Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged, having announced their engagement in December 2024. However, according to recent statements by Benny Blanco, the couple has not yet started formal wedding preparations or set a date for the celebrations.
Blanco recently explained in a podcast appearance that their busy schedules have put wedding planning on hold. Both Gomez and Blanco have been heavily involved in professional commitments, including filming music videos for their collaborative album “I Said I Love You First,” promoting their work, and other ongoing projects. Gomez is also busy filming “Only Murders in the Building.”
Despite the delay in planning, Blanco indicated that they are excited about the wedding and plan to begin the process “this summer” (of 2025). The couple reportedly envisions a “chill” and intimate ceremony, potentially in a backyard setting, and plans to incorporate elements from both Gomez’s Christian faith and Blanco’s Jewish traditions. While some initial ideas, such as including the Jewish dish challah and potentially inviting Ed Sheeran, have been mentioned, specific details about the start of wedding celebrations remain unconfirmed until they formally begin the planning process.Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Wedding Preparations on Hold; Celebrations Expected to Begin This Summer
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, who announced their engagement in December 2024, have not yet commenced formal wedding preparations, according to recent statements from Benny Blanco. Despite the excitement surrounding their upcoming nuptials, the couple has postponed planning due to their demanding professional schedules.
Blanco recently shared that both he and Gomez have been heavily occupied with various projects, including the release of their collaborative album “I Said I Love You First” and Gomez’s ongoing commitments to filming “Only Murders in the Building.”
While a wedding date has not been set, Blanco revealed that the couple intends to sit down later this summer (2025) to begin organizing the event. They envision a “chill” and intimate celebration, potentially a backyard wedding, that incorporates both Christian and Jewish traditions. Although specific details regarding the start of wedding celebrations remain unconfirmed, the couple is expected to begin finalizing plans in the coming months.

While aging is an inevitable biological process, and the fundamental mechanisms behind it are still being fully understood, it is indeed possible to significantly prevent, slow down, and mitigate many of its negative effects on the body.
Aging at the cellular level involves the accumulation of damage over time, leading to a gradual decline in physical and mental capacity and an increased risk of disease. However, scientific research and practical interventions have shown that adopting specific strategies can promote “healthy aging,” extending the period of life spent in good health (healthspan).
Understanding the Effects of Aging
The effects of aging manifest in various ways, affecting nearly every system in the body:
* Cellular changes: Cells become less efficient at dividing, accumulating waste products (like lipofuscin), and functioning abnormally. Tissues may lose mass (atrophy) or become stiffer (e.g., connective tissues, blood vessels).
* Musculoskeletal system: Loss of muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility; reduced bone density (raising the risk of falls and fractures); and issues like arthritis.
* Cardiovascular system: Arteries and heart tissues become more rigid, increasing the risk of hypertension and heart disease.
* Cognitive function: While memory loss is not an inevitable part of aging, cognitive decline, slower processing speeds, and conditions like dementia can occur.
* Sensory decline: Age-related farsightedness, hearing loss, and diminished senses of smell and taste are common.
Strategies to Prevent and Slow Aging Effects
The current understanding of “anti-aging” focuses primarily on interventions that target the biological processes of aging rather than just the cosmetic or symptomatic effects. These strategies fall into two main categories: lifestyle interventions and emerging scientific approaches.
1. Lifestyle Interventions
Adopting healthy habits is the most proven and accessible way to slow biological aging and improve healthspan.
* Diet and Nutrition:
* Anti-inflammatory Diet: Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats (like those found in nuts and fatty fish) reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, which accelerate aging.
* Caloric Restriction and Intermittent Fasting: Studies in various models suggest that reducing overall caloric intake (without malnutrition) or engaging in intermittent fasting can trigger cellular renewal processes (autophagy) and improve metabolic function.
* Physical Activity: Regular exercise, including both cardiovascular activity and strength training, is crucial. Exercise improves telomere length (which is associated with cellular aging), maintains muscle mass and bone density, enhances cardiovascular health, and boosts mitochondrial function.
* Sleep: Adequate, quality sleep (7–9 hours per night) is essential for cellular repair and regeneration.
* Stress Management: Chronic stress accelerates aging by increasing cortisol levels and damaging cells. Techniques like mindfulness, meditation, and yoga can help mitigate these effects.
* Avoiding Harmful Habits: Quitting smoking and moderating alcohol consumption are among the most impactful steps for preventing age-related diseases and slowing down the aging process.
2. Emerging Scientific Approaches and Research
While lifestyle is foundational, research is actively exploring therapeutic strategies to target the root causes of aging at the molecular level.
* Senolytics: These are drugs designed to eliminate “senescent cells”—cells that have stopped dividing and accumulate in tissues as we age, releasing inflammatory signals that damage surrounding tissue. Senolytic therapies are being explored as a way to reduce age-related inflammation and dysfunction.
* Autophagy Enhancers: Autophagy is the body’s process of cleaning out damaged cell components. Enhancing autophagy through diet (like fasting) or potential pharmaceuticals may promote successful aging.
* Targeting the Hallmarks of Aging: Researchers are investigating interventions aimed at the various “hallmarks of aging,” including genetic instability, mitochondrial dysfunction, and epigenetic alterations.
* Supplements: Certain supplements, such as antioxidants (Vitamins C and E), specific micronutrients (Zinc), Omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamin D, are being studied for their potential to support cellular health and slow aging, particularly when combined with exercise.
Conclusion
While the complete prevention of aging remains outside of current capabilities, it is entirely possible to prevent or significantly mitigate the effects of aging on the body. A holistic approach combining a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and stress management is the most effective way to slow biological aging and increase healthspan. Ongoing scientific research into senolytics and other interventions holds promise for future advancements in promoting longevity and overall health.