Spoiler alert: I don’t have the antidote to aging, nor does anyone. But there are ways to feel better as we age and possibly live a little longer.
Paradoxically, as we continue to age, the science of anti-aging is in its infancy. Researchers have increased the lifespan of mice by manipulating genes that regulate insulin and also by significantly decreasing food intake. By discovering mechanisms that control aging within animal cells, some experts hope to develop therapies to substantially slow aging in humans.