TO STAY THE HAND OF FATHER TIME.

Golden Bay Argus, Volume XIII, Issue 52, 26 May 1910, Page 3

TO STAY THE HAND OF FATHER TIME.

_ Dr. J. L. Nascher says that the decline due to old age is not a retrogression of development. Not a single organ or function reverts to an infantile or youthful type. Instead, there is a change in the character or composition of an organ which impairs its action or causes abnormal action gradually more pronounced. He notes the pre-sent-day tendency with children to shorten the period of development and increase the mental and physical capacities, pass over the period of maturity with indifference and endeavour to lengthen the period of decline. We ignore the mode of living of those who lead a natural existence terminating in a natural death. Instead of shortening the period of development we should endeavour to lengthen 1 it. Mental and physical tasks should not be carried to the point of fatigue. We should give more attention to the amount of sleep required at the various periods of life. But a long as men of modern life do not feel harm, they will not believe in its existence. Rejuvenescence (growing young again) depends primarily upon increased mental activity, and this in turn stimulates physical activity and vigour. Definite recommendations by Dr. Nascher are change of scene and residence, and a complete change in, the mode of living. Fhjsphorus is the only drug which produces a lasting mental stimulation without a depressing reaction. The best form of exercise is walking up a moderate incline with frequent rests.