The Paul Taylor Podcast | Expert in Hardiness and Mental Fitness Wisdom Wednesday - Anti-aging strategies part 3 - Influencing your epigenetic changes
Jan 28, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of epigenetics and discover how our lifestyle choices influence gene expression and aging. The discussion highlights practical strategies like exercise, diet, and maintaining social connections to improve health. Learn how these factors can enhance epigenetic markers, paving the way for healthier aging and a better quality of life. It's a thought-provoking look at the intersection of genetics and personal choices.
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Epigenetics & Gene Expression
- Epigenetics studies gene expression, how genes turn on/off without DNA change.
- Lifestyle shapes how your body uses fixed DNA, like bookmarks highlighting instructions.
Epigenetic Clocks and Aging
- Epigenetic markers change with age, impacting biological age.
- Scientists use 'epigenetic clocks' like Horvath and Dunedin to measure biological age.
Exercise and Epigenetics
- Regular exercise positively influences epigenetic processes.
- It reprograms DNA methylation, improves histone modification, and regulates non-coding RNA.