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Aging Processes

Meaning

Aging Processes refers to the cumulative biological changes that lead to functional decline over time. These changes occur at cellular, tissue, and systemic levels within the human body, influencing all physiological systems. Understanding aging processes is critical for managing age-related diseases, optimizing healthspan, and developing interventions that support physiological resilience. Key biological mechanisms involve molecular damage accumulation, cellular senescence, telomere shortening, mitochondrial dysfunction, and altered intercellular communication. These processes are applied in gerontology and regenerative medicine to develop therapies aimed at mitigating age-related decline, improving quality of life, and potentially extending healthy lifespan. Assessment involves biomarkers of aging, functional capacity tests, and evaluation of age-related disease prevalence, though interventions targeting aging carry risks if not scientifically validated or medically supervised.