How to maximize health in your later years | Professor Claire Steves

[@breadanwine]

I'm 85, started running in lockdown, now on a mission to complete 100 ultra marathons before my 100th birthday - 8 done so far, 3 more planned for 2023 plus virtual ultras. I've been WFPB for 20 years (arthritis disappeared completely after a couple of months), intermittent fasting for 10 years - a weekly 24hr water fast - and I do loads of exercises such as press ups. I'm on no meds - and living my best life. There's no reason why everyone shouldn't be the same as myself. Would certainly save the NHS!

[@christinagurrola5335]

LyingKing

[@nangel270]

Pushing the envelope a bit much. Staying active is beneficial to self. Not sure trying to prove something to the masses is. I hope you don’t fall and break a hip doing the latter.

[@alexthomas4689]

@nangel270 I think there are morel people who break their hips for lack of excercise than for over excercise.

[@breadanwine]

@@nangel270 Well, I guess I am trying to prove something - I aim to show that, as a vegan, you can be fit and healthy and strong into old age. Should I ever get there!😉

[@davelinkson1]

Hi Paul, where did you have arthritis? Great that you got rid of it.👌

[@johannabutler5575]

I am 91 female. I’ve just come home from my 30 lengths swim - I do this twice a week. I also go to the gym 3 times per week. I like the bike which helps my knees and I love the rowing machine. I am underweight, never been overweight. I would get bored to just sit. I played violin in an orchestra until I was 85. That is now too tiring for me. I won gold medals for swimming in the master games. The last lot when I was 85. Just keep doing all these lovely things until you drop dead🥳Johanna, New Zealand

[@andreawisner7358]

My 94 y o mom is not allowed to use her community pool because incontinence. But she used to swim and that's why she's 94.

[@patangel1652]

Well done I’m 63 and these stories inspire me as I need to seriously look at health issues now.

[@peterdollins3610]

Jesus C you're giving me an inferiority complex here.

[@Mialuvsveggies]

I wish I could be more social, but I find so many people very dramatic, distasteful liars and it makes me so uncomfortable. I would much rather spend my free time with my pets and in my garden talking to plants and insects, creatures that are honest and real.

[@mariannebhatia7245]

Thank you so much. Very informative vlog. I’m 80 years, very aktiv, vegetarian, social interaktiv. Sleep 8 h,. So let’s see how far I’m going.😀😀👍👍🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@geofffriend4161]

The idea that the immune system is not affected by our general physical health and fitness as expressed at 10.10 exemplifies the utter ludicrousness of a 'non whole system' approach. It would be funny except for the consequences to us all.

[@geofffriend4161]

p.s it might be 'recent science' but not in many other long standing traditions.

[@anngodfrey612]

Are you worried about the quality changes to vegetables etc brought about the impetus to make them look more attractive and increase shelf life?

[@paulbork7647]

Wonderful video, with lots of great information. => One wonders if the amount social interaction and exposure to diseases from others was at least a contributor to the increased immune function for the bikers referenced. Was there a consideration of this as a confounding factor in the paper Clare referenced? => Interesting way Clare holds her head, a bit to the right - still engaging, but non-confrontational. Seems very effective to me. Whether intentional or not, I would encourage her to continue this. Strikingly reminding me of a particularly effective, periodic colleague I was blessed to work with years ago. But for this history, perhaps this aspect would have escaped my conscious notice. => 13:33 Have you thought that the microbiome might be aging and bringing the host along, similar to the disease caused by the normal death of particular works under infected people’s skin? Perhaps there are aging of particular bacteria (a repeating pattern of accumulated mutations from seeding effective bacteria) or interactions of bacteria species. One can imagine that particular mutations of particular bacteria best for seeding an infant’s gut, whilst the infant is nursing (or formula). Infants can start with generalizable similar gut bacteria packages, which then start reproducing, heading to generalizable results over general times, similar to a very complex computer game of life, where the generalize result, after many, many iterations and mutations is about the same. So, my question is did this idea occur to you? Regardless, how would one test such an idea? Perhaps looking for age specific mutations in particular bacteria hidden among all the trillions of gut bacteria? Seems as if this idea might support any number of research projects and PhD thesis. Just a thought, which I freely share in response to your video, from which the idea sprang. => 40: Why not have menopause to help their son’s children, rather than your claim to support daughter’s infants? Given high birthing death rates, one might think that supporting one’s live son’s infants would be more likely than one’s dead daughter’s infants. => Thanks for a fine podcast.

