The traditional image of aging often conjures visions of frailty: a hunched posture, a cane in hand, diminished hearing, and a body riddled with aches and pains.
For many, this picture includes a pillbox filled with medications prescribed to manage chronic conditions—high blood pressure, arthritis, heart disease, and more.
Yet, recent breakthroughs in aging biology suggest that this narrative no longer needs to define our later years. Emerging research reveals that age-related diseases—such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, and cancer—can be delayed or even prevented.
The idea that aging must inevitably lead to disease is becoming obsolete as scientists uncover ways to extend our healthspan: the number of years we live in good health. Understanding Lost Healthspan The physical decline often associated with aging—such as weakened bones and muscles—is not an unavoidable fate.