Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor Wisdom Wednesday: The hallmarks of aging - and how I'll help you slow them down
Jan 7, 2025
Delve into the fascinating hallmarks of aging and uncover the science behind them. Discover how making informed lifestyle changes can potentially slow down the aging process. This engaging discussion sets the stage for a 12-week journey focused on practical strategies and research findings that could transform your approach to getting older.
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Epigenetic Alterations
- Epigenetic alterations, the third hallmark, are changes that activate or deactivate genes without modifying the DNA sequence.
- These alterations, influenced by lifestyle, can hasten aging and disease.
Loss of Proteostasis
- Loss of proteostasis, the fourth hallmark, disrupts the body's protein balance.
- This leads to damaged protein buildup, contributing to various diseases, including Alzheimer's.
Dysregulated Nutrient Sensing
- Dysregulated nutrient sensing, the fifth hallmark, diminishes cells' ability to process nutrients with age.
- This affects metabolism and overall health, impacting protein turnover efficiency.