Aging is a natural process that almost all living organisms experience (the amazing ones that don’t are the topic for another blog). As the years pass, our bodies undergo a series of changes that can affect our overall health and well-being at many levels. One significant factor that has been gaining attention in recent years is the connection between inflammation and aging. Inflammation, typically a protective response by the immune system, becomes a double-edged sword as we age. This blog aims to delve into the complex interplay between inflammation and aging, shedding light on the mechanisms, implications, and potential interventions to promote healthy aging.
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Any immunologist will tell you that the immune system is a highly complex network of communication between a diverse array of different cell types. Far from being static, the immune system is in a constant state of flux and responding to the many external challenges and to the homeostatic mechanisms that control it. At the center of this all are cytokines, hormonal messengers that regulate most of the biology of the immune system.
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