What if you didn’t have to get old? What if there was a way to immunise yourself against the inevitable consequences of ageing? No more creaky knees, sore back, or failing eyesight. No more trips to the doctor that end in: “Well, that’s just how your body works now.” Instead, what if you could live in a body that worked as well in your 40s, 50s and 60s, as it did in your 20s?
It sounds too good to be true (and being forever 21 might just be out of reach), but the idea that we can treat old age like a disease is a school of thought that’s drawing attention from scientists and policymakers around the world. The theory goes that if we can target the mechanisms that age us at a cellular level and counteract those processes with drugs, we might be able to slow ageing. As luck would have it, it seems that some people might already have been taking a drug that’s helped them stay healthier for longer and even live a few years longer without even knowing it. Head to p52 to discover why one day we might not need to get old any more.
Finally, if you’re looking to pick up some new good habits in the New Year, why not check out our podcast Instant Genius? We’ve got Dr Matthew Walker talking to us about improving your sleep, Dr Michael Mosley on simple health hacks and Kimberley Wilson on how to feed your brain.
Enjoy the month magazine issue!

Daniel Bennett, Editor

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