Longevity: the scientific advances that transform human life and the journalist that brings them closer to us

During a public conversation framed at the International Book Fair, organized at the Ticmas Stand and promoted by the Bajalibros Digital Platform, the journalist Daniela Blanco -Editorial Director of Infobae- He addressed the issue of longevity, in relation to communication and lifestyle.

During the conversation, moderate by Patricia wheelsThe journalist explained that longevity has ceased to be a simple philosophical yearning to become a tangible objective thanks to scientific advances. This issue, which has gained relevance in the 21st century, is located in the center of This will be the health of the futurea digital book that collects articles from Daniela Blancowho has a long career as a health journalist.

The work addresses how science has transformed deadly diseases into chronic conditions, in addition to exploring habits and practices that can improve the quality of life and extend it. And is guided by fundamental questions. How is health changing with artificial intelligence and biotechnology? What factors really influence longevity and healthy aging? How can prevention replace traditional medicine based on the disease? Through Interviews with experts And scientific evidence, Blanco answers these issues and shows how these advances are already transforming the way we take care of ourselves.

Longevity, he said Blanco This Saturday, it is no longer just an abstract desire to live longer, but a purpose backed by science. “Nowadays, diseases such as HIV or some types of cancer have been chronifiedaway from the concept of death. ”However, he explained, this transformation has also generated paradoxes. For example, the success in HIV treatment has led a decrease in condom use Among young people, who perceive that the disease no longer represents a mortal threat.

“The overabundance of information misinforms us and takes us to places like Tiktok, which fragment knowledge,” said Blanco, who did not hesitate to point out an exit: “Let’s try to solve health issues in the ideal places: the doctor’s office, speaking with experts and confronting information.”

In the conversation, the specialist highlighted the importance of daily habits in the search for a longer and more healthy life.

Another central aspect of the talk were a book about the microbiota intestinalan issue that has gone from being a marginal interest to occupy a prominent place in medical research. As explained, “immunity is a very vast word in the world of health. One of the ways to take care of it is vaccinating. And there are other issues. Having a very neat task with our body. Doing physical activity, eating well.”

Blanco clarified that it is not something complex. “But immunosenescence – the deterioration of the immune system – is what accounts for the dietary fragility. That is, we turn years and We are losing immunity load. And there appear the fragilities. For this reason, the microbiota, which is not more or less than a set of bacteria, fungi and other visitors that we have in the body. ”

The conversation also addressed the role of the media in the dissemination of health and science issues. As detailed, in Infobae Between 30 and 40 daily articles on these issues are published, reflecting the growing interest of audiences. This increase in the demand for scientific information has led to health news occupying a place as relevant as those of politics or economy.

To close he quoted the doctor Alexandre kalacherecognized longevity specialist -and one of the protagonists of Daniela Blanco’s book -who emphasizes that healthy decisions must be taken from the present. “But what does Kalache say? Let’s start today. Did you see that the human being tends to postpone healthy decisions? Let’s start today. It doesn’t matter going to the gym with the gold membership and eating perfect. It matters to take those keys of daily habits.”