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Ep. 294 Aging Decoded: Dr. Morgan Levine on Epigenetics & Longevity

Sep 2, 2023
Dr. Morgan Levine, assistant professor of pathology at Yale University School of Medicine, explores the mysteries of biological aging, epigenetics, cellular senescence, and longevity. They discuss topics like lifestyle and longevity, gender-specific aging research, gene influence, youthful fat cells, blue zones, hormesis, exercise, and sleep optimization. Join them on this insightful journey into the science of aging.
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  • Epigenetics plays a crucial role in setting the state of cells and determining the rate of aging.
  • Lifestyle factors like exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management are key contributors to the aging process.

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The Science of Biological Aging and Lifestyle Interventions

Dr. Morgan Levine, an assistant professor of Pathology at Yale University School of Medicine, discusses her research on the science of biological aging, specifically using bioinformatics to quantify the aging process and test how lifestyle interventions alter the rate of aging. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between chronological and biological aging, with epigenetics playing a crucial role in setting the state of cells. Lifestyle factors like exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management are key contributors to the aging process, and addressing them can potentially delay the onset of age-related diseases.

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