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The biggest myth about aging, according to science
- Experts describe aging as a modifiable biological process measured by phenotypic and epigenetic markers.
- Epigenetic clocks use DNA methylation patterns to estimate biological age and predict disease risk.
- Researchers suggest slowing aging could reduce multiple age-related diseases rather than targeting one at a time.
- Dietary approaches like caloric restriction and modest fasting may mimic aging benefits without extreme limits.
- Interventions aim to compress morbidity, extending healthy years rather than simply extending life.
- Epigenetic changes may be reversible in cells, raising possibilities for future therapies.
- Lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress management, and exercise influence resilience against aging.
- Epigenetic clocks may vary by tissue, offering insight into system-specific aging and risk.
- The interview underscores a human-centered goal: healthier, longer life with maintained function.
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