biological vs chronological age, real age, aging markers, biological markers

Understanding Your True Age: Biological vs Chronological Aging

Did you know life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped by over a year since 2020? This fact highlights the need to know the difference between your chronological and biological age. Your chronological age is how many years you’ve lived. But your biological age shows how well your cells and tissues are doing, affecting your risk of age-related diseases. Biological age is influenced by several…

telomere shortening, genetic aging, chromosome health

Telomere Science: How Our Chromosomes Influence Aging

Did you know that human cells lose 30 to 200 base pairs from their telomeres with each division? These protective caps on our chromosomes are key to understanding aging and longevity. As we explore telomere science, get ready to discover its deep significance. Telomeres, the DNA-protein structures at our chromosome ends, are like the plastic tips on shoelaces. They keep our genetic material safe and…

why do we age naturally, cellular aging, aging process, natural aging

The Science of Aging: Why Our Bodies Change Over Time

Did you know our brain starts shrinking in our 30s and 40s? This decline speeds up around age 60. The science of aging is complex and interesting. It explains why our bodies change as we get older. At the heart of aging are changes in cells and organs. Telomeres shorten, and free radicals attack us. While some aging is inevitable, we’re finding ways to slow…

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