According to a reknown blog, there may someday be a real Fountain of Youth. Scientists have discovered a key to longevity in the form of an antibiotic called Rapamycin. Rapamycin is currently used in organ transplant patients to reduce the risk of rejection. However, recent studies of the drug and tests on mice have revealed that the drug increased the lifespan in mice for females by 14% and males by 9%.
The interesting fact is that the antibiotic was administered to adult (old) mice, indicating that one would not have to begin taking the antibiotic at a young age. Regardless, it remains to be seen whether such a drug will actually ever be available. Even if it is some day marketed, it will likely be years from now.
Given that that there's no such drug available to any of us today, it's wise to focus on what you can do now to improve and maintain the quality of your life. To do this, just remember that the known basic four keys to longevity remain the same:
1. No smoking
2. Healthy diet containing appropriate amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fiber.
3. Healthy weight/height ratio
4. Minimally least 3 hours of exercise per week
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