Posted on November 8, 2011 by Erin
Recently in the journal Nature, it was reported that when a special category of cells known as senescent cells are removed from mice, the aging process is slowed. Senescent cells are a kind of cell that promote typical aging in the body such as wrinkles, arthritis and cataracts. When these cells are removed, it seems as if the aging process in the mice slows down almost completely. Muscles did not age, the mice could work out on their treadmills for longer periods of time and they retained a youthful appearance.
The study focuses more on the benefits of older adults not having to succumb to typical problems that seniors face, rather than living forever. It must also be kept in mind that this has yet to be tested on humans. As researchers begin to better understand these kinds of cells, further development will hopefully show how these cells can be targeted and if eliminating them will harm or hurt people. But the find is an amazing breakthrough nonetheless that begins to pave the way in understanding age related health problems.
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Posted on November 7, 2011 by Erin
Imagine making $50 million in your career. Now imagine after you retire, you have to take up another 9-5 job because you have lost all of your earnings. Seems almost impossible, right? Think again. It was reported last week that NFL quarterback Mark Burnell did just that. This all happened apparently due to multiple bad investments that he had made over the years. He invested in 9 companies, six of which are already no longer in business. He put money into a high-end real estate company that bottomed out during the start of the housing crisis and he also lost every dime he put into the fast food chain, Whataburger. He’s also facing six different lawsuits and may have to pay almost $25 million towards them.
You do have to feel bad for the guy, but he does provide a good blueprint for how NOT to prepare for retirement.
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