The Hallmarks of Aging, in Plain Language
Biologists have converged on a shortlist of processes that drive aging. Here is what each one means, and how far the human evidence actually goes.
The system Foundation
How theBody Works
The systems underneath every pillar: energy, inflammation, balance and ageing.
Every pillar lands somewhere: in how cells make energy, how inflammation switches on and off, how tissue repairs and how all of it changes with age. These pieces follow those systems one at a time, and show where the output of one becomes the input of another.
15 articles · 13 talks
Start here — in this order
- 01How Your Body Actually AgesAging is usually described as something that simply happens over time.
- 02Body NetworkMost people think of the body as a collection of separate parts.
- 03Body InflammationInflammation is one of the most misunderstood biological concepts.
- 04Modern Life, Ancient BiologyThe human body evolved in a very different environment than the one we live in today.
Then go deeper
Everything in How the Body Works
Healthspan, Lifespan, and the Decade in Between
The gap between how long people live and how long they live well is now 9.6 years globally, and 12.4 in the US. It is growing. Here is what that means.
Mitochondria
Every cell in the human body requires energy.
How to Read Your Body Signals
Most people experience changes in their body every day:
The Biology of Consistency
Most people approach health and wellness with big changes:
Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Biology
We are used to the idea of fast results.
Body Balance (Homeostasis)
One of the most important ideas in biology is something many people never learn about clearly:
Inflammation: The Body’s Protective System That Can Become Overactive
Inflammation is often described as something harmful that should be reduced or avoided.
Why Energy Is the Core Currency of the Human Body
When people talk about energy, they usually mean how tired or awake they feel.
The Core Inputs That Shape Human Biology
Most people think of health as a large and complicated topic with many separate factors.
Wellness is Not a Hack: It’s a Biological System
Most modern wellness content is built around one idea: optimization.
Why Skin Is an Output, Not the Starting Point
Skin is often treated as the main focus of skincare and wellness.
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