By 2030, 74 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. will be 65 or older. As people age, this means bigger burdens on the healthcare system, senior housing and care. But, what if one day, we could slow down this process of biological aging? Two researchers from Northwestern University join us this week to share some of the latest innovations in the anti-aging field.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Douglas Vaughan, chair, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, inaugural director, Potocsnak Longevity Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
- Dr. Frank Palella, associate director, Potocsnak Longevity Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, director, HIV & Aging Center, Potocsnak Longevity Institute.
Links for more info:
- Potocsnak Longevity Institute: Feinberg School of Medicine
- Douglas E Vaughan : Faculty Profile
- Frank J Palella : Faculty Profile
- Resources Near You | HHS.gov
- Why these Amish live longer and healthier: an internal ‘fountain of youth’ – Northwestern Now
- Metformin: A Potential Candidate for Targeting Aging Mechanisms
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