In my medical practice, I’ve worked with everyone from collegiate and professional athletes to older adults living with the aches and pains of aging. A common phrase I hear is, “Don’t get old,” usually from people who have watched their activity, energy, and independence decline under the weight of chronic discomfort. I have deep empathy for them—they lived the best they knew how, and I do everything I can to help with the challenges they face. Over the years, though, these encounters have led me to a different question: What could be done earlier to avoid such a difficult aging process? Can aging be improved? The answer is, yes, it can!