Research to help dogs live longer, healthier lives could unlock secrets for people to age better, too

TL;DR

The Dog Aging Project studies over 50,000 dogs to understand aging and age-related diseases, which are similar to human conditions like dementia.
Dogs serve as a valuable intermediate model for studying diseases and treatments, as they share environments and biology with humans, and age faster.
Research has shown correlations between lifestyle factors and disease risk in dogs, such as fewer diseases in dogs living with other dogs and a higher risk of dementia in inactive dogs.
Studies are testing drugs like rapamycin, which has shown potential in slowing cognitive decline and reducing inflammation linked to dementia in canine trials.
Biotech companies are developing drugs for dogs with the goal of extending healthier lifespans, with the long-term vision of applying similar research to human longevity.

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