Theories of Aging and Chronic Diseases: Chronic Inflammation an Interdependent ‘Roadmap’ to Age-Associated Illnesses

Abstract

Cancer is a symptom of violations of controlled biological circadian rhythms. Living long is a biological process characterized by progressive alterations in tissue/organ function, often associated with increased risk of chronic diseases. Among major theories of aging are retardation of immune response dynamics, increased free radicals (oxido-redox imbalance) and increased genetic mutations.