[@roberthutchins4297]

I don't understand what is meant by "inflammation" in this context. I alwsys understood inflammation to be something likely to happen after injury, as part of the healing process. However ... I hear frequent references to it, without any injury being involved..

[@KathysFlog]

Tim Spector, the most robust person you know lol I think I am going to make Spicy Bean Burgers tomorrow and start reducing my meat consumption. I love being a carnivore but I'm not ageing well. Thanks for another great podcast.

[@andrewmainprice2179]

We should teach people how to make budget healthy meals.

[@texastexas4541]

Diet, exercise and social habits must be adjusted properly in old age.

[@FL-dv7tq]

As a 64 year old artist I am greatly concerned about my ability to clearly see color as I age. If good eyesight is important to cognitive health, should and can there be earlier intervention for cataracts. I cannot seem to get a straight answer to why cataracts are not dealt with surgically sooner than later. Is it an insurance industry wall, or is it truly not in the patient’s best health interest to intervene early?

[@johannabutler5575]

Can you afford private cataract operation. I did that and could upgrade lens quality as well. It’s amazing. All the best😻

[@FL-dv7tq]

@@johannabutler5575 I would consider it if I could get answer as to whether it is healthy to do it earlier. I know it would be emotionally healthier. Are you saying there is no downside to cataract surgery based on timing?

[@colleenpickering5762]

Thank you, so inspirational and interesting! Going to get my hearing tested!

[@roberttempest1208]

Outstanding!!!

[@amaracardamine3837]

I wish I were not watching this at 3am.! Can't sleep. 😏

[@kambrose1549]

The idea that menopause is to provide grandma labour to mothers is after the fact I fear. If it were the reason then menopausal bone loss wouldn't fit because active childcare takes strength. A hip fracture wouldn't be useful

[@annetcell-ly4571]

Glucose? Insulin resistance? Processed food?

[@sarahkennedy1481]

She did not discuss re trauma or stress or being single or loved and a network.

[@abiemogul2204]

Yes, very good discussion. I am afraid there is a mis information about the fruit and vegetable and meat. Plants contain high carbohydrate content. Plants contain lectin ( major culprit of inflammations )

[@OldManDave1960]

Not true.

[@starmanjesus5679]

Dear Jonathan unfortunately in Italy nowadays a big majority of people do what you might call the western diet, forget the mediterranean diet myth especially in the south where I live obesity and processed food are ruling in every class especially in big cities like rome, milan, naples...

[@Traveller389]

What is the ‘science’ behind the grandmothers view on menopause, I wonder? (min 40) Sounds,like a real rubbish to me.

[@bunglejoy3645]

I'm fifty try to keep my mind active with computer puzzles as on one side of our family my granddad died in his 60s from ischmatic dementia he'd had mini strokes my mum's brother had ischmia dementia after ischmia heart attacks my mum had had 70 ischmia strokes atrial fibrillation episodes also I think if I'm t orally realistic she had ischmia dementia in last 12 month of her life and unknown to us by then end stage congestive cardiac failure I've got musclo skeletal poss sciatica arthritis issues mum was same I've mental health issues all my life and in our way wayextended family there had been two sucides I've had many attempts also looking forward to starting the cognitive tests has Tim any idea when the study will be starting I will find it interesting I've got alot going against me for ageing early I'm fifty but often feel more like I'm seventy year old

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

This is rubbish. If I stopped eating meat I would lose my mind.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Me too, Tony :)

[@OldManDave1960]

Bizarre.

[@gabrielcaleb9277]

WTF is WFPB....?'' 😂

[@OldManDave1960]

Whole Foods Plant Based

[@raystaar]

I want to put in a word of encouragement for anyone who may be thinking they've 'left it too late' or that healthy eating and increased physical activity may longer benefit them. At 69 I had a health scare. I woke up one morning having difficulty breathing. A trip to the doctor confirmed that my health was declining. Not only was my respiratory system crashing, I was also obese and my cholesterol levels were off the charts. That day, I began exercising and, over the next several months, I gradually transitioned to a WFPB diet. I'm 77 now. I weigh what I did in high school (72k), my total cholesterol is around 160, and I can take a deep breath any time I want. Don't give up.

[@charlespaynter8987]

Brilliant inspiration. Our health is in our hands in so many ways.

[@Kitiwake]

WFPB? Well of course. All lefties and certain religious factions push plants as our only source of nutrition as though denying our carnivore nature is a good thing.

