The word "senescence" comes from the Latin “senex” (meaning "old" or "elderly"), and the verb “senescere” (meaning "to grow old"), and typically refers to the process of growing old or the state of being old. At time the word “senescence” is used interchangeably with “aging”, however although they both relate to the process of growing older, they are different. Aging is the progressive deterioration of an organism over time, encompassing physical and mental decline. Senescence refers to a...

When it comes to aging, we know that it is not a uniform process for everyone.  We all know and have even experienced that there are...

Did you know that with aging there is often associated a condition of low-grade, persistent inflammation, also called "inflammaging"? In...