Anti-Aging Technology Is No Excuse for Bad Habits

For those interested in longevity, July was a good news month. Recently published research in the journal Science shows that caloric restriction helps monkeys live longer and healthier, while a parallel study demonstrated the possibility that a drug could mimic this process.

Here is my column arguing that, while good news abounds, the downside is that a strong belief in a “fountain of youth pill” can lead to big trouble, especially when it comes to diet and exercise.