Chronic inflammation and the hallmarks of aging

Researchers reviewed existing studies about chronic inflammation, meaning a low-level immune reaction that continues for a long time. They examined how it may affect the main biological changes linked with aging, such as cell damage, weaker defenses, and poorer tissue repair. This was a review, not a test involving new human participants or a treatment. The evidence suggests that ongoing inflammation is connected with several aging-related problems, but it is not always clear whether inflammation causes them or results from them.

What this means for you: This supports ordinary steps that protect health, such as not smoking, staying active, and managing existing illnesses. It does not show that buying an anti-inflammatory supplement or treatment will slow aging.