Book Summary — Lifespan: Why We Age But Don’t Have To [David Sinclair].
Lifespan — Why We Age But Don’t Have To
The book is about longevity and science, exploring the underlying causes of aging and how they can be treated. In this book summary, I (very briefly) run through some of the key points covered in the book.
Ageing has a specific pathology — it can be treated
Ageing is not just a natural part of life. It has a specific pathology that can be treated. It is an underlying factor behind all diseases. This means that if we can figure out how to treat ageing, we could potentially prevent or treat a broad range of diseases.
Goal should be to increase healthspan, not lifespan
The goal of longevity research should be to increase healthspan, not just lifespan. In other words, we should focus on extending the period of life when people are healthy and active, rather than simply extending life.
Humans may possibly live past 150 years
It’s possible that humans may be able to live past 150 years. There is evidence that some animals have been able to live longer than this, and there are people alive today who have already lived past 110. It’s unclear whether humans will be able to live much longer than this, but it’s an intriguing possibility.
