Aging
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Turmeric and Its Mechanisms in Aging and Associated Conditions
Abstract: A gradual deterioration in physiological processes and heightened vulnerability to illnesses are hallmarks of aging, an unavoidable biological process. Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a staple in traditional medicine, has gained recognition for its role in mitigating the effects of aging and age-associated conditions. The therapeutic potential of turmeric is largely attributed to curcumin, its primary bioactive compound, which exhibits diverse pharmacological properties. Curcumin’s antioxidative capacity combats oxidative stress, a major driver …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Psychosocial Problems between Elderly People
Abstract: Aging is an inevitable process, as famously stated by Seneca as “old age is an incurable disease.” However, a more contemporary perspective by Sir James Sterling Ross suggests that rather than trying to reverse old age, efforts should focus on safeguarding, promoting, and prolonging it, echoing the principles of preventive medicine. Human life typically unfolds across five distinct stages: infancy, childhood, adulthood, and old age, each presenting unique situations and …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article