Search results for aging

“In the 521,330-person EPIC cohort, participants in the highest country-specific quartile of coffee intake had lower all-cause mortality over an average 16.4 years than nonconsumers. The association was observational, with hazard ratios of 0.88 in men and 0.93 in women.”

“It suggests that when the body runs low on essential vitamins or minerals, it doesn't distribute them evenly. Instead, it prioritizes urgent survival tasks, like keeping the heart beating or clotting blood, over long-term maintenance, such as repairing DNA or defending against oxidative damage.”

“A 2025 network meta-analysis of 217 randomized trials and 15,684 people with knee osteoarthritis found that aerobic exercise was likely the most beneficial exercise category for pain, function, gait, and quality of life.”

“Other cohorts have produced less consistent cancer findings, so the strongest practical message is to meet magnesium needs through foods such as leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, with supplements individualized for diet, kidney function, and medications.”

“However, chronic psychological stress can have negative effects on the brain and body and accelerates the aging process. Engaging in mindful meditation promotes healthy stress coping mechanisms, decreases rumination, and slows brain and biological aging.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“Evidence suggests that drugs or other medical procedures can slow epigenetic aging, but other factors, such as diet and disease states influence it too. This Aliquot features Dr. Steve Horvath, an expert in epigenetics and biostatistics and creator of the Horvath epigenetic aging clock.”

“Young people usually bounce back from muscle loss quite quickly, but for older adults, the stakes are higher, as repeated inactivity can lead to irreversible muscle loss and diminished strength, critically impacting their daily activities.”

“Aging is the primary risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. A person's epigenetic age correlates with their risk for developing these diseases, albeit weakly.”

“Whereas fasting turns off multiple pathways associated with aging, such as mTOR, IGF-1, growth hormone, and others, eating for optimal fitness activates these important processes. This Aliquot features Drs. Guido Kroemer, Dominic D'Agostino, Valter Longo, Peter Attia, and Rhonda Patrick.”