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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 20, 2025

5 min

What is biomedical gerontology? An Expert's Guide to the Science of Aging

According to the National Institute on Aging, advances in science and medicine have helped increase human life expectancy significantly over the last century. Biomedical gerontology is the specialized field of science that studies the biological mechanisms of aging to develop interventions that can extend healthy lifespans.

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Oct 13, 2025

3 min

What are the two main types of gerontology?

The world's older adult population is growing at an unprecedented rate, making the study of aging a critical field of research and practice. This complex, multidisciplinary field is known as gerontology, which is commonly divided into two primary, though interconnected, areas of focus. So, what are the two main types of gerontology and why is understanding their distinction important?

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