title: Newer approaches in increasing life span.
abstract: Based on ideal conditions technical life span of human kind is approximately 110-120 years. Although number of studies including calorie restriction and antiparkinsonism drug (deprenyl) have indicated increased life span in animals, it is premature to expect them to increase life span in man. However, current studies like activation of immune system with DHEA in man and anticipation of antioxidant therapy contributing to increased life span are encouraging. Practice of meditation particularly TM and balanced diet might be contributory.
authors.affiliation: Medical Research Centre, Bombay Hospital.
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Dhar
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology; D006728:Hormones / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000502:physiology; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008136:Longevity / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D019122:Meditation
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D006728:Hormones