Life Examined
Why getting old may be a thing of the past
On this week’s Life Examined, scientist and author of “Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old” Andrew Steele talks about the race to turn back the clock on the aging process.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 52m ListenThere’s no cure for aging, but over the last century, humans’ average life expectancy has substantially increased. Modern medicine has cured many illnesses and infectious diseases, and a healthy lifestyle combined with a good standard of living means many of us can expect to live well into our 80s and 90s. But new scientific advances are looking to shift that number even higher. Are we on the cusp of discovering the fountain of youth?
On this week’s Life Examined, scientist and author of “Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old” Andrew Steele talks about the race to turn back the clock on the aging process. We also talk with University of Florida Sociology Professor Monika Ardelt about the wisdom that comes with old age. Can being wise help you age successfully?
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2 storiesLiving longer is no longer a ‘pie in the sky’ theory, says scientist Andrew Steele
Revolutionary new medicines may soon be able to slow and even reverse the aging process.
Read the story30 minIs wisdom the key to successful old age?
Despite increasing longevity, old age can present overwhelming challenges; the loss of mobility, cognitive decline, hearing and sight loss and increased dependence on others can result in pain and suffering as well as frustration and depression.
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