I'm surprised there's no mention of Buddhism here. To accept death as a natural process, to realise that every being is subject to birth, old age, sometimes sic

I'm surprised there's no mention of Buddhism here. To accept death as a natural process, to realise that every being is subject to birth, old age, sometimes sickness and death, to constantly remind oneself of death leads to, in many ways, a more fulfilling life. Clinging to youth, good looks, being alive itself - these are all causes of suffering, as there is nothing permanent. People wanting to "cheat death" are attempting to find refuge in impermanence. But there isn't any to be found. What is changing is unsafe. Of course this doesn't mean we shouldn't take medications or life-saving surgeries, as those aren't done with the intention of permanence in mind. Buddhism says that superior to "cheating death" is in fact fully comprehending death, the unsatisfactory nature of our lives and the fact that the self cannot be found in any of these passing phenomena. To realise this puts an end to birth and therefore death. But in the context of here and now, our suffering is reduced. The search for youth only causes suffering. Desire is a root of suffering.