Can Science Help Us Age Better? Inside the Growing Field of Geroscience
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What if aging itself is the biggest risk factor for diseases like Alzheimer’s, cancer, and heart disease?
In this animated explainer, we break down *geroscience,* a growing field of research focused on _understanding the biology of aging_ and how slowing the aging process could help prevent multiple chronic diseases at once.
Rather than treating Alzheimer’s or heart disease individually, geroscience asks a bigger question: what if we target aging itself?
With populations aging worldwide, geroscience could reshape how we think about medicine, prevention, and longevity, not to help people live forever, but to help them live *healthier for longer.*
This animation is designed for anyone curious about aging, longevity science, Alzheimer’s research, and the future of preventative medicine.
UBC Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging · 2 min · Source published: 2025-10-28
Added to Harbor: 10/22/2026
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