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fromFast Company
1 day ago

Experts say this activity rebuilds mitochondria and may slow aging

Mitochondrial dysfunction emerges as a key factor in aging-related diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer, as these organelles deteriorate and produce toxic byproducts over time.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Why even the healthiest people hit a wall at age 70

If we really invest in longevity science, we have a chance to build a better future. It's gonna be better in one very simple way. There's gonna be a lot less disease. At the moment, aging is the leading cause of death globally. Over a hundred thousand people die every single day of cancer, of Alzheimer's, of the increased risk of infectious disease that comes along with growing older.
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