Long life

The book overview: The book's topic revolves around what is known as "the science of extending human life," through scientists' research into the complex biological process humans go through as they age, which is based on new treatments under development to limit the progression of aging and delay it. This means that we are living at a historic turning point regarding the possibility of postponing death and extending life and vitality, so what once seemed magical will become a reality. The time has come for humanity to redefine what is possible and what is impossible! Through the pages of this book, the author David A. Sinclair, a professor of genetics at the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, tells us why aging is considered a disease that must be treated, and presents the steps we can currently take to limit the aging we know, and informs us about new treatments being developed. He explains how progress and medical care have added years to human lifespans, noting that most people did not reach the age of forty, pointing out that the increase in average life expectancy came from more of us being able to access stable food sources and clean water. However, he indicates that the rise in average ages has not been accompanied by an increase in maximum ages. He also explains the difference between extending life and extending vitality, noting that long-lasting vitality — not just years of life, but more active, healthy, and happy years — is coming sooner than most people expect. In this book, the author emphasizes that a healthy, extended life is on the horizon, and that we are at a historic turning point, and what has so far seemed magical will become real. Publisher: Arab Scientific Publishers Author: David Sinclair Year of publication: 2020 Number of pages: 476