Scientists are optimistic that existing drugs that could one day slow or reverse our ageing.
For centuries, people have pursued the dream of eternal youth. It might seem like the stuff of myth or science fiction, but researchers have been making fascinating progress in understanding what happens in our bodies as we age. There’s optimism that we might soon be able to use drugs to slow down or even reverse how we age, extending the number of years we live healthy, productive lives. What’s more, some of us might be taking these drugs already.
On today’s episode, Lucy Hockings speaks to Dr Andrew Steele, author of Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old to find out whether we might drink from the fountain of youth in our lifetime.
00:00 Intro.
01:07 Questions about anti-ageing.
02:05 Cosmetic and cellular anti-ageing.
03:48 What is biological age?
05:51 What is ageing?
07:55 Is it a humanitarian crisis?
09:23 Lifespan and healthspan.
10:53 Can we slow down our ageing?
12:29 Is there a drug?
14:10 Therapies for ageing.
16:01 When could this happen?
17:10 Anti-ageing advice.
18:45 Outro.
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