Living With Progeria (30 Min Documentary) | BORN DIFFERENT - Summary

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The text is a transcript of a video that features four people who have progeria, a rare aging disorder that causes them to age faster than normal. They share their stories, challenges, and joys of living with the condition. They also talk about their families, friends, hobbies, and dreams. They show resilience, positivity, and courage in the face of adversity. They inspire others to make the most of their lives and not let progeria define them.

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1. Progeria is a rare aging disorder that causes the cells to malfunction and makes people age faster than normal.
2. The life expectancy of people with progeria is usually 12 to 15 years, but some cases are milder or more severe than others.
3. Adalia, Nikhil, Amber, Tiffany and Charlie are some of the people who have progeria and share their stories in the text.
4. Adalia is a social media superstar who loves to make YouTube videos and has a positive attitude towards her condition.
5. Nikhil and Amber are siblings who both have progeria and support each other through their challenges.
6. Tiffany is 41 years old and one of the oldest living people with progeria. She has a cleaning business and a candle company.
7. Charlie is 30 years old and married to Tony, who is legally blind. She was diagnosed with progeria in her late 20s.
8. Progeria is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the production of a protein called progerin, which damages the cells and tissues.
9. There is no cure for progeria, but some treatments can help slow down the aging process and improve the quality of life of people with progeria.
10. People with progeria face many challenges such as hair loss, tooth decay, bone problems, heart disease and bullying, but they also have hobbies, passions, friends and family who love them.