Human Growth Hormone and Healthy Aging-What's the Connection?
There is much controversy and debate between scientists, doctors, and researchers about the benefits of using human growth hormone to restore youth.
There is much controversy and debate between scientists, doctors, and researchers about the benefits of using human growth hormone to restore youth. The claim is that it increases sexual activity, promotes leaner muscles and gives you better health. Human growth hormone is a biosynthetic hormone and many swear by its effectiveness. Others are concerned about the safety of using the drug as an antiaging product.
Many people facing their boomer years are flocking to antiaging clinics for this hormone. Articles in well-known and well-read magazines and quarterlies have increased the interest in this biosynthetic hormone. Users of the hormone tout it as the hormone that will help people live to the age of 125!
What is all the controversy about? As we age, growth hormone levels decline and especially drop after the age of 30. We start noticing changes in our body. Our stamina may be less than previously, we may recover as fast from a workout or physical exercise, and we may find our once svelte waistline increasing.
As we age, we begin to tire easier and have difficulty in fighting off disease or illnesses. We just assume this is the first sign of aging. Some doctors that specialize in aging insist our hormones can be adjusted to offset the effects of aging.
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That means one in five Americans will be considered senior citizens. This will put an increased demand on the public health system, medical, and other social services for senior adults. Much of the stress of aging can be overcome by planning. Eating a healthy diet while you are a young adult and remaining active as you go into the aging process can help you live longer and have a better quality of life.
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Doctors are beginning to link the human growth shortage with aging signs. As we age, we lose lean body mass, strength, and bone density. Patients who do not make enough human growth hormone have an increased risk of heart disease, vascular problems, and an increased risk of cancer. Scientists use that link as a premise for believing human growth hormone may roll back the clock and reverse the signs of aging.
Many baby boomers that are taking the growth hormone report they have increased energy and muscle tissue levels. They are finding their abdominal fat begins to shrink and common disease symptoms decrease. Some find their symptoms of fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis disappear. Many doctors that have seen the results of using the hormone are now using it themselves.
Proponents of the growth hormone believe that by boosting the body's amount of growth hormone will help those patients who often feel sluggish and tired and are often sick. Opponents believe more studies need to be performed before the hormone can be claimed as effective antiaging purposes. Prescribing human growth hormone for antiaging is illegal. Clinics should be thoroughly investigated before starting HGH therapy.
Double-blind studies are continuing to find out if the claims of a leaner body mass and better bone density are actually achieved by taking the human growth hormone. Side effects have to be studied to decide the safety of this synthetic hormone.
One of the side effects includes edema in the lower part of the body and a suspicious link to increased cancer risk. Careful thought should be given before starting on any regiment of human growth hormone therapy. A good-looking body may not be the answer to healthy aging.
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Healthy Aging Issues Today
01/06/2009
Assessment Technique Lets Scientists See Brain Aging Before Symptoms Appear (Newswise)
UCLA scientists have used innovative brain-scan technology developed at UCLA, along with patient-specific information on Alzheimer's disease risk, to help diagnose brain aging, often before symptoms appear.
Assessment Technique Lets Scientists See Brain Aging Before Symptoms Appear (Newswise)
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Seniors, caregivers to discuss aging at forum (Lake County Journals)
LAKE COUNTY JOURNALS GRAYSLAKE – Lake County seniors, caregivers, and their advocates will discuss federal and state issues concerning aging at a legislative forum from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9.
Seniors, caregivers to discuss aging at forum (Lake County Journals)
01/06/2009
Seniors, caregivers to discuss aging at forum (Lake County Journals)
LAKE COUNTY JOURNALS GRAYSLAKE – Lake County seniors, caregivers, and their advocates will discuss federal and state issues concerning aging at a legislative forum from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9.
Seniors, caregivers to discuss aging at forum (Lake County Journals)
01/06/2009
Cherry Blossom Time: Germany’s Doris Dörrie ventures to Japan for drama of aging and rebirth (Film Journal)
Doris Dörrie’s Cherry Blossoms , from Strand Releasing, is one of the most sensitively intelligent, humane films ever made about two subjects whose serious treatment is all too rare in cinema—aging and death.
Cherry Blossom Time: Germany’s Doris Dörrie ventures to Japan for drama of aging and rebirth (Film Journal)
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Crews rush to replace aging electric cables (Georgia Public Broadcasting News)
An update now on the underground explosion in downtown Savannah last month. Georgia Power says it's expediting replacing 50- to 80-year old electrical cables beneath Savannah's streets. The December 29th blast was linked to aging cables. It was the second blast of its kind – the first in August. No one was hurt in either blast. The company says it will send extra crews to replace the cables by ...
Crews rush to replace aging electric cables (Georgia Public Broadcasting News)
01/06/2009
Assessment Technique Lets Scientists See Brain Aging Before Symptoms Appear (Newswise)
UCLA scientists have used innovative brain-scan technology developed at UCLA, along with patient-specific information on Alzheimer's disease risk, to help diagnose brain aging, often before symptoms appear.
Assessment Technique Lets Scientists See Brain Aging Before Symptoms Appear (Newswise)
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