Overview
- Conrado Estol told LA NACION that aging should be treated as a medical pathology that science can address and potentially cure.
- He said researchers are actively studying ways to slow or stop biological aging, though no single clinical cure has been reported.
- Estol set out seven practical pillars for healthier later life: stress control, strong social ties, correct sleep, no smoking, moderate alcohol, healthy nutrition and regular exercise.
- He cited a recent analysis that raises the estimated genetic share of aging outcomes to about 50% when accidents and infections are excluded and said habits can still change how genes are expressed.
- Estol warned that two thirds of people now spend their last decade in poor health and argued that earlier preventive choices and staying socially and mentally active can reduce that risk and change retirement culture.