Richard Troy

Medical Blogger committed to accuracy, I am passionate about delivering my readers critical insights into the medical field. Former paramedic, instructor and medical school student. You can read more about me in the dedicated section of the website.

Why do we age? The Hallmarks of aging in longevity medicine (2023)

In 2013, Lopez-Otin et al. proposed the original nine hallmarks of aging in an article published in Cell. Since then, the field of longevity medicine has witnessed significant growth, with new research and studies enhancing our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the aging process. In 2022, a panel of experts reviewed …

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The Evolution of Aging Theories in longevity medicine

Over the past few decades, scientists have proposed several theories to explain the process of aging. As our understanding of biology and related fields has grown, we have abandoned or modified some of these theories to fit our current knowledge. However, some of these outdated theories still hold significant influence on the general public and …

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representation of aging process and stages of aging with matches being increasingly left to burn out.