Is Aging a Disease? Why the Answer Matters for Longevity
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'Is aging a disease?'... is a question that sits at the centre of modern longevity science and medicine. In this video, we explore why scientists and clinicians debate this topic, what defines a disease, and how aging relates to healthspan, biological decline, and healthy aging.
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In longevity science, aging is often viewed as a complex biological process rather than a single disease with one clear cause. Researchers study how aging affects metabolism, inflammation, biomarkers, cellular repair, and the gradual loss of physiological resilience over time. This debate matters because the way aging is classified could influence how scientists study it, how treatments are developed, and how healthy aging and healthspan are approached in medicine.
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Topics covered in this video
* Why some scientists ask whether aging is a disease
* How aging differs from specific medical conditions
* The role of biomarkers in biological aging
* How inflammation and metabolism change with age
* Why the definition matters for longevity science
* What this debate means for healthy aging
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Longevity Insights · 2 min · Source published: 2026-04-09
Added to Harbor: 10/23/2026
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