Unlocking the Secrets of the Telomere: The First Step to Reversing Aging
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Two prominent anti-aging scientists are betting the farm over who will buy the farm first.
Dmitry Kaminskiy, a senior partner at Deep Knowledge Ventures in Hong Kong, and Alex Zhavoronkov, Ph.D., the CEO of the anti-aging drug company Insilico Medicine Inc. in Russia, signed a wager last month at a large anti-aging science conference stating that the one who died first owed the other a million dollars in stock or cash.
If one of the parties passes away before the other, $1 million in Insilico Medicine stock will be passed to the surviving party, the agreement stated, adding that if the company is no longer in existence the other has to pony up the dollar amount in cash.
This life-or-death gamble will kick in on Feb. 24, 2079, Zhavoronkovs hundredth birthday -- he turned 36 today and is just over a year younger than Kaminskiy. Zhavoronkov said the competition came about as a way combat psychological aging and ensure each mans continued desire to live.
Zhavoronkov told ABC News that there are a few ground rules for the bet.
We are not allowed to contribute to each others demise and I cannot recommend any treatments to Dmitry, he said. Each one of us will have his own strategy for testing the various interventions.
Kaminskiy could not be reached for comment.
Zhavoronkov is supremely confident he will win the bet.
He has been taking low-dose aspirin since 1998 plus an anti-aging cocktail of statins and other supplements for over four and a half years. Hes had an HPV shot to prevent cancer and takes other drugs to avoid getting the flu. He has a diagnostics lab on speed dial to quickly triage any signs of health trouble.
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Even 10 years ago, the idea of reversing aging and conquering human mortality was still fringe science, seen as snake-oil research by most scientists, large pharmaceutical companies, and the public. What a difference a decade makes. Anti-aging science is poised to become a major industry in the biotech world.
To prove its promise, the first million-dollar bet on who can live the longest (for company stocka signed deal likely made public later this week) was recently struck. It was made last month by two leading longevity advocates at the biggest annual healthcare investing event of the year, the JPMorgan Health Care Conference.
Dmitry Kaminskiy, senior partner of Hong Kong-based technology venture fund, Deep Knowledge Ventures, and Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD, CEO of bioinformatics company Insilico Medicine Inc. which specializes in drug discovery and drug repurposing for aging and age-related diseases, signed a wager to indicate exactly how sure they are that science is turning the tide against the eternal problem of human aging.
The terms go like this:
- If one of the parties passes away before the other, $1 million dollars in Insilico Medicine stock will be passed to the surviving party
- The agreement will vest once both parties reach 100 years
- Parties agree not to accelerate each other's demise (i.e. try to kill each other)
"Longevity competitions may be a great way to combat both psychological and biological aging," Dr. Zhavoronkov emailed me. "I hope that we will start a trend." He sees longevity bets catching on around the world, and thinks if people will embrace competition to live longer, they may leave behind a global culture that largely accepts aging and human death as a given.
Kaminskiy agrees. "I would really like to make similar bets with Bill Gates, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg so they could live longer lives and create great products, but I don't think they will be worthy competitors on longevity," he wrote me in an email. "But I would like to challenge Sergey Brin and Larry Page to a similar competition due to their seemingly high interest in the sphere and Calico project."
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Martin Haines is a Palm Beach County divorce attorney. Haines, 68, has a younger wife and noticed he wasn't keeping up.
"I thought maybe I should step up my game a little bit," said Haines.
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Haines wasn't sleeping well, was stressed and was lacking energy so he went to see Dr. Harlan Bieley.
Bieley is an Anti-Aging & Functional Medicine specialist.
After extensive testing, Bieley put Haines on a vitamin regimen and within a few weeks of testing he felt much better.
"I know vitamin D was a vitamin that he recommended," said Haines. "I sleep very well, I sleep through the night and my energy level is excellent."
Haines is just one of the many cases, Bieley sees on a regular basis.
"We test, we treat, we retest. That is the safest way to do these things," said Bieley.
"This work is not just a pill for an ill," said Bieley. "You have to make lifestyle changes, you have to follow through with these nutrient."
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It's being touted as "the worlds first Beauty Chocolate" and it will make its debut at a conference in the U.K. next month.
"(Esthechoc) is based on 70% Cocoa dark chocolate and represents a combination of two of the most powerful antioxidants with pleotropic anti-aging properties cocoa flavanols and marine carotenoid astaxanthin," claims Lycotec, a Cambridge-based company.
Those ingredients don't roll off the tongue easily but the firm wants us to believe in their new product.
"The superior efficacy of Estechoc over existing leading dark chocolate and food supplement products has been demonstrated in extensive clinical trials," it says.
According to techtimes.com, Dr. Ivan Petyaev, the inventor of the technology behind Esthechoc, said that clinical trials were conducted on over 3,000 participants between 50 and 60 years old.
