Youth Insight

Throughout history, human beings have always tried to slow down the process of getting old and conceal the signs of aging. Definitely, it would be lovely to stay young for the rest of our lives, to look strong and healthy. But, is this possible or just an infeasible dream?

New scientific researches and experiments have confirmed that with the advance of bio-technology and genetic science a healthy life that extends to 120 years is a high probability in this century. However the extension of life span would be reality only for the ones that could afford the high expenditure.

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In generations past, the aging process was a cruel and inevitable march towards frailty and loss of independence. Anyone fortunate enough to reach the age of 70 usually looked hunched, shriveled and old. Today, however, we know that many of the weaknesses and conditions that used to make old age so oppressive are not necessarily predestined.

The first physical sign of aging is the loss of muscle tissue, starting somewhere in the 30′s amounting to around 300 grams per year. This loss continues unrelentingly throughout a person’s life accelerating after age 50. Most people would notice a slight drop in strength, tasks that were once easy become more difficult but for the most part there is little change in body weight or size. This is mainly because body fat is accumulated and hides the muscle tissue loss. » Read more: Dip Into the Fountain of Youth With Strength Training