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My guest today is a revolutionary thinker and ground-breaking scientist who\u2019s on a mission to make you younger. And if that sounds promising, you\u2019ll be pleased to know this podcast contains practical advice you can start to follow today.\n\xa0\nHe\u2019s Australian biologist and Harvard professor David Sinclair, author of Lifespan: Why We Age \u2013\xa0And Why We Don\u2019t Have To. David is one of the world\u2019s leading scientific authorities on longevity, ageing and how to slow its effects. His research interest is the epigenetics of ageing and how we can reprogramme our genes to stop and even reverse it. That\u2019s right \u2013\xa0reverse the ageing process. And when you listen to him explain the science, it\u2019s not as crazy as it sounds.\n\xa0\nThe key to staying young, he explains, is inducing hormesis, a state of survival in our bodies, and you don\u2019t need a lab to do it. Simple habits like skipping meals, eating more plants and less meat, certain types of exercise, and hot/cold therapies can create just enough adversity to switch on our bodies\u2019 longevity genes.\n\xa0\nDavid\u2019s goal is not vanity. It\u2019s not to make us young for the sake of it. Instead, he\u2019s shining a spotlight on ageing as the root cause of all the major chronic diseases that ultimately kill us. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, dementia \u2013 his research suggests they could all be eliminated if we looked at the common cause, instead of treating the end symptoms.\n\xa0\nOf course, this would result in a population who spent significantly more time on earth, so we discuss the ethical questions this raises in the light of our climate and economic crises. Would ageing really be better described as a disease than a natural, inevitable process? This conversation contains so many thinking points and lots of practical tips that we can all start to apply immediately. Would you want to live to 150, if you could do so in full health?\n\xa0\nCAUTION: If you have type-2 diabetes or are on any blood sugar lowering medications, talk to a healthcare professional before you go for prolonged periods without eating.\n\xa0\nThanks to our sponsors:\n\xa0\nhttps://www.zendium.com/livemore\n\xa0\nhttps://vivobarefoot.com/livemore\n\xa0\nhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore\n\xa0\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/208\n\xa0\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.\n\xa0\nFollow me on\xa0https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee\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.