Ageing Declared Treatable Disease by Health Expert
Carmen Romero challenges traditional views, citing David Sinclair's research reversing ageing in mice and advocating lifestyle changes for longevity.
Key Points
- David Sinclair's 2020 research reversed ageing in blind mice, restoring vision and brain neurons.
- Maria Branyas died at 117 with biological age 23 years younger, no diseases.
- Practical steps: optimised nutrition timing, constant movement, quality sleep, stress reduction.
- Strong relationships cut breast cancer mortality by 65%; purpose and spirituality extend life.
Carmen Romero, a health expert, has declared that ageing can now be considered a treatable condition, challenging the long-held view that it inevitably leads to disease.
In an interview ahead of her book launch, Romero cited groundbreaking research by geneticist David Sinclair, who in 2020 reversed ageing effects in blind mice, restoring their vision and reconnecting brain neurons. "Cells lose their memory of how to repair themselves," she explained, noting that Sinclair's work reversed this process and sparked global interest. "Now we can affirm that ageing is a treatable disease," she added.
Her book, *La edad no importa* (Age Doesn't Matter), promotes empowerment by rejecting the normalisation of age-related issues like high blood sugar. Romero will present it on Thursday at 7pm at the Spanish Embassy, joined by Josep Puigbó and Baroness Thyssen.
Drawing on the case of Maria Branyas, who died at 117 without any disease, Romero highlighted recent findings that Branyas's biological age was 23 years younger than her chronological age. Key factors, she said, start with believing change is possible and adopting a proactive mindset.
Practical steps include optimised nutrition—not just what to eat, but when and how—constant movement ("move, move, move"), quality sleep, and stress reduction. Her method emphasises three pillars: science, awareness, and connection between body and mind. Addressing specific organ health is vital, but so is emotional state.
Strong personal relationships prove essential, Romero noted, as toxic ones heighten stress and accelerate ageing. She referenced a breast cancer study showing women with solid support networks faced 65% lower mortality risk, thanks to better immune function and treatment adherence.
Spirituality or religious beliefs also extend life through greater resilience, she added, alongside having a clear life purpose that motivates daily living.
Romero dismissed age labels as misleading. "I've never understood it, not even as a child," she said. "What matters is the state of your organs and mind—that determines your life."
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