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What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

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A dysfunctional metabolism is linked to many hallmarks of aging cells, such as telomere shortening and genomic instability.

Disrupting homeostasis destabilizes the body’s internal environment, leading to imbalances that can trigger a cascade of health issues, including metabolic disorders, chronic diseases.

More research can improve our understanding of how metabolism affects stress responses and cellular balance throughout life. This article is republished from The Conversation , a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: Melanie R. McReynolds , Penn State Read more: Melanie R. McReynolds receives funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program Faculty Phase and the Burroughs Welcome Fund PDEP Transition to Faculty ..

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