Lifespan extension has never really been a goal of aging science, nor should it. S. Jay Olshansky agingextensiongoal Change image and share on social
Find a way to get a full-body massage every day. S. Jay Olshansky bodydayfind Change image and share on social
The evolutionary theory of senescence can be stated as follows: while bodies are not designed to fail, neither are they designed for extended operation. S. Jay Olshansky bodydesignevolutionary Change image and share on social
In Hollywood they're getting younger, but believe me, it's not the food. It's the plastic surgery. S. Jay Olshansky foodhollywoodplastic Change image and share on social
Ageing is very rare. We only see it in humans and laboratory animals and in zoo animals and in our pets. Basically, organisms that are protected from the external world. Once you create that protection, you live long enough to see ageing. S. Jay Olshansky ageanimalbasically share on social
Reducing caloric intake is the only proven method of extending life. If caloric intake is reduced to 20 percent below maintenance, you can extend your lifespan considerably. S. Jay Olshansky caloricconsiderablyextend Change image and share on social
The way that we are going after ageing, I think, is a problem. The modern medical model is basically designed to attack one disease at a time. Independent of all other diseases and independent of the basic process of ageing itself. S. Jay Olshansky ageattackbasic share on social
I don't have a fear of aging or a fear of death. S. Jay Olshansky agingdeathfear Change image and share on social
Someone will eventually succeed in this hunt for a longevity pill, and when they do, one of the greatest advances in the history of medicine will have been achieved. S. Jay Olshansky achieveadvanceeventually Change image and share on social
The only control we have over the duration of our life is to shorten it, and we do that all the time. S. Jay Olshansky controldurationlife Change image and share on social
