4 Theories of Aging – and How to Start Making Choices to Help Slow the Pace

Aging is a privilege. Yes, some aspects don’t always feel that way — lines and wrinkles, muscles that aren’t as pumped as they once were, thinning hair — but these are simply gentle reminders that time is doing what time does to us all. Beneath the surface, something deeper is happening: all 37 trillion of your cells are aging right along with you. That can feel a little unnerving, but here’s the good news — once you understand why aging happens, you can start making choices that help slow the pace and support better healthspan and longevity. Aging doesn’t have to be a runaway train.

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Dawn Brighid

Aug 25, 2021

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