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Healthspan Extension Research

Meaning

This is a specialized field of biomedical inquiry dedicated to identifying and implementing strategies that increase the period of life spent in good health, free from chronic disease and disability. Unlike lifespan extension, which focuses purely on increasing chronological age, healthspan research prioritizes the maintenance of robust physical and cognitive function into advanced age. The research integrates endocrinology, genetics, pharmacology, and gerontology to understand the fundamental mechanisms of aging and functional decline.