"The Science of Aging: Sleep, Diet, and Promising Strategies to Halt the Process"

Scientists are delving into the biological causes of aging, aiming to understand and potentially slow or stop its visible signs and age-related diseases. The hallmarks of aging, which encompass general cellular wear and tear and the body's declining ability to remove old or dysfunctional cells and proteins, are being studied in animals and gradually in humans. While consumers spend billions on anti-aging treatments, researchers are working to offer tools that address the underlying mechanisms of aging, with the hope of extending healthy lifespan.