Are Antioxidants Really Anti Aging?

Antioxidants are one of the dietary supplements most often touted as a natural anti-aging product. Proponents suggest that increasing your intake of antioxidants may help slow the aging process and prevent a number of aging-related diseases (including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's).

But what does the science really say? Let’s cut to the chase.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us: Healthy Boomers   Are Antioxidants Really Anti Aging? Antioxidants are one of the dietary supplements most often touted as a natural anti-aging product. Proponents suggest that increasing your intake of antioxidants may help slow the aging process and prevent a number of aging-related diseases (including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's). But what does the science really say? Let’s cut to the chase. READ NOW   Share YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Are Antioxidant Supplements Worth It? Which Supplements Can Actually Help You Live Longer? Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Boomers newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy

6 Reasons to Delay Baby's First Bath

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 6 Reasons to Delay Baby's First Bath One of the very first things that many hospitals will do after the birth of your baby is to offer you a bath. That sounds like it might be a reasonable offer, but here are some reasons that you might wait a bit before agreeing to bathe your baby. Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE Pregnancy & Childbirth Expert 6 Reasons to Delay Baby's First Bath Mothers have often wondered why their babies were taken away for baths as soon as they were born. Here are some myths and facts about the safety of newborn bathing and why it can be better to just wait. READ NOW Share How To Make a Rice Sock A rice sock can become your best friend in pregnancy. It's a great way to soothe common aches and pains in pregnancy. It can even follow you into the labor room! READ NOW Share When will my partner feel the baby move? Once you've felt your baby move, you quickly realize that it's you feeling the baby and not everyone. Here is a quick guide to when others will feel the baby. READ NOW Share Pica in Pregnancy You've heard about pregnant women experiencing cravings, but did you know that there is a disorder where pregnant women crave really odd, non-food items? READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • 3 Ways to Get Immediate Weight Loss Results • The Most Popular Weight Loss Surgery • Top 10 Funnest Ways to Live Longer • 10 things to tell your doctor when you go for your annual physical • Why Thyroid Patients Should Avoid Artificial Sweeteners • The Diet Mistake to Avoid When You Eat at Subway • Good and Bad Carbohydrates • 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Diet Right Now Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Pregnancy & Childbirth newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved