Exploring the science and stories behind human longevity

What does it mean to grow old?  Put another way, what are the hallmarks of aging?  They are questions that have long since intrigued biologists and longevity researchers, with a wide range of theories about what drives the aging process.  We understand the impact of weaker muscles, frailty, cognitive challenges and greying hair, but it is the underlying factors – molecular and cellular mechanisms – that researchers are striving to understand.  Dr. Davide D’Amico is a research scientist with the Swiss cellular nutrition brand, Timeline Nutrition, where he is studying how compounds derived from plants can be used to reverse muscle decline and boost mitochondrial health.