The Science of Aging’s Both a Little Depressing and Fascinating [Video]

As soon as we’re born, it’s pretty clear we’re going to die. Even if we manage to navigate the giant obstacle that is life, aging will eventually do us in. Why, though? What, exactly, is it that’s making us look old and slowly killing us? The good folks over at AsapSCIENCE have thankfully broken things down into easy to understand terms. It’s no less depressing, but at least you’ll know exactly why your body’s decided to fail you so spectacularly.

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