Over the past two decades oxidative stress has been the burning topic of interest among biological researchers.During an emergency the mitochondria ATP 'Danger Response Mechanism' (short term response to a threat) is turned on. During these times Herculean type tasks may be performed. Have you ever heard of a person picking up an automobile that had fallen on someone? These excess energy demands are for short durations. When the 'Danger Response Mechanism 'demand for energy output doesn’t turn off then the genesis of disease results.  Researchers have observed the correlation between Severe Life Stress and Oxidative Stress in the Brain. Studies suggest that the high levels of cortisol from long-term stress can increase blood cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and blood pressure. These are common risk...

The research on aging is taking off! Never before in human history have we had so many ‘older’ adults living on our planet.We’re all doing it, that is aging. From the time we are born we are headed toward the eventual death of our physical bodies. It’s inevitable.But, what about the quality of our life and longevityThe rising health care crisis and epidemic of autoimmune diseases, obesity and death from use of pharmaceutical drugs are  leading the way for the current rush to learn about aging.The big question everyone wants to know is, “Can we slow, or even reverse aging. If so, how?”Quality of life as we age is also on everyone’s mind. Do we want to prolong life if...