What If Your Dog Holds the Secret to Healthy Aging?

For years, scientists have looked to laboratory animals to better understand aging. But some of the most important clues about living longer, healthier lives may be curled up at our feet.

A new study from the Dog Aging Project has found that dogs and humans share remarkably similar metabolic signatures associated with lifespan, adding to growing evidence that our canine companions may be one of the most valuable models for studying aging.