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The Importance of Damage Repair in Longevity
This chapter explores the shift in focus from slowing down aging to actively repairing existing damage for better health in older individuals. It discusses the concept of damage repair versus slowing down damage creation, highlighting the flaws in the latter approach. The chapter also touches on stress reduction, challenges in repairing different types of damage, mitochondrial DNA mutations, and the role of free radicals in aging.