[@Sushicatmom]

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[@Sushicatmom]

P 😊

[@lighthealerastrid1465]

Well done!

[@iristerhaar2191]

Interesting video. I am a 78 female, I have always loved being active but gave up running in my sixties, and now alas skiing. Too risking and breaking a leg or hip would totally change my life. I walk every day ( a dog is essential) enjoy Zumba class once a week, as well as Pilates and a half an hour spin class. I recently paid for a private bone scan as I wanted to find out how healthy my bones are. In fact they are great for my age. I thinking keeping your mind active is equally important: book club, French conversation, Spanish on babble….. I make sourdough bread and Kifir and eat a healthy well balanced diet, not cutting out anything. I probably am blessed with decent genes, but it’s up to each of us to take responsibility for our physical and mental health.

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

I have just subscribed .... and as I clicked on the bell, Jonathan said, "Welcome Clare, and thank you for joining us". Now, that's what I call service!

[@Campbellteaching]

This discussion is excellent, I commend you on providing a world class public service.

[@cathykem]

So nice to see you here Dr Campbell

[@padmeshsethuraman5617]

We love all your You Tube videos .. from India

[@charlespaynter8987]

I think you are probably too modest to mention your own significant role in helping to unpack the research and other scientific work that is feeding through to help ordinary people understand their health. Thank you

[@petertownley7296]

@@charlespaynter8987a doctor whom is a nurse campbell & anti vaccine theory is horrific dont trust this guy

[@richardharris789]

Wonderful to see your comment here John - does Tim leave congrats on your "talks"? He should! I'm grateful to both of you but tbh I think Zoe/ Tim suffer from confirmation bias. Tim is all over kimchi, which may be fine but is supported by very little research, hardly ever mentions natto, which is enjoying good feedback currently, and simply won't accept the research in favour of vit D and IVM, for instance. You've made some missteps, but your passion, combined with respect for evidence, makes you unbeatable. Tim could learn a thing or two from you! Incidentally, interesting to hear Claire say she had doubts about lockdown early on - so did lots of people but I don't remember Zoe/Tim doing anything other than follow the mainstream narrative. But - what an interesting time we've all had!

[@annieblake4199]

Excellent advice and so ‘listenable’ for everyone. I’m 70, I run/walk at least 6 km early mornings and every day in any weather and my step count averages 25,000 daily . I retired from midwifery 3 years ago when the stress impacted my life and especially my sleep. Totally agree with dietary discussions- education and inertia being major contributors to a poor diet- not financial. More please on age related topics please Claire and thank you!

[@judifisher3087]

Extraordinary 25.000 steps a DAY? 👍

[@debcambria665]

Wow

[@philipnorthfield]

That's very impressive my hat is off to you. I thought I was relatively fit walking about 10k per day and 15000 steps average for several years now in my early fifties perhaps I should up my game a bit.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Wow - how many hours required to walk so man steps?

[@annieblake4199]

@@gloriasaliba3395 hi Gloria - it’s quite attainable- I go out around first light in the morning- I sleep poorly so use the time to best advantage- and run and walk for around an hour. I go out for a walk in the countryside right in our doorstep or elsewhere later in the day and listen to music or podcasts. And I dress accordingly- our English weather being so unpredictable!

[@charlottehodgson5093]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you. We are in our early 70's and both still very active. We believe a long, fast walk daily of vital importance. Use it or lose it! We have been whole food plant based eaters for 10 years now and feel the benefits. We take no meds whatsoever and keep our brains active daily. Hoping to go into an even more active and healthy 'third age' ;)

[@bobadams7654]

Excellent. See you in the gym!

[@isobelhosie1084]

​@Bob Adams

[@oluyemisiopaneye6121]

Thanks Jonathan as usual. I am really struggling with falling asleep and will be very grateful if I I can be referred for help.

[@jan9562]

​@@oluyemisiopaneye6121Did you intend to leave your comment under/ as a response to Charlotte's comment?

[@chinookvalley]

You sound like my parents. They had a garden, walked, DID stuff to stay young, and they were sharp as tacks into OLD age! Love your attitude!!

