Would you take an anti-ageing pill in order to live until 120?
There is a report in the Daily Telegraph today which says scientists now believe it is possible to actually stop people growing old as quickly as they do now, and in fact it may be possible with the use of a new anti-ageing drug, to extend our lives well in to our 110s and 120s!
The world’s first anti-ageing drug will be tested on humans next year in trials which could see diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s consigned to distant memory.
Although it might seem like science fiction, researchers have already proven that the diabetes drug metformin extends the life of animals, and the Food and Drug Administration in the US has now given the go ahead for a trial to see if the same effects can be replicated in humans. If successful it will mean that a person in their 70s would be as biologically healthy as a 50 year old.
If you had the option, would you choose to live to over 100? If you had the opportunity, would you be a tester in the trial? What are your views about living a longer life?
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There is also too much corruption which seems to be on the increase and too much killing of innocents. The human race is destroying this planet.As soon as I am unable to walk and appreciate the wildlife and scenery or cannot look after myself I would like to be able to say 'I have had enough, give me a pill to put me to sleep.
I'd do anything to stop me feeling such an old fool, so 'old age' grumpy and get back my joie de vivre.
Next step:- research metformin!!!
SHE HAS ALL HER FACULTIES BUT OBVIOUSLY SUFFERS PHYSICALLY. IN PAIN ON OCCASIONS, SUBJECT TO MANY FALLS, BROKEN ANKLE, HIP ETC, MAINLY SITS IN HER ROOM. HAS FAMILY BUT JUST WAITING REALLY....FOR GOD!!!
HAS MANY VISITORS. I DUNNO, DONT THINK WOULD WANT THAT, BUT WHO KNOWS IF I GOT THERE. BY THAT TIME THEY MAY HAVE FOUND SOMETHING TO EASE PAIN..... AND WRINKLES
JEANNIEBEANNIE
The solicitor asks them. 'how old you are both?'
'I'm 105' says the old man, 'and she';s 103.'
'Why do you want to divorce?'he asks.
'We have never got on, and now we hate each other' says the old lady.
'Well, why have you left it till now to seek a divorce?' asks the solicitor.
'We didn't want to upset our children, so we've waited until died!'
Old age is very cruel, so extending it by 2-3 decades would be unbearable.
Beam me up Scotty!