The idea that "aging is a disease" is now attracting attention in the medical industry around the world. Although aging has been accepted as a natural phenomenon until now, the latest research has shown that aging is a factor that causes decline in bodily functions and disease, and it is beginning to be considered a target for treatment and prevention.

 

In fact, the WHO has also held discussions on adding aging to its disease classification. As "aging is a treatable disease," cutting-edge approaches such as gene editing technology and stem cell therapy are evolving, and "longevity medicine" that aims to achieve healthy longevity is opening up new possibilities.

 

"Aging is a disease" becomes global standard!

 

Until now, aging has been perceived as a natural, unavoidable phenomenon. However, as research into aging progresses and causes and treatments become clearer, the world is beginning to see aging as a disease.

 

The recent thinking is that aging is a factor in the decline of bodily functions and the onset of illness, and therefore it is necessary to prevent and treat it. Some illnesses, such as dementia, cancer, and myocardial infarction, are caused by aging, and the World Health Organization (WHO) is considering whether to add aging to its disease classification.

 

There are also voices saying that aging is not a disease, and the revision was postponed in 2022, but it is predicted that there will be a movement to define aging as a disease around the world in the future.

 

A disease means that it can be treated. Aging is becoming a treatable disease that can be prevented and treated. The evolution of advanced medical technologies such as gene editing and stem cell therapy is one of the reasons why aging is now considered treatable.

 

Epigenetic cloningTesting can be an indicator of aging

 

Recently, a distinction has begun to be made between aging and old age, which were previously considered to be the same thing. Aging refers to the passage of time from birth to the present. On the other hand, simply put, old age refers to the decline in bodily functions that comes with age.

 

The epigenetic clock test conducted at Bianca Clinic examines the degree of aging of the body. Although everyone ages at the same rate, the rate of aging varies from person to person.

 

By calculating biological age and comparing it with chronological age, it is possible to understand the progression of aging. The advent of highly accurate epigenetic clock testing has had a major impact on the progress of aging research.

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The ideal longevity is not just living a long life, but living a long and healthy life.

 

Longevity does not necessarily mean good health. If you have a disease or your legs and back hurt, you may not be able to enjoy life to the fullest. Now that "aging is a disease" is becoming the global standard, the concept of longevity is attracting attention.

Longevity is a word that means living a long, healthy and happy life. Rather than having to endure things just because you are elderly, if you can lead an independent life, eat delicious food, and go out to various places, you can look forward to your retirement years.

 

There is a growing trend to view aging, which has previously been viewed as a negative thing, in a positive light and to face it head on.

 

What are the 10 stages of longevity?

 

According to Phil Newman, editor-in-chief of Longevity Technology, an information site about longevity medicine, treatments for aging are now thought to be classified as follows:

 

 

No treatment is better than another, but each stage tends to be more complex and more expensive, and while some are already on the market, others are yet to become a reality.

 

Bianca Clinic offers anti-aging treatments that fall under the Longevity Clinic category. In addition to the latest epigenetic clock testing to determine biological age, we also consider medical approaches to improve health from the inside out.

 

We also offer treatments that can approach health from within the body, such as peptide therapy, hormone replacement therapy, and orthoremcular nutritional therapy, so if you are interested in cutting-edge anti-aging care or want to work on preventing aging, please come in for a consultation.