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Harnessing Heat and Cold Therapy for Longevity and Resilience
How To Use HEAT COLD THERAPY To Reduce Stress Increase LONGEVITY Dr Mark Hyman
Key Takeaways
Understanding the Hallmarks of Aging can empower individuals to improve their health and longevity.
Addressing root causes of aging can potentially extend lifespan by 30-40 years.
Key longevity pathways include insulin signaling, mTOR, AMPK, and sirtuins, which can be influenced by diet and lifestyle.
Autophagy is crucial for recycling damaged proteins and maintaining cellular health.
Lifestyle changes can help repair DNA damage and extend telomeres, contributing to better health as we age.
Zombie cells contribute to inflammation and age-related diseases; their removal is essential for longevity.
Regular fasting and nutrient-dense diets are effective strategies for promoting longevity.
The epigenome can be regulated through lifestyle choices, impacting biological age positively.
30
Potential years added to lifespan by addressing Hallmarks of Aging
99.9
Percentage of DNA repaired daily
3
Years biological age can be reversed in 8 weeks with lifestyle changes
Introduction to Aging
Understanding aging motivates individuals to take action.
Hallmarks of Aging are root causes of diseases like heart disease and cancer.
Hallmarks of Aging
Disrupted nutrient sensing affects aging pathways.
DNA damage and mutations occur daily.
Telomere shortening leads to cell death.
Damaged proteins disrupt bodily functions.
Epigenetic damage affects gene regulation.
Zombie cells create inflammation and disease.
Influencing Longevity
Diet and lifestyle choices can activate longevity pathways.
Autophagy helps recycle damaged proteins.
Regular fasting and nutrient-dense foods are beneficial.
Exercise is essential for maintaining health and longevity.
Notable Quotes
"We can actually maintain our energy, vitality, function very, very old if we know what to do."
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
"The good news is we can actually regulate our epigenome."