• fallaciousBasis@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Begins at conception, technically.

    Strictly speaking, we claim an age that starts at birth. But that’s not “biological aging”.

    People don’t usually start aging poorly until their 30s to 50s usually(depending on how well we take care of ourselves).

    Some call it midlife. I like to call it peak ripeness. Usually happens around 40 if you’re in good shape. And then it’s downhill from there.

    I personally wouldn’t consider aging an illness. Life is a musical thing, and ultimately the music eventually stops. The point is not to be sorry it’s over but to have danced while the music was playing.

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      1 month ago

      Not an illness? So cancer, dementia and Alzheimers are not illnesses but I guess some beautiful song for you?

      The diseases listed are age related diseases, and the person I respond to is glorifying death.

      Some people just do not take 5 minutes to think before they post what’s largely a “live laugh love” post, as a response against horrible sufferings.

      You can do better.

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        1 month ago

        Aging doesn’t necessitate illness.

        So miss me hard with your first paragraph.

        They’re certainly associated(related) with age but they’re not causally related.

        So do better? You’re obviously hurting. It’s okay to self care.

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          1 month ago

          Well that’s what scientists argue about, is aging a disease? No one thought so 20 years ago, today more and more do.

          And age related diseases are, diseases created by another disease, aging. Or so I think. So very causually related indeed. IMO!

          Cure aging, cure Alzheimers, dementia and (most of) cancer.

          Sorry if I came off in an un-nice manner, I’m home sick, apologies.