Living Longer, Looking Lovely

The document discussed the concept of caloric restriction as a potential method to prevent aging, highlighting studies in mice and monkeys that showed extended lifespans and improved health markers with reduced calorie intake. However, it noted the impracticality of such diets for humans from birth and the negative effects observed in the Biosphere II experiment, where participants experienced depression and reduced quality of life due to caloric deprivation. The text suggested that modern eating practices, such as the traditional three meals a day, might need reevaluation to address issues like obesity and diabetes. Despite the potential longevity benefits of caloric restriction, it was noted that such diets do not necessarily lead to a more attractive appearance, leaving the quest for the "fountain of youth" unresolved.