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How to Live Forever. Well, Almost Forever.

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May 14, 2025
Eric Topol, a practicing cardiologist and a leading figure in aging research, discusses groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology and AI that could lengthen human lifespans. He shares insights from his book 'Super Agers,' revealing evidence-based tips for maintaining vitality. The conversation explores innovative strategies to prevent age-related diseases, the importance of lifestyle choices, and exciting developments like cellular reprogramming and a new blood test for Alzheimer's, underscoring a proactive approach to health management.
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New Scientific Approaches to Reverse Aging

  • There are multiple scientific approaches to potentially reverse aging, such as cell reprogramming and removing senescent cells.
  • These methods are promising but currently carry risks and lack proven effectiveness in humans.
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Importance of Aging Clocks

  • Biological clocks like epigenetic and organ-specific clocks can show how fast various parts of the body are aging.
  • These clocks enable personalized aging assessments, identifying organs that may be aging faster.
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Chronic Diseases Incubate Decades

  • The main age-related diseases are cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases, each developing silently over 20 years.
  • They share inflammation-driving immune system activity, yet current medicine focuses on reactive, not preventive, treatments.
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