

Although the power of yogurt in extending the age has not been proved directly, yogurt is a calcium-rich foods can prevent osteoporosis. In addition, yogurt contains good bacteria that help maintain gut health and reduce risk of intestinal illness associated with age

3. Fish
Thirty years ago, researchers began to study why the native Alaska (Inuit) can be free of heart disease. The reason, according to estimates by experts, is the level of fish consumption is incredible. Fish is an abundant omega-3 fats, which help prevent cholesterol buildup in blood vessels and prevent abnormal heart rhythms.

4. Chocolate cocoa
Kuna communities in the San Blas Islands, Panama, have a lower risk of heart disease up to nine times in the appeal of other residents living in Panama. The reason? Kuna residents avidly drinking cocoa rich in flavanols, an antioxidant that may help facilitate the circulation of blood. Maintaining youthful blood vessels lowers risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.

5. Beans
Studies of Seventh-Day Adventists (a religious denomination that emphasizes healthy living and a vegetarian diet) show that people who eat nuts on average an extra two and a half years. Nuts are rich in unsaturated fats, so they offer benefits similar to olive oil. Nuts also contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, including antioxidants.

6. Wine
Drinking alcohol in moderation protects against heart disease, diabetes and dementia. Many different types of alcoholic beverages that can bring benefits, but many studies that focus on red wine. Red wine contains resveratrol, a substance that is estimated to bring these benefits.

7. Blueberry
In a study published in 1999, researchers from the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center gave blueberry extract in mice. Provision of these extracts are given for a period equivalent to the life of mice with 10 years of human life.

Rats fed this extract showed superiority than normal mice when testing balance and coordination when they reached old age. The content in blueberries (and other berries) could be expected to reduce inflammation (inflammatory) and is oxidative damage, which is associated with memory loss and motor ability during aging.

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