Aging and Longevity Science

As the human lifespan continues to extend due to advancements in health care and the knowledge around lifestyle interventions has increased, there has been a shift towards focusing on healthspan — that is, the number of years lived in good health, and not just a longer life. Such efforts are directed towards transforming the traditional hallmarks of old age from those of disease and frailty to a period of life marked by healthy aging and continued vitality.

The field of aging and longevity science explores the causes and mechanisms of biological aging, the metabolic underpinnings of age-related diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease, and breakthroughs from new research that hope to slow the aging process and further increase life expectancy.

The content below includes detailed information on the biology of aging, ‘anti-aging’ strategies, and health risk factors for older adults. The insights gained from aging research are ever-growing, and we strive to continue to share and highlight the most critical evidence-based information from this exciting field.