Aging is generally defined as the accumulation of detrimental changes taking place in cells and tissues with advancing age, which bring about the increased risk of disease and death. The emerging standpoint defines aging as a particularly complex, multifactorial process. Anti-aging research aims to identify strategies to promote healthy aging and extend lifespan. The major perspectives in the antiaging exploration generally fall into two groups: (i) lifestyle modifications and (ii) pharmacological / genetic manipulations. More specifically, the foremost approaches in anti-aging research include the following: