In his view, ageing is about the accumulation of damage, and is not under tight genetic control.

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Olive oil is also a rich source of potent antioxidants called polyphenols, which may help slow the progression of atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries because of cholesterol and inflammatory cell accumulation) by decreasing the susceptibility of bad cholesterol to oxidative damage and stress.

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The accumulation of such strikes to the head could cause long-lasting damage.

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