Why Hangovers Worsen As We Age

Why Hangovers Worsen As We Age

When we're in our twenties, hangovers tend to not be as big of a deal. Two martinis, glass of champagne and a beer to wash it down, sure we can handle that and not be out of commission the next day. Move into your thirties and maybe we start to skip the martinis but then we hit our forties and alcohol might be gone from your life because of its after effects. If this is the case, what can you do to beat that feeling? The good news is the side effects the next day are the result of an accumulation of toxins that occur when we get older, making it more challenging to process and eliminate alcohol. The result-the more toxic we are, the more intense the hangover. 

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New study shows specific factors that predict speed of aging

New study shows specific factors that predict speed of aging

Researchers zero in on more than a dozen factors that can predict how fast you’re aging — and have some ideas about what makes people age more slowly. Now researchers say that such perceptions aren’t just about outward appearances but about something deeper, there is a different pace at which each of us ages, and what that means for our health. Study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists led by Daniel Belsky, an assistant professor of medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine’s division of geriatrics. Measured 18 factors tested in 20- and 30-year old that showed how quickly they are aging.

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Dr. Bill Thomas: Human Beings Are Primed to Age Well

Dr. Bill Thomas: Human Beings Are Primed to Age Well

Once you turn 28, you officially begin aging. Most Americans struggle with the concept of aging. We're bombarded with products and marketing messages everyday for the latest skin creams, powders and juices that help fight aging. But should we want to fight it? Expert aging specalist, best selling author and speaker, Dr. Bill Thomas weighs in.

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