Aging and Death

3 important questions on Aging and Death

How does Sapolsky define aging?

Progressive loss of the ability to deal with stress

What are two forms are not doing so well in stress response and aging?

1. Failing to activate a sufficient stress-response when its needed
2. How whole organs systems respond to stress

Can stress accelerate aging?

Yes, excess of stress can increase the risk of some of the disease of aging. More than a dozen species, glucocorticoid excess is the cause of death during aging.

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