Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). * A family of carbohydrates that help with the maintenance and support of collagen and elastin. Functions: Glycosaminoglycans' primary role is to maintain and support collagen, elastin and turgidity (bounce) in the cellular spaces and keep protein fibers in balance and proportion.
Braves to sign 43-year old Bartolo Colon. The Atlanta Braves will furnish their new ballpark with the oldest player in the majors as the franchise agreed to a deal with 43-year-old Bartolo Colon.
Colonoscopies performed on Medicare recipients age 70 and older may be inappropriate. â Christie & Cole/Corbis. Turns out a number of older people are having these invasive, uncomfortable tests too often. New research shows that almost a quarter of the tests are performed on those who don't really need them.