Radical Theory of Aging

Define Average life expectancy and Maximum lifespan.

Give examples of factors which affect average life expectancy which we, as humans, are able to change.

Give factors which affect life span which we can't change.

What is the inborn aging process?

What is the rate of living hypothesis?

What is the hormetic response?

based on evidence relating to healthy aging, should someone aged 50 supplement their diet with antioxidants? Give the paper which shows this.

Give a study which shows markers of oxidative stress increase with age?

What is the difference between centenarians and normal people in their antioxidant profiles?

What happens to vascular oxidative stress as we age? Give a study which shows this and give the measure they used.

Describe the link between levels of LDL oxidation and arterial stiffness. Explain why this might be the case. Give a study which found this.