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Flow Radio

Thriving In The Second Half Of Life

May 15, 2023
Discover how engaging in action sports can preserve brain function as you age. Learn about accessing new levels of intelligence and wisdom by overcoming past traumas. Explore the significance of challenging activities in maintaining peak performance in the second half of life.
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  • Engaging in challenging activities helps preserve physical and mental skills as we age.
  • Overcoming past traumas and negative emotions unlocks new levels of intelligence, creativity, empathy, and wisdom in later life.

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Challenging Traditional Aging Perceptions

The podcast challenges the conventional beliefs on aging by referencing the story of Antonio Stradivari, a famous violin maker who crafted two of his most renowned violins in his 90s. This narrative dispels the idea of inevitable mental and physical decline over time, emphasizing that these skills are 'use-it-or-lose-it.' The research indicates that by engaging in challenging, creative, and social activities, individuals can maintain and even advance their physical and mental abilities far into later stages of life.

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