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The Reasons We Age – Hallmarks of Aging

The Reasons We Age – Hallmarks of Aging
Publisher: Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation
Date Published: 07/31/2020
Date Modified: 12/13/2023

There are multiple aging theories, but one of the most popular and well supported is the Hallmarks of Aging, a 2013 paper that defined aging as nine distinct categories (hallmarks) and explained how these interact with each other to drive the development of age-related diseases.

Inforgraphic showing the various reasons humans are thought to age. These reasons are also possible targets for rejuvenation therapies to slow, stop, or reverse aging.

This framework gives researchers insights into how they might directly intervene against these aging processes to prevent age-related diseases. You can learn more about the nine hallmarks below:

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