A broad category encompassing medical, lifestyle, and pharmacological strategies designed to slow, stop, or reverse the biological processes of senescence and age-related functional decline. These interventions target the underlying molecular and cellular hallmarks of aging, aiming to extend healthspan rather than merely lifespan. The clinical objective is to maintain physiological resilience and enhance quality of life into advanced chronological age.
Origin
This term is a modern evolution, drawing heavily from gerontology and the emerging field of longevity science, which seeks actionable ways to modify the aging process. Its etymological roots combine the Greek anti- meaning “against” and the physiological term “aging,” which describes the time-dependent deterioration of biological function. The clinical application emerged from research into caloric restriction, telomere biology, and senolytics.
Mechanism
Interventions operate through diverse molecular pathways, often focusing on enhancing cellular repair mechanisms and optimizing metabolic efficiency. Strategies may involve modulating nutrient sensing pathways like mTOR and AMPK, improving mitochondrial function, or clearing senescent cells from tissues. Hormonal interventions often form a component, aiming to restore endocrine signaling that naturally diminishes with age, thereby supporting systemic homeostasis and regenerative capacity.
The emerging state-level Consumer Health Data laws offer necessary, yet fragmented, legal protection for the intimate biochemical data collected by wellness apps.
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