The science of longevity and aging affirms that our behaviors and environmental factors have a profound impact on our quality of life as we age. Though growing older is a natural and inevitable process, we have an immense amount of power in our hands to encourage healthy aging of both our bodies and minds.

On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear incredible insights on longevity from some of the best experts on human aging and lifespan. You’re going to learn about the science of telomeres and epigenetics, plus practical tips in areas like diet and exercise. You’ll also hear about how your relationships impact your lifespan, the critical role of having muscle as you age, and the role of stress reduction in longevity.

This episode features world-renowned experts in their respective fields, like Dr. Robert Waldinger, Dr. Gabrielle, Lyon, Dr. Elissa Epel, and more. Aging healthfully should be a goal for all humans, and I know this episode is going to arm you with the tools you need to increase your healthspan, durability, and overall health. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

How strong relationships can act as stress relievers.
Why loneliness is correlated with low-level chronic stress.
How your skeletal muscle can protect you from diseases.
The connection between skeletal muscle and insulin resistance.
Why protein restriction is dangerous for aging populations.
How having healthy levels of skeletal muscle increase your survivability.
Why exercise is protective against cancer.
What the sit-and-rise test is, and what it can tell you about your mobility.
A distinction between longevity and durability.
How building muscle mass impacts all your organ systems.
What your number one job should be as you age.
Top foods for human health and longevity.
The powerful anti-aging effects of flow state.
What telomeres are and how they relate to aging.
The science of the anti-aging enzyme telomerase.
How your epigenome determines your health outcomes.

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