In this enlightening discussion, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, renowned for his insights on aging, and journalist Camilla Cavendish, author and expert on aging trends, delve into the evolving perceptions of old age. They highlight the crucial role of sleep and its impact on well-being as we grow older. The conversation also explores innovative health technologies, including neural implants, and how caloric restriction could promote longevity. Personal experiences with intermittent fasting and the potential of metformin as an anti-aging treatment are also dissected.
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Consistent Sleep Schedule
Stick to a regular sleep schedule, even if it means sacrificing social events.
Entraining your biological clock leads to easier mornings and better rest.
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Age and Profession in the US
Academics, judges, and politicians in the US often work into older age without the same age-related job pressures as other professions.
This raises questions about age limits in different job sectors.
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Chronological vs. Physiological Age
Chronological age and physiological age are distinct concepts.
Focus on physiological health rather than numerical age when assessing fitness for demanding roles.
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In 'Extra Time', Camilla Cavendish explores the global demographic shift where people aged 65 and over outnumber children under five. She argues for a positive approach to ageing, utilizing technology, community, and anti-ageing strategies to revolutionize the second half of life. The book challenges taboos around ageing and suggests ways for governments, businesses, and individuals to adapt to this new reality.
The Changing Mind
A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well
Daniel Levitin
In *The Changing Mind*, Daniel Levitin challenges common beliefs about aging by highlighting its cognitive benefits. He draws on cutting-edge research to offer practical tips for enhancing cognition across every decade of life. The book explores how decision-making improves with age and how happiness peaks in the eighties, providing insights into successful aging.
This is the second part of a three-part interview. Join us for more in the following episode. We tend to associate old age with deterioration, especially of our mental powers and memory. But today we are seeing a new cohort of the so-called young-old, people in their sixties, seventies and beyond, who are still healthy, active and fully engaged with life. Neuroscientist and bestselling author Daniel Levitin is at the forefront of research to find out how to lead a long and healthy life and in 2020 he came to the Intelligence Squared to share the findings of his book The Changing Mind: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Ageing Well. Joining Levitin was Camilla Cavendish, award-winning journalist and campaigner, who has travelled the world interviewing leading experts for her book Extra Time: 10 Lessons for an Ageing World.
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