The Elixir of Youth That Once Gave Meaning to Our Lives

Exercise and the molecular hallmarks of aging

We have all grown up believing that our age is something we cannot control. As youths we wished to be older, seeking out fake IDs and chasing the luxuries of an adult lifestyle. Now, progressing through adulthood, our enthusiasm wanes just a little each year, as we unceremoniously mock the idea of adding another stroke to our birthday tally. While we certainly cannot control the rate at which time passes us by, a multidisciplinary research team from Portugal…