The Science of Slowing Down Aging | WIRED

To see more from Dr. Morgan Levine, check out our other video with her! >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTg65qs842E

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the next best time is now" I consider this to be best motivational quote I've heard in a very long time. But motivational quotes are useless if you don't practice what you preach*

as an old veteran patient once told me: "If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself". youthfulness starts when you are young and healthy....don't do stuff that will make you old.

I was biologically 21 when I was chronological 34 several years ago. They interviewed me at a genetic counseling session. I think lifestyle, stress level, activity and mental interests all play a factor. However nutrition, sleep, exercise and positive relationships contribute greatly to aging.

This video reminds me of the phrase “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Though I’m 40, I’m often mistaken for someone in their 20s. I give credit to a number of different factors. 1. Having a consistent skincare routine. 2. Being mindful of what and how much to eat. 3. Working out regularly. 4. Drinking green tea 5. Taking care of my hair and body (not just my face) Of course as an imperfect human, I sometimes don’t eat healthfully, skip exercise, get lazy, etc.. However as long as I choose better options most of the time, I think I’ll be well.

I think that worrying is the biggest factor in aging. I have an uncle who never married, never had kids, always buys a new Corvette every four years, dates when he wants to, travels often, and just lives his life as he wishes. He’s around 70 but looks like he’s in his 50s. I had a cousin that was a worry wart always uptight about how people thought about him and watched TV news with a tendency to go apoplectic over every story. He always thought he had whatever sickness was currently in the news and was always very nervous about everything. He had a stroke and died before he was 50. I took a very demanding and ambitious curriculum in college and worried myself so much that I developed an ulcer. My dad told me to let up, calm down, and “don’t crowd the batters’ box”. I made an effort to stop stressing so much and, to my surprise, I actually improved my grades, decreased the pressure, and became healthier. I’m now 54, most people say I look like I’m 40 and I have no significant health issues. If I had continued on my former path, I doubt I would be here.

My grandmother just turned 97 and still lives alone and cares for herself ...she does 10 min of situps in a chair (to make it easy for her to get in & out of shower) and 15 min of I don't even know the name lol (she holds on to top of kitchen counter and goes up and down for 10 min ), every day. She also walked 3 miles a day on the treadmill up until a few years ago. She just tells me that she has tried to take care of herself w/moderate exercise, no smoking or drinking etc. I never knew her to be on a diet and we are Italian, so lots of pasta,, but she has never been overweight.. honestly , I think alot of it it has to do with genetics and things we can't control tho (although u have a better "chance" if u take care of yourself) ..both my great grandparents lived to be in their 90s as well, so the genes on my dad's.mother's side are "good genes" -- so that in combination with her taking care of herself, has allowed her to live an active into her 100s.

I'm 35 and she is right! Plenty of rest is key. Avoid Stress, drink moderately, don't eat super healthy, but I definitely satisfy my cravings and eat what I like and excercise moderately. I really take care of the outside shell as well.

If she tells me she's 56 and looks like that I'll buy it.

Little known fact, Dr. Levine is actually 83 years old!

As a biology grad this was really heart warm to hear someone talk about epigenetics even though it's still in its infancy I really do believe it can help with individuals health not only the aging factor but obesity as well.

I'm 40 and have always taken care of myself. I feel like I'm still in my 20s despite having 6 children and a stressful job. I will be trying to find out my biological age thanks to this video.

I still get regularly confused as a teenager despite being in my mid-twenties. Intermittant fasting, regular exercise, skincare routines, haircare, decent sleep, a healthy balanced diet, and good hygiene are key tbh

Big thank you to my parents for traumatizing me and making me perpetually stressed out during my entire development. Can’t wait to die of natural causes at 50!

There may come a day when humanity looks back and recalls the days when ageing was a thing. Death, however, is likely to remain inevitable even in a world with ageless bodies. Everything dies eventually. However, if quality of life could be improved, then I see no reason why we as a species shouldn't strive for that.

The recipe is don't smoking and eat healthy food and get enough rest and get exercise

She looks good for a 53 year old! (this is a joke, I think she's in her mid-thirties. Can you imagine how much pressure a scientist in her field would have to look young? Whew.)

If you think about it; all medical technology is life extension technology

My grandpa in his 70s has less wrinkles and better skin than my cousin who is 28. Not kidding I wish I could show y’all pictures, he has used moisturizer since he was in his 20s and takes care of his skin in the sun. He didn’t take care of his body with diet like at all lol but his skincare was always consistent.

As a comp biologist, the intro part is quite comprehensive and does broadly sums up the process. But the part with the testing is definitely not validated and gibberish as a consumer product. Such method just started being studied in-depth academically, why rush to charge people for something with no statistical guaranteed health outcome benefits. You don't need to know biology to understand, your spit cannot possibly be a wholesome representation of your well-being.