Mechanisms, Prevention and Treatment of Aging and Age-Related Diseases - by Oliver Fincher (Hardcover)

About the Book

Aging is a natural biological process characterized by the progressive decline in physiological function and resilience over time. As individuals age, they become more susceptible to age-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's, and metabolic syndromes. These conditions often result from a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices accumulated over a lifetime. While aging itself cannot be halted, research focuses on understanding its mechanisms to potentially delay the onset or mitigate the severity of age-related diseases. Strategies include promoting healthy lifestyles, developing targeted therapies, and advancing biomedical research to enhance the quality of life for aging populations. Addressing these challenges is crucial for managing healthcare needs in an increasingly aging global population. The various advancements in prevention and treatment of aging and age-related diseases are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. This book presents the complex subject of aging and age-related diseases in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Book Synopsis

Aging is a natural biological process characterized by the progressive decline in physiological function and resilience over time. As individuals age, they become more susceptible to age-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's, and metabolic syndromes. These conditions often result from a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices accumulated over a lifetime. While aging itself cannot be halted, research focuses on understanding its mechanisms to potentially delay the onset or mitigate the severity of age-related diseases. Strategies include promoting healthy lifestyles, developing targeted therapies, and advancing biomedical research to enhance the quality of life for aging populations. Addressing these challenges is crucial for managing healthcare needs in an increasingly aging global population. The various advancements in prevention and treatment of aging and age-related diseases are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. This book presents the complex subject of aging and age-related diseases in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.