[@joyfullhealing257]

When at medical school, some 50 years ago, we were taught that after 60 nothing could improve anymore but could only get worse. Now I'm 88 and still improving certain functions like getting more stable on my legs. And much more. Love your podcast. Adore Tim Spector

[@lesleyhubble2976]

Thank god for that I’m 62 , had a baby at 42 been pretty healthy so far. I dislike the way doctors want to give me statins, infact they send them too me but I’ve never taken them

[@nomvuseleloluthuli7525]

I had high cholesterol and was put on statins tha made me sick. I disconue the use of statins and make changes in my diet that help me a lot and walk 3-5times a week I'm 67 yes of age and doing very well

[@angelaknell3510]

He interrupts too much and why is everything repeated. If details are missed then you just watch clip again.

[@SaritaPatel-uq9tq]

So glad you mentioned menopause and a different way to look at it. Need more on this please

[@juliehayne4636]

🔼💯

[@b9eda9ad]

Fantastic information just wanted to point out one info missing (probably because of lack of time). Actually light influence, mainly infrared, is also very important. So always better if the physical activity is outside, best with moderate sun height or in shade (but green space shade when it is sunny) to have much more red/infrared light compared to blue/green. It has influence on mitochondria aging/dying and many other things not all well understood.

[@gloriareszler4196]

Who is this wonderful person giving such beneficial information?

[@anoodono1841]

@@gloriareszler4196 agree

[@mairinkelly-may8998]

I am 65 and found this so good . Wrote down 5 points 1. More physical exercise,Plant based diet,3 sensory awareness,4Sleep good quality I can't remember 5th and mislaid my piece of paper but happy wit 4 out of 5. 😅

[@christianpetersen1782]

Brain stimulation; learning new skills, socially interacting, working provided there’s no stress or disruption to sleep. Hearing aids and spectacles if required to maximise brain stimulation. Physical exercise helps with this too. Not in this podcast but some research has found a direct link between the microbiome and the brain to the degree that the microbiome can inform the brain to perform certain responses. This just increases the importance of wholesome food and minimal sugar.

[@SarahMcCartney4160]

I hear you. 😂

[@morrisbagnall2690]

How did I miss this? Professor Claire Steves is a genius and a key part of a wider team of geniuses. She is also so amazing at explaining things for the 'non-geniuses' among us. She reminds me of Richard Feynman in that respect. I never fail to learn when I listen to Zoe. Thank you.

[@katehampshire8410]

Very interesting. Strangely, as I get older( now late 60s) my body is telling me to eat more plant based foods. I am really not interested in meat any more but still love fish. I think listening to and understanding your body is important.

[@judifisher3087]

Yes digestive issues around meat cheese and dairy

[@Michael-4]

I'm the opposite. Eating more protein and less grains and starchy veg. Lots of aches and pains went.

[@lindam4259]

I cut out meat in 2009, dairy three years ago...SO glad I did. Walk outside daily a mile or two...no marathons. People take me for many years younger than my biological age. Good luck!

[@jax8009]

I have started to eat mainly meat and have cut my carb/grains/seed oil intake, my arthritis is all but gone,I am no longer pre-diabetic and I feel great. I'm 61 and I wish I had done this years ago.

[@fitfrog65]

I've found this as well. I do eat meat but prefer a nice plant based meal, like pesto over pasta. I'm very healthy at 78 and don't buy the keto/low carb nonsense. I eat a lot of carb foods, like plants and whole grains.

[@ian4iPad2]

The importance of social interaction is interesting. Cognitive stimulation from social interaction is understandable but I wonder if there’s any significance differences with decline between introvert and extrovert cases. This would be the happiness part of it. Extroverts are happy with a lot of social interaction, introverts with a minimum of it. Would this be just a matter of an optimum amount for individuals? Are introverts more likely to get dementia than extroverts, each given the interaction they might need.

[@sunnysidey]

This is a really interesting question, I’ve always wondered the same.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

It would be a good idea to do research on that. Is there any relationship between dementia and being introvert/extravert?

[@fitfrog65]

I'm happy with little social interaction. Today people are so hypersensitive that you can't say anything with hurting their delicate feelings. I do enjoy a good conversation but that doesn't include pretending I'm something I'm not.

[@verreal]

In the old days people said dancers were dumb, but we knew better. And then there was legitimate research showing that athletic activity used more regions of the brain than solving complex mathematics problems. Touche'.

[@jacquelinewhittaker4651]

Get the hearing aids Jonathan! There's NO STIGMA about having a discreet giizmo in your ear these days. Thousands of young people have some device in their ear for their smartphones. And they appear to talk to themselves on the street, which was a No no, at one time!

