We know that genes determine a lot about us, from physical characteristics to risk for certain diseases. And we think we have no control over any of this. After all, we inherit those genes from our parents and the genetic codes are set. But what if we can change, without any change in the code, how the genes work? What if these changes could improve our health? That’s epigenetics — the study of how certain chemicals in your cells can actually influence how your genes work.
It makes intuitive sense that physical influences, like the food we eat or the presence or absence of pollutants, would be important here. But what about mental influences? We know that a positive attitude can promote longevity, but how, exactly? Does it actually do something, or create something, at the cellular level?
Listen as David Cravit discusses this and related topics with the renowned Dr. Gillian Lockitch, a leading expert in health and longevity, and author of Growing Older, Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully. As a SuperAger herself, Dr. Lockitch shares her personal and professional insights on how we can all embrace the Aging process with vitality, purpose, and resilience.
Whether you’re already on your SuperAging journey or just getting started, this conversation is full of Wisdom and inspiration for living your best life at any age.
Dr. Lockitch is a SuperAging News Network partner, and her own Growing Older, Living Younger podcast series recently celebrated its 200th episode. We feature many of her podcasts here, and we will be featuring that episode starting the week of March 23rd.
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