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Inflammaging: The Silent Fire

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The fire within

Chronic low-grade inflammation — called 'inflammaging' — is now recognized as the root driver behind heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes.

Fact

Acute vs chronic

Acute inflammation is good — it heals cuts and fights infections. Chronic inflammation is the problem: it simmers for years, damaging tissues silently.

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True or False

All inflammation is harmful to the body.

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Explore the damage

Tap each hotspot to see how inflammaging affects different systems.

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Myth or Fact?

Swipe left for FACT, right for MYTH.

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Insight

CRP: Your inflammation score

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a blood test that measures systemic inflammation. Optimal is below 1.0 mg/L.

Takeaway

Key Takeaway

Inflammaging is the hidden driver of nearly every age-related disease. Measuring and reducing chronic inflammation is essential for longevity.

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