[@kathyirwin5518]

Everybody tells me to sleep, I would, if I could

[@cindymaceda2999]

I find that these habits help: Get into your PJs early. Take a shower if you have had a hot day. Brush your teeth after eating so you don’t get lazy when you are too sleepy. Turn off most of the lights early, except your reading light. Do not eat sweet things at dinner time. A warm glass of milk if you are hungry before going to bed. Good luck !

[@musicloverUK]

Podcasts work for me.

[@kryssygee4814]

Very interesting!! I think ads pave the way to poor eating. More and more ads EVERYWHERE in our society normalize the eating of junk food.

[@tonyloomes3917]

Really enjoyed the talk but can't understand why people say poverty when you can get loads of veg for the price of a takeaway

[@Furmily]

Half way through, a lot of waffle. Can you just get to the point? The thumbnail says, "How to maximize health in your later years" but mostly just fluffing around the subject. Just get into it, ie: 1 abc, 2 xyz etc. We don't have unlimited time to listen. Please consider your audience and cut to the chase. Just give us the information we need to "maximize health in your later years".

[@brentshuffler1234]

C. minute 36:00, I totally refute the notion that a healthful diet is automatically more expensive than an average diet or fast/junk food. We all have the potential to grow more of what we eat and to eat more of what we grow.....and to gather from Nature....and to share with friends, relatives, neighbours, coworkers for FREE. In the end, I have proven in every country that I have visited, that buying meals is much more expensive than making them at home....and those who choose fast food and junk food will pay ultimately far more: both up front in the overpriced packages that emphasise presentation over substance/nutrition...and then again later, multiplied, when the cumulative decay, attrition, toxicity, and acidity of poor dietary patterns lead to lost decades (not just years) of healthy lifespan....and shorten overall lifespan itself....plus the enormous costs of preventable illnesses, lost productivity, pain, diminished quality of life, and the increased need of nursing care and assisted living....which costs much more than regular living....

[@diannegoode9010]

Social interaction is fine if you can get it. Not everyone has family and what of those who have mental health difficulties? Currently there is nothing on offer in my local area. I get very bored and at times my mood takes a dive. We don't all have family or a circle of friends. I get most exersise walking my dog though she can't go so far now as she is 12 and has arthritis. Occasionally l get to chat with other dog owners but not often. Fewer activities are available because of rising costs. I might as well be still in lockdown.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Is there really nothing in your area? I had that feeling too some years back. I even thought of moving (emigrating). Suddenly I came in contact with a few 'likeminded' people in my neighbourhood. My social network started to grow. But the first contact started when I took a 'first step' (out of my comfort zone).

[@RSLtreecare]

Fascinating. I am 68, and I keep a very active life. I have a family. Son of 4 and daughter of 10. My wife is Spanish, so we mix our diet which is mostly Mediterranean. I drink red wine or cider. I have had an intolerance test. This made a big change. My work, care support is in my mind the most challenging area. It's mentally draining. To get outdoors opens the day. I am very interested in food and follow a number of natural farming methods. I was lucky as I grew up on a farm.

[@RichardJames1957]

Excellent hosting by Jonathan as ever and Claire’s explanations succinct and clear in layman’s language. Well done

[@wgg6188]

Plant based diet…yes this works for many diseases of aging. …not as expensive as you might think.

[@chrisduffill5248]

Very good , sleep must be high on the agenda for a longer fitter life….. exercise regularly, and eat fresh foods , not the fast multi processed time 😅😅😅😅

[@Amy-tl2xe]

Rather than saying "workaholic," as if that is a good thing to strive for, just say do work you enjoy and balance it with sleep, activity, and good diet. Common sense.

[@angeladavies]

Loved this whole episode I am 55 trying to learn the best way of getting to 100 healthy.

[@Michael-4]

Try Peter Attia.

[@keithjackson5128]

why? whats so special about reaching 100?

[@angeladavies]

The alternative is not good, one go at life so much to see and do thus a well functioning body is necessary. Sitting on the sofa with medical issues as days and years pass by is not a high quality of living.

[@keithjackson5128]

@@angeladavies but some us didnt have a choice in the matter , what then? try getting a high quality of life whwn you have no control over issues

[@deebee8290]

One of the best talks I have heard in this series. Claire was really clear, enthusiastic and full of interesting info. Wonderful. A lot I knew but also masses was new to me and for that am very grateful.

[@Marina-ct6tv]

Elder cyclists are not your regular guys - not sure you can draw conclusion from them - they seem different. Physical activity and health are a virtuous cycle, not a linear causation. Professor Claire has obviously young parents, otherwise she would know that elderly people often skip meals and eat precooked food, because they are tired (find hard to sleep due to aches and pains) and lack of energy (because of skipped meals) : it is a vicious cycle. This is a more likely explanation for the change in macrobiome and of course, activity levels.

