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Age Wise

Is Aging a Disease or a Natural Process?

Mystery, stigma, and dreams of immortality fuel a debate that just won’t die

Image: Unsplash/Ozan Safak

Philosophers have argued for millennia whether aging is a natural process or a disease to be cured. The debate — gaining fresh vigor in recent years with advances in understanding disease causes even while science still can’t…

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Robert Roy Britt

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Independent journalist covering physical health & mental wellness, author of “Make Sleep Your Superpower: A Guide to Greater Health, Happiness & Productivity.”