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Everybody ages, but why and how do our bodies age?

AFAR provides trustworthy information on the basic biology of aging, its connection to age-related diseases, and the socioeconomic benefits of living healthier, longer.

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How is a better world for older people a better world for everyone?

Live Longer, Live Well posits the impact of aging research, debunks myths on aging, and poses the economic and social benefits of extending health span.

This 4-minute clip was created by acclaimed data journalist David McCandless with the generous support of the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research.

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What are the Hallmarks of Aging?

AFAR-supported scientists have discovered that “aging” is actually a series of interconnected processes at the molecular and cellular level in our bodies.

AFAR Senior Scientific Director Steven Austad explains these Hallmarks of Aging.

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What is Geroscience?

AFAR experts are driving Geroscience: an innovative research paradigm that addresses the biology of aging as the major risk factor for most chronic diseases facing older adults.

By targeting the biology of aging, we can delay age-related disease.

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What is the Longevity Dividend?

AFAR public health experts conservatively estimate that delaying or preventing age-related diseases could save us $7.1 trillion over the next 50 years.

Aging is a public health opportunity. By extending years of health, we can save on healthcare costs. We call this the Longevity Dividend.

How and Why Do We Age?

Learn more about the basic biology of aging and theories on aging.

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What's Next?

AFAR is committed to advancing the field of aging research. Discoveries generated in the lab need to translated into the development of trials and studies in humans next.

Explore the next frontier of translational research that AFAR hopes to advance in decades to come.

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Columns by Senior Scientific Director Steven Austad, PhD

Webinars

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Live Better Longer Webinars

In this series co-hosted with Prevention magazine, AFAR experts share the science behind promising therapeutics and lifestyle interventions to help you live healthier, longer.

Live Better Longer Webinars
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Clin-STAR Webinars

Clinician-Scientists share insights for transdisciplinary research

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Nathan Shock Center Webinars

Experts in the basic biology of aging share their latest scientific and technical findings.

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RCCN Webinars

Experts across biological and social sciences share insights to encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration in aging research.