Aging
9 articles
Betting big on the future of aging
What if we’ve been thinking about aging all wrong? What if, instead of treating heart disease, cancer, or Alzheimer’s after they strike, medicine could target the root causes of aging itself—pushing back frailty, cognitive decline, and disease before they happen?
Ethics of immortality
What if the secret to a longer life isn’t a scientific breakthrough, but an ethical dilemma?
AI and the end of aging
The future of aging is being rewritten by artificial intelligence. For centuries, humanity has accepted the slow, inevitable decline of the body as an unshakable reality. But what if aging wasn’t a certainty, but a problem to be solved?
The $101M competition to revolutionize aging
A century ago, living beyond 50 was a triumph. Now, it’s not just about adding years but about making those years count. A radical shift is underway—one that challenges the very notion of aging itself.
The future of healthspan: Hevolution and XPRIZE’s bold vision
It begins with a question that sounds more like science fiction than science: if we can send people to space, why can’t we extend the healthy human lifespan?
Riyadh: The future of Healthspan
Our world is on the brink of a health revolution. As global life expectancy rises, the real challenge isn’t just living longer but living healthier.
Healthspan means business
The traditional approach to healthcare is a ticking economic time bomb. Governments worldwide are spending staggering amounts treating diseases that stem from aging, yet they continue to sidestep a far more cost-effective solution: investing in healthspan.
Healthy longevity starts within: How autophagy is reshaping aging science
Aging has long been considered inevitable. But what if we could slow it down or even reverse some of its effects? What if our golden years could be defined not by decline but by vitality?
Can we slow down aging?
Wareed Alenaini has always been fascinated by the possibilities of preventative medicine. The Saudi-born founder of Twinn Health has developed an AI-driven analysis platform that can help doctors delay the onset of age-related diseases. In an aging world, the ability…