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DictionarySeeantiaginglife extension
life extension A general term for any manoeuvre intended to increase longevity and vitality. Life-extending activities include a healthy diet, smoking cessation, drinking alcohol in moderation, exercise and reduction in stress; life-extending modalities (e.g., Gerovital and Live Cell Therapy) are of dubious efficacy.life extensionThe prolongation of life with healthful practices, e.g., regular exercise, balanced diet, abstaining from tobacco, and limiting consumption of alcohol. Synonym: age retardation; biomedical gerontology; experimental gerontologyAcronymsSeeleading edge |