As we age, our risk for contracting most diseases increases exponentially every year after the age of 40. While mortality is an inherent part of life, the goal is to increase our health span, which is the length of time we are healthy and active.
The speaker reflects on the challenges of getting older and how it affects her thoughts on death and acquiring new pets.
Researchers propose that the concept of longevity escape velocity through scientific advancements could let humans live increasingly longer lives, challenging the current maximum limit of human life. In the current scenario of a toxic food system, where the majority of people are suffering from chronic diseases, academia is exploring ways to extend human lifespan.
Researchers find that having positive expectations about aging can lead to a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and better overall health outcomes in later life. Longitudinal studies show that measuring individuals' expectations of aging in their 30s can predict health outcomes in their 70s and 80s.
The use of high intensity dietary interventions and lifestyle changes can reverse biological age by up to three years in just eight weeks, according to recent studies. This process helps distinguish chronological age from biological age and can help individuals stay younger for longer.