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#486 BITESIZE | The #1 Secret to Living a Longer and Healthier Life | Professor Rose Anne Kenny

Oct 17, 2024

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In this insightful conversation with Professor Rose Anne Kenny, a leading expert in medical gerontology, we learn that 80% of how we age is within our control through lifestyle choices. She emphasizes the impact of a positive attitude, strong social connections, and a sense of purpose on our health. Kenny shares practical tips to improve well-being, including the importance of diet and exercise. She highlights the fascinating story of a 120-year-old woman, illustrating how gratitude and joy can enhance longevity.

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Genetics only play a 20% role in aging, while the remaining 80% can be influenced by lifestyle and environment choices.

Nurturing social connections and maintaining a positive attitude significantly contribute to overall well-being and longevity as we age.

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The 80% of Aging We Control

A significant insight is that while genetics account for only 20% of aging, the remaining 80% is influenced by lifestyle and environmental factors, referred to as epigenetics. Simple, practical actions can significantly impact how we age, particularly for individuals in midlife. Among the most important actions are nurturing friendships, maintaining a balanced diet, and engaging in regular exercise, all of which contribute to overall well-being. Additionally, managing stress is crucial as it negatively affects the aging process, emphasizing the importance of incorporating beneficial habits into daily life.

Intro

2min

Empowering Choices for Healthy Aging

2min

The Power of Community in Health

6min

The Power of Attitude in Aging

5min

Finding Purpose in Everyday Life for Better Health

3min

Today's guest brings valuable insights about what we can do to make sure we age healthily and happily.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 400 of the podcast with Professor Rose Anne Kenny.

Professor Kenny is a medical gerontologist and Regius Professor of Physic and Chair of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College Dublin. She’s the Founding Principal Investigator of Ireland’s largest population study of ageing (TILDA) and the author of the international bestseller Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life.

In our conversation, she revealed that while 20% of ageing is genetic and can’t be changed, 80% is epigenetic. In other words, we have the power to influence how quickly or how slowly we age.

In this clip, she shares some of the simple, practical things we can all do to embrace the 80% that's within our control.

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