Is Aging a Disease? The Debate Continues.

Humans' ability to reason is both a gift and a curse. While science advances, true biological immortality doesn’t exist in nature as we currently understand it. Instead of chasing a “cure” for aging, our focus should be on healthy longevity through lifestyle interventions.

When aging is viewed primarily as a condition to be treated, it can lead to:

• Over-medicalization of natural processes

• Missed diagnoses of preventable and reversible conditions

• Discrimination in treatment options

Yet, we know that lifestyle modifications can prevent or even reverse many age-related conditions. The challenge?

• They’re less profitable than ongoing medication

• They require active participation, not passive consumption

• They don’t create dependence on products or treatments

Many people are aging prematurely, but not because of an inherent flaw in biology. Instead, lifestyle factors like the following are driving rapid declines in health:

• Poor nutrition

• Lack of physical activity

• Chronic stress

• Environmental toxins

• Insufficient sleep

The longest-lived, healthiest populations, like those in Blue Zones, prioritize movement, whole foods, stress management, community, and purpose. Instead of searching for a miracle cure, we should align with what we already know about human health and longevity.

What’s natural, including aging, serves a biological purpose. Just because we can intervene in a process doesn’t always mean we should.