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New Therapeutic Approaches and Biomarkers for Increased Healthspan

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Reviews on New Drug Targets in Age-Related Disorders

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Healthcare costs have increased in developing countries over the last few decades, mostly due to the escalation in average life expectancy and the concomitant increase in age-related disorders. To address this issue, widespread research is now being undertaken across the globe with the aim of finding a way of increasing healthy aging. A number of potential interventions have already shown promise, including lifestyle changes and the use of natural products or pharmaceuticals that may delay the onset of diseases associated with the aging process. In parallel, a number of potential biomarkers have already been identified that can be used for assessing risk of developing age-associated disorders and for monitoring response to therapeutic interventions. This review describes the most recent advances towards the goal of achieving healthier aging with fewer disabilities that may lead to enhanced quality of life and reduced healthcare costs around the world.

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Guest, P.C. (2021). New Therapeutic Approaches and Biomarkers for Increased Healthspan. In: Guest, P.C. (eds) Reviews on New Drug Targets in Age-Related Disorders. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology(), vol 1286. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55035-6_1

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