This week's conversation topic is ageing (aging U.S). Here are some articles and videos to check out in your free time:
Podcast: Can we cheat ageing? - BBC Future
Vocabulary
on the cusp of - at the point when something is about to change
lifespan - the length of time for which a person, animal, or thing exists
longevity - remaining popular or useful for a long time
to reboot - (of a computer) to switch off and then start again immediately
regenerative therapy - A form of treatment which tries to rejuvenate the skin or even the whole person by the injection of tissues taken from other animals.
anti-aging products - products used to prevent or lessen the effects of getting older
thorough - meticulous
to fast - to eat no food for a period of time
stem cell - a cell, especially one taken from a person or animal in a very early stage of development, that can develop into any other type of cell
biohacking - attempts to improve the condition of your body and mind using technology, drugs, or other chemical substances such as hormones:
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