[@cilantro3992]

Hi Claire and Jonathan, thank you for this insightful interview. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have learnt new information. In your podcast, you highlighted the importance of a good night's sleep to prevent or slow down dementia. May I know if taking a nap on days when we are sleep deprived can still help to undo or lessen the damages of a poor night's sleep? Looking forward to hear from you about this. Thanks again!

[@annieblake4199]

I’m a terrible sleeper today and an afternoon siesta whenever possible really works for me -nothing else does.eg ‘sleep hygiene’ - probably many years of shift work especially night shifts haven’t helped. The terror of sleep deprivation dementia holds huge horrors for me.

[@musicloverUK]

The podcast Inside Health did a piece on sleep/naps. Naps do not make up fully for lack of sleep apparently.

[@kengaskins5083]

Great guest, information & insights! Like many things, longevity & good health is a probability game! Do the right things, and you have a better chance of a better outcome. As pointed out in a comment or two, don't throw in the towel, even if transitioning to instituting these ideas (pointed out in this podcast) after unhealthy living for a long period and/or at an extreme level. What have you got to lose?

[@robertrobinson1554]

Wow. All of your 'calls' are outstanding. I could sit back and listen to Professor Claire Steves all day long.

[@MerrilyMerrilyMerrily]

Undoubtedly older people should probably ensure they are getting sufficient good quality protein.

[@bruceclark4754]

These brilliant people do a wonderful job of explaining these important ideas in an accessible way. This is invaluable. Thanks so much.

[@judyculang3766]

I do ask people who are long lived and seem healthy. Sleep, diet and activity are very variable among them. There are those who smoked into their 90’s and function well. 🤷‍♀️

[@drchrisgrayson2042]

Hello 👋🏻 Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather?

[@allencrider]

My ideal for a long life is to put away childish things by the time one reaches the age of 60: stop eating all animal products; stop drinking alcohol; eat no salt food (my blood-pressure has fallen throughout my 60s and I'm now 69); eat only whole foods; exercise daily, move your body daily. And when you reach retirement age, retire and spend your time in play! By the way, three activities I've recently added for poise, fluidity and accuracy of my muscles is darts, archery and jumping rope. Jump rope has changed in recent years and it can be very challenging.

[@allencrider]

@Betty Amber if you believe in facts, then maybe you should stop being a cholesterol denier.

[@fitfrog65]

That's all good advice and mirrors my program, at 78 I'm close to the same weight as a high school grad. there is a ton of evidence that mammal meat is not healthy in large quantities. Exercise every day and eat a plant based diet with a little fish and occasional meat. That sounds like a Blue Zones diet of the longest living people in the world!

[@PierreDybman]

Basically you stopped living…

[@allencrider]

@@PierreDybman No, I backpacked the Pacific Crest Trail at age 68. You wouldn't understand.

[@PierreDybman]

@@allencrider There is a difference between putting more time in your life, and putting more life in your time. I'm 66, I survived cancer, I play racquet sports 3 or 4 times a week, I play in a band, I travel, I enjoy life. And while I follow a low-carbs protocol, take NMN and a few other important supplements, the idea of not drinking some good wine over the weekend, a nice piece of barbecue meat or rocking in a stadium would represent for me not living. But to each his own, just don't evangelise. What works for you works for you, and may not work for others.

[@nicholasjagger6557]

Fantastic. If there were a genetic test for risk of alzheimer's, I don't know if I'd have the courage to take it. A plant-based diet I can do, more exercise I can do.

[@brigidkeogh416]

If you are a poor sleeper, how do you invest in sleep???

[@Marshadow69]

Learning to use a drum kit or learning different routines on African drum in a drum circle has dramatic effects on the brain - used in helping geriatric patients and autistic children. Stimiulating neural pathways relating to empathy. University of Chichester is doiing a lot in this area.

[@angiedamian681]

I hope just listening to intelligent podcasts like this helps to ward off dementia. Thank you to you both!

[@patangel1652]

Yes I really think it might as we are focusing, trying to remember and learning

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

I knew it was good for my physical health, riding my bicycle ... but now I know it's more than that! Thank you for saying so. I'll make even more bicycle trips! (I'm 67 now) Btw during 'lockdown' too I went cycling.

[@drchrisgrayson2042