Geroscience: A Translational Review.

Stephen B Kritchevsky, Steven R Cummings

Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, and the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest University of School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, and the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest University of School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. · pubmed

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Abstract

The incidence of stroke, heart failure, dementia, many cancers, coronary artery disease, and physical disability rise exponentially with age. Geroscience is a relatively new discipline that aims to define and modify aging-related biologic pathways, slow age-related disability, prevent age-related diseases, and increase disability-free survival.

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Research summary

The paper discusses the potential to define and modify aging-related biologic pathways to prevent age-related diseases. This research is relevant as it addresses the root causes of aging and aims to extend healthspan and lifespan.

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