"Promising Results: Blood Pressure Medication Delays Aging and Prolongs Life in Animals"

The hypertension drug rilmenidine has shown potential in slowing down aging and extending lifespan in worms, mimicking the effects of caloric restriction. In tests conducted on worms and mice, rilmenidine increased lifespan and improved health markers. The drug targets a biological signaling receptor called nish-1, which is crucial for its effectiveness. Rilmenidine is already widely prescribed, taken orally, and has relatively mild side effects. While further research is needed to determine its effectiveness in humans, these early findings offer promise for developing an anti-aging drug that could improve health in old age without the need for extreme calorie cutting.