Feature in ATMOS Magazine – “The Surprising Cost of Our Quest to Defy Aging”

“The Surprising Cost of Our Quest to Defy Aging”

July 17th, 2025

The article explores the hidden environmental and social costs of the booming anti-aging industry, questioning whether the pursuit of longevity is sustainable or equitable.

Han Yang’s photographic work is featured in the latest issue of ATMOS Magazine, accompanying the article “The Surprising Cost of Our Quest to Defy Aging” by Darshita Goyal.

This thought-provoking piece investigates the booming anti-aging and longevity industry—from collagen supplements to IV drips—and reveals its often overlooked environmental cost. While marketed as pathways to wellness, many of these treatments carry significant ecological and ethical implications, raising questions about sustainability, access, and equity.

ATMOS is a leading publication at the intersection of ecology, culture, and art. Known for its visually rich and intellectually rigorous storytelling, it has long been a source of inspiration and admiration in Han’s creative practice.

Read the full article here: https://atmos.earth/surprising-cost-anti-aging/