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Kyrras Conrad1, Michael Spano, Michael D Seidman
1Center for Integrative Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Northville, MI 48167, USA.
Abstract:
This article discusses the mechanisms of aging, future areas of exploration, and strategies to achieve successful aging given the current state of medical knowledge. The article begins with mitochondrial function and cell growth and decline, then presents aspects over which humans have control over their health: nutrition, use of nutritional supplementation, body posture, exercise, lifestyle choices, and use of traditional Chinese medicine. The discussion concludes with the role of the physician in offering patient education regarding behaviors for a healthy life.
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