Can aging be stopped?

Some people think we're getting closer, and new research is sure to bolster that belief: Scientists say they've managed to reverse aging in human cells. "We can make aged cells younger," said Dr. read more

Aging can be significantly slowed, but it cannot be completely stopped. If that were possible, you would be immortal. So, let’s discuss what slows aging down. read more

If they treating aging like a disease that can be cured, the thinking goes, then the troubles that go along with it will also disappear. By curing aging, scientists believe we can create another huge increase in the average life expectancy. read more

Environmental stress could include the aging process, smoking, pollution, traumatic brain injury or excessive alcohol consumption. They claim it is also possible that disruption of the heterochromatin may play a role in age-related diseases like some cancers, diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease, although they have not expanded on these claims. read more