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Is longevity science overhyped? | Professor Charles Brenner, PhD

The Proof with Simon Hill

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Aging as a Risk Factor for Diseases and Aging Better

Age is a risk factor for most diseases, but aging itself is not considered a disease./nOne can age better or worse depending on lifestyle choices./nLifestyle factors such as smoking, overeating, and being sedentary can shorten lifespan./nAttempts to extend lifespan may be limited by a genetically encoded maximum, believed to be around 120 years./nThere is no strong evidence of anyone living beyond the age of 122.

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