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Cambridge researcher Aubrey de Grey argues that aging is merely a disease — and a curable one at that, outlining strategies to extend healthy human life.

Dan Buettner shares insights from Blue Zones, regions where people live the longest, revealing nine common habits that promote longevity.

What controls aging? Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon has found a simple genetic mutation that can double the lifespan of a simple worm, C. elegans. The lessons from that discovery, and others, are pointing to how we might one day significantly extend youthful human life.

For all that's ever been said about climate change, we haven't heard nearly enough about the psychological impacts of living in such an uncertain time. TED Fellow Britt Wray shares insights on 'climate grief' and how it affects our mental health.

Climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century, but tackling it could be the greatest health opportunity. Andy Haines outlines how policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions can also improve health, from reducing air pollution to encouraging active transport and healthier diets.

As the founder of the Ella Roberta Foundation, Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah campaigns for cleaner air in honor of her daughter, who had a fatal asthma attack in 2013. Sharing harrowing statistics that reveal the toxic effects of air pollution on global health, she explains why she's fighting for policies that acknowledge air pollution as a cause of death -- and makes the case for transitioning away from fossil fuels.