Brooke Greenberg is the size of an infant, with the mental capacity of a toddler. She turned 16 in January.
Scientists are fascinated by Brooke’s case. Although there are other children who fail to grow or develop in some way, Brooke’s case may be unique.
Brooke hasn’t aged in the conventional sense — her body is not developing as a coordinated unit, but as independent parts that are out of sync. She has never been diagnosed with any known genetic syndrome or chromosomal abnormality that would help explain why.
Also remarkable is Brooke’s uncanny ability to suddenly recover completely from life-threatening illnesses including a brain seizure, a stroke, and a brain tumor, with no damage left behind whatsoever.
The “real Age” website by DR OZ has some great information on how to stay young. To me, it’s not a matter of living to be 120. Instead, it’s about the quality of life while I’m here. My Dad has lived with cancer since I was a child. Because of his excellent health, only now has his quality of life been impaired (he has to walk with a walker and is feeling some pain. He also had back surgery because the tumor on his spinal column pushed his ribs and spine out of whack.) He could have had the traditional treatments when he was diagnosed 20 years ago, but he chose not to and I think thus far he’s very happy with his decision.
The argument has been made that if we DID have people live longer, there wouldn’t be enough space and resources. To that I say if you reject the evidence that there ARE enough resources and space, then what’s the point in arguing about it? People aren’t starving because there isn’t enough food, people are starving because of corrupt governments. It’s easier to control people when they are starving and living in poverty. The US gives so much food away, that sits and rots because their governments won’t let them have it. And in our own country there is more wasted food then we could possibly imagine. I’m not talking about children who don’t eat their veggies, either. I’m talking about restaurants and grocery stores who throw it all away because it doesn’t sell.
There is no possible way that the world’s population would outgrow the space provided. People would just need to spread out more (there are many cities that are way overcrowded.) However, I do not see wisdom in having people live to be 150+ years (even if possible.)
Instead of seeking the secret to retarding age, drs should be more focused on having healthy people in general! Keeping wrinkles and cellulite away is a bigger industry in general then having healthy hearts and bodies, though. People would rather get injections of botox then eat a healthy skin diet!
Be happy and healthy,
Sarah
