Senior Citizens Health

Longevity At this time there is no 'magic solution' to halting the aging process, but the question of what causes aging has produced several theories some improbable, others more believable such as the programmed theories and damage theories. Programmed theories assume there is some kind of genetic clock ticking away that determines when old age sets in, while damage theories suggests that aging is a result of cumulative damage to cells and genetic materials.

Both theories may indeed be valid and work together to produce human aging. Whilst it is not possible to change genetic programming, it is known that certain substances and lifestyle practices can reduce cell damage. The 'free radical' theory contends that damage caused by free radicals contribute to aging and age-associated disease.So it is plausible that taking anti-oxidants to mop-up the free radicals will be of benefit.