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Episode 77: Anti-ageing, part 1

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Understanding Aging: Methylation and Longevity

This chapter explores the implications of drug treatments like Zempic on obesity and diabetes while critically examining claims about their effects on longevity. It highlights the importance of distinguishing between lifespan and health span, emphasizing quality of life over mere lifespan extension. The discussion extends to the complexities of DNA methylation and its role in biological aging, along with the impact of lifestyle factors like smoking on this process.

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