Risk aversion increases over time. Part of it is tied to white matter density in the temporal parietal lobe. There's a connection between bone health and white matter density. If you keep up bone density, you can slow this natural risk aversion because you slow the attrition of the myelination.
In this episode, Steven and Peter discuss the importance of a positive mindset in order to live longer, the science behind aging, and the effects of different mindsets on healthspan.
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07:36 | Age Is Just A Number It Can't Define Your Limits.
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49:27 | Science Fiction Is Slowly Becoming Science Fact.
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1:18:39 | A Growth Mindset Vs. A Fixed Mindset.
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