Author Description

In recent years, old age has become an increasing problem due to its influence on age-related diseases. According to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases, aging is “caused by biological processes which persistently lead to the loss of organism's adaptation and progress in older ages”, a change from the previous consensus of aging being a natural phenomenon and being unable to be treated. Over the past few decades, more people have started paying attention to slowing down aging, creating a market for anti-aging supplements derived from natural compounds, such as Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN). In addition, there is new research in the field of age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease, and finding organic waysto alleviate these diseases, such as a vegan diet. From current research, we can devise better treatment options for patients that impact the origin of the disease, aging, rather than a one-time solution for the worsening of an age-related disease. How Not to Grow Old is written by us, the Anti-Aging Research Group. We are an organization of high schoolers, and our goal is to teach people of all ages on how to have a healthy lifestyle. Our book focuses on one topic per chapter: NMN and other supplements, veganism and cardiovascular disease, veganism anddiabetes, veganism and cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease, all in relation to aging. In each chapter, the topic willbe explained and solutions to each topic will be expanded on. In addition, research conducted by the authors of this book will also be touched on in certain topics. Our book highlights the importance of involving youth in scientific research of the anti-aging field and beyond. I hope that through this book, people of all ages will understand aging better and are able to improve their health and quality of lives. Happy reading! – Amber Lin, president of the Anti-Aging Research Group