They seem to be particularly free of the degenerative diseases of old age. (barfworld.com)
Might common diseases of old age such as Alzheimer's and osteoarthritis be associated with a genetic advantage in youth? (newscientist.com)
Brain cells are extremely dependent on their mitochondria for energy and most diseases of old age seem to affect the nervous system, giving credibility to Denham's theory. (alivebynature.com)