#112 The Secret to Ageing Well with Dr Dan Levitin
CAUTION ADVISED: This podcast contains swearing themes of an adult nature.\nDo you believe that we have control over how we age? Is mental decline inevitable? Or, does how we live now determine our later years?\nThis week\u2019s guest is Dr Daniel Levitin, a neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist and best-selling author. His latest book, The Changing Mind, is an enlightening read for anyone who wants to age well, live well and understand the science behind both.\nDan and I discuss the concept of healthspan versus lifespan \u2013 how if you want to live to a ripe old age, you\u2019ll want to be able to enjoy it, too. Amazingly, Dan\u2019s extensive research has led him to conclude that the number one factor that predicts how well we\u2019ll age is not, as you might imagine, genetic \u2013 it\u2019s a personality trait. We discuss just what that personality trait is and Dan goes on to reveal three other important traits that govern our behaviours and how we respond to the world \u2013\xa0and therefore how healthy and happy we are at age 8 or 108. The good news is, that these traits can be taught and it\u2019s never too late to start learning - you can start cultivating your personality to be neuroprotective at any age.\nDan is passionate that we can and should keep learning throughout life. He explains why it\u2019s a myth that memory automatically deteriorates and outlines simple and easy changes we can all make that will enhance life right now, as well as promote a healthy and fulfilling old age. This is a really enlightening conversation \u2013 I hope it helps you on your way to a long, happy and healthy life.\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/112\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.