He said his research showed that the biomarkers of the participant's skin were bought back to those of a 20 or 30-year-old person.
Not everyone is sharing Lycotec's excitement.
Naveed Sattar, a professor of Metabolic Medicine at Glasgow University, told the Telegraph that more clinical trials are needed to prove the companys strong claims.
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Detoxification Lifestyle with Case Study
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(PRWEB) February 19, 2015
In the last 9 years, we have seen consistent growth with many of the tried and true aesthetic procedures like Botox Cosmetic, but it is nice to see some new additions to this year's Aesthetic Medicine trends, says IAPAM executive-director, Jeff Russell. With the ever-advancing area of cosmetic medicine, it is hard to know whats hot and whats not. Newer procedures have now emerged that offer safe and effective treatments to individuals seeking them. But these procedures are not just aimed at improving the cosmetic appearance of the person. Cosmetic procedures initially started as medical therapies that have now expanded their applications, for example, the Botox injection. Not only is it used in treating fine lines and wrinkles, it is an excellent treatment for a condition of the eye called blepharospasm.
In 2014, there was quite a shift in the types of procedures sought after by patients. The number of non-surgical procedures in their entirety was higher by 13.1%! Hair removal procedures increased 2%, while microdermabrasion procedures dropped nearly 4%. Here, we look at what we think the world of non-invasive cosmetic procedures will see in 2015.
1. Botulinum Toxin (Botox / Xeomin ) injections will continue to rise.
Our face says a lot about us our expressions (and even microexpressions!) can say a lot about what we think and how we feel. Tiny imperfections can become more and more prominent as we get older, and nipping them in the bud can be the solution for preventing them from being a problem in the future.
Interestingly, and contrary to popular belief, men seem to be seeking botox injection procedures a lot more. In 2015, this trend is likely to rise even further. Statistics have shown that botox injections went up by 15.6% in 2013.There does not appear to be any predilection towards race in the trends; Caucasian, Hispanics and African Americans all seem to be seeking these injections. Reasons are many, but mostly relate to dating, work/profession and just a need to feel and look young.
2. Dermal fillers - The likely winner?
Over the years, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers have become more and more sought after. Since 2012, there has been a marked rise. The primary reason for this is the emerging awareness of the importance of ones external appearance, with unsightly crows feet and forehead wrinkles possibly making one look older than they actually are.
Dermal fillers can offer an easy solution to looking younger, shaving off years in an individuals appearance just by giving them a more defined and smoother facial contour. One possible reason for this is that people now see more and more of themselves on online video chat windows. Along with this, an increased requirement to look good and professional at work can prompt one to seek hyaluronic acid fillers. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are close contenders in the race to being the top non invasive cosmetic procedure in 2015. Popular hyaluronic acid fillers include Allergan's Juvederm and Voluma, and Merz's Boletero. These new options will offer more facial contouring options for consumers in 2015.
3. IPL photo rejuvenation an emerging trend.
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MIAMI (PRWEB) February 17, 2015
Regenestem Network, a subsidiary of the Global Stem Cells Group, announced plans to join Charles Mahl, M.D. to open a Regenestem Health Clinic in the historic Westin Colonnade in Coral Gables, Florida. The state-of-the-art clinic will serve as the flagship center for the Regenestem Network and U.S. headquarters for stem cell training courses and patient treatments.
Mahl, a specialist in regenerative medicine, preventive aging medicine and pain therapy, is a member of the Global Stem Cells Group Advisory Board. His recent plans to open a clinic in the spectacular landmark hotel in central Miami lead Mahl to invite Global Stem Cells Group co-founder and Regenestem CEO Ricardo DeCubas to collaborate.
The Westin Colonnade clinic will offer pain, anti-aging and aesthetic regenerative medicine treatments and therapies.
The Regenestem Network is a global family of premier regenerative medicine providers all sharing the same missionto bring the latest in stem cell medicine to patients worldwide. The Regenestem Network is comprised of physicians, medical professionals, researchers, teachers and regenerative medicine product development specialists.
Regenestems commitment to helping improve the quality of life for patients through stem cell therapies makes it a model I wanted to incorporate into the clinic, Mahl says. This collaborative framework will allow us to offer patients promising new stem cell therapies and treatments.
The clinics location within the historic Coral Gables Westin Colonnade in central Miami will welcome patients from across the U.S., Canada, and worldwide. Located just five minutes from the University of Miami, the iconic neoclassical hotel built in the early 20th century that originally served as the offices for Coral Gables intellectual founder George Merrick now serves as a 157-room hotel and hosts a mix of offices and retail space.
According to DeCubas, the clinic will make pain management, anti-aging and aesthetic regenerative medicine treatments readily available to physicians and patients in a clinical setting.
We could not be more pleased or gratified to announce this new shared path of medical and scientific promise with Dr. Mahl and the Coral Gables Community, DeCubas says.
This opens new possibilities for discovery and treatments, and we are proud to work alongside Dr. Mahl to grow Regenestem Health into a cornerstone of patient care that will serve the community for years to come.
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MIAMI (PRWEB) February 17, 2015
Regenestem Network, a subsidiary of the Global Stem Cells Group, announced plans to join Charles Mahl, M.D. to open a Regenestem Health Clinic in the historic Westin Colonnade in Coral Gables, Florida. The state-of-the-art clinic will serve as the flagship center for the Regenestem Network and U.S. headquarters for stem cell training courses and patient treatments.
Mahl, a vitreo-retinal surgeon, specialist in preventive aging medicine and pain therapy, and a member of the Global Stem Cells Group Advisory Board has operated his own regenerative medicine practice in Miami Beach since 2010. His recent plans to open a clinic in the spectacular landmark hotel in central Miami lead Mahl to invite Global Stem Cells Group co-founder and Regenestem CEO Ricardo DeCubas to collaborate.
The Westin Colonnade clinic will offer anti-aging and aesthetic regenerative medicine treatments and therapies.
The Regenestem Network is a global family of premier regenerative medicine providers all sharing the same missionto bring the latest in stem cell medicine to patients worldwide. The Regenestem Network is comprised of physicians, medical professionals, researchers, teachers and regenerative medicine product development specialists.
Regenestems commitment to helping improve the quality of life for patients through stem cell therapies makes it a model I wanted to incorporate into the clinic, Mahl says. This collaborative framework will allow us to offer patients promising new stem cell therapies and treatments.
The clinics location within the historic Coral Gables Westin Colonnade in central Miami will welcome patients from across the U.S., Canada, and worldwide. Located just five minutes from the University of Miami, the iconic neoclassical hotel built in the early 20th century that originally served as the offices for Coral Gables intellectual founder George Merrick now serves as a 157-room hotel and hosts a mix of offices and retail space.
According to DeCubas, the clinic will make anti-aging and aesthetic regenerative medicine treatments readily available to physicians and patients in a clinical setting.
We could not be more pleased or gratified to announce this new shared path of medical and scientific promise with Dr. Mahl and the Coral Gables Community, DeCubas says.
This opens new possibilities for discovery and treatments, and we are proud to work alongside Dr. Mahl to grow Regenestem Health into a cornerstone of patient care that will serve the community for years to come.
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Norm Shealy, MD, PhD - Part 2 (Chakras)
At the 2014 American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, we interviewed Dr. Norman Shealy. In this second segment, Norm explains chakras and bioenergy.
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Last week, we discussed 19 ways to recapture youth. Our topics included melatonin, GABA, BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy), DHEA, HGH, Epsom salt baths, going organic from food to cosmetics, exercise, sleep, proper hydration, multivitamins/mineral supplementation, glutamine supplements, probiotics, extra dose of vitamin C, daily fiber intake, exercise, nanotechnology, nondrug patches and natural medicine (pharmaceutical drug only when urgently needed).
What to do
1) Address your acidity levels.
The culprit and cause of disease is internal inflammation, a precursor of illness.
Because inflammation is associated with acidity, it must be corrected because acidity is the perfect environment for cancer.
It is also the condition conducive to developing yeast infection. Being too acidic or too alkaline isnt the goal. The ideal pH alkaline level must be around 7.0. The lower you go from 7.0, the more acidic you are.
Alkaline foods are vegetables and fruits.
Acidic foods are meat, poultry, eggs, legumes, grains, nuts and cheese.
To prevent colds and flu, consume alkaline foods and take four alkaline minerals: magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium.
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Dr. Anna Sottile
Dr. Anna Sottile has opened the Aesthetic Medicine Institute of Miami in the Brickell Avenue area, a practice that focuses on anti-aging injectibles. She brings to her practice 27 years of medical and cosmetic experience, encompassing all leading injectibles including neurotoxins (better known as Botox) and hyaluronic acid (known as fillers) as well as pain management.
The Italian-born Dr. Sottile has extensive training and experience in facial anatomy and injectibles from medical centers of leading universities in the world including Brown and Harvard.
Her treatments are custom tailored to each client. She takes extra care and time to ensure the best possible result, even offering to do a follow-up visit if desired to review the result after the fillers have settled in, all at no extra charge for the visit.
Dr. Sottile is a published author and has been named Best Doctor by Better Living magazine, Top Doctor in the Peers Review and Americas Top Physician by Consumers Research Council. She is a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Medicine.
The Institute is located at 1800 SW First Ave., #103, Miami, FL 33129. To make an appointment, call 786-577-0450.
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Since the beginning of civilization, humans have obsessed over a way to reverse aging. This quixotic quest for the Fountain of Youth had, up until recently, proven mostly fruitless. We have devised ways to mask the cosmetic effects of getting older look no further than the roughly $11 billion spent annually on plastic surgery in the United States. But these procedures do nothing to address the root cause of aging.
To do that, we need to look at the foundation of our bodies our cells and more specifically, at the tiny caps at the end of each strand of our DNA. These caps are calledtelomeres, and a growing portfolio of research suggests that they may hold the key to understanding why our bodies age and how we may be able to slow or even reverse the cellular aging process.
Telomeres are parts of our chromosomes that play a critical role in how our cells age. Think of them like the plastic tips at the end of your shoelaces. When those plastic tips wear down, your shoelaces become frayed and no longer work as well. Telomeres function in a similar fashion, by protecting the strands of DNA that make up our chromosomes and allowing our cells to function and reproduce properly.
Theres one catch: each time our cells reproduce, our telomeres get a little bit shorter. When they get too short, cells will die or become senescent. This shortening of our telomeres is the main cause of age-related breakdown in our cells. Cells that reproduce the most such as those in the skin, lungs and parts of our immune system are most affected by telomere shortening. Poor lifestyle choices, such as an unhealthy diet, psychological stress or lack of exercise can also affect telomere length.
Scientists have known about the link between telomeres and cellular aging for decades. In recent years, however, interest in telomeres and their direct role in the aging process has exploded. In 2009, a group of scientists was awarded the Nobel Prizein Physiology/Medicine for their discovery of how telomerase, an enzyme found in the cells, impacts telomere length. Further research indicates that, by activating telomerase, we may be able to slow, stop or perhaps even reverse the telomere shortening that occurs as we age.
This discovery holds profound implications for the future of anti-aging technology and research. What if, instead of merely masking the effects of aging through cosmetic means, we could slow or even reverse the root cause of aging at the cellular level? What if we could make our cells actually function as if they were younger?
At T.A. Sciences, were dedicated exclusively to exploring this exciting new field of telomere biology by creating research-based, clinically tested wellness products that address cellular aging through telomerase activation. Were hardly the only ones, however, who see the potential of science to help combat the effects of cellular aging. Even Google is getting in on the field. The company established a new medical company last year calledCalico, which aims to use scientific research to combat aging and its associated diseases.
We may not have found the fountain of youth yet, but for the first time in history, science and technology may be opening the door to solutions.
Noel Thomas Patton founder and CEO of T.A. Sciences.
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Facing a long wait for evidence, a longevity researcher takes an unusual path to market.
An anti-aging startup hopes to elude the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and death at the same time.
The company, Elysium Health, says it will be turning chemicals that lengthen the lives of mice and worms in the laboratory into over-the-counter vitamin pills that people can take to combat aging.
The startup is being founded by Leonard Guarente, an MIT biologist who is 62 (unfortunately, he says) and whos convinced that the process of aging can be slowed by tweaking the bodys metabolism.
The problem, Guarente says, is that its nearly impossible to prove, in any reasonable time frame, that drugs that extend the lifespan of animals can do the same in people; such an experiment could take decades. Thats why Guarente says he decided to take the unconventional route of packaging cutting-edge lab research as so-called nutraceuticals, which dont require clinical trials or approval by the FDA.
This means theres no guarantee that Elysiums first product, a blue pill called Basis that is going on sale this week, will actually keep you young. The product contains a chemical precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD, a compound that cells use to carry out metabolic reactions like releasing energy from glucose. The compound is believed cause some effects similar to a diet that is severely short on caloriesa proven way to make a mouse live longer.
Elysiums approach to the anti-aging market represents a change of strategy for Guarente. He was previously involved with Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, a high-profile biotechnology startup that studied resveratrol, an anti-aging compound found in red wine that it hoped would help patients with diabetes. That company was bought by drug giant GlaxoSmithKline, but early trials failed to pan out.
This time, Guarente says, the idea is to market anti-aging molecules as a dietary supplement and follow up with clients over time with surveys and post-marketing studies. Guarente is founding the company along with Eric Marcotulli, a former venture capitalist and technology executive who will be CEO, and Dan Alminana, chief operating officer.
The company says it will follow strict pharmaceutical-quality production standards and make the supplements available solely through its website, for $60 for a 30-day supply or $50 per month with an ongoing subscription.
You have high-end prescription drugs up here, which are expensive, says Guarente, gesturing upward. And you have the nutraceuticals down there, which are a pig in a pokeyou dont know what youre getting and you dont know a lot about the science behind them. Theres this vast space in between that could be filled in a way thats useful for health maintenance.
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