These observations underscore the potential for interventions that extend healthspan and longevity, offering society (countries) a substantial “longevity dividend” by reducing healthcare costs and improving quality of life.
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moderator:
Wednesday 16. 7.
How to die young at a very old age
18:30 – 19:30
Schaeffler Gamechangers stage
Our goal in targeting the biology of aging is to maximize the years we spend in good health, rather than managing chronic diseases. My research on families of approximately 700 centenarians—individuals who have reached 100 years of age—has uncovered genetic variants that appear to slow the aging process. Importantly, these individuals not only achieve exceptional longevity but also experience a significant delay (by 20–30 years) in the onset of age-related diseases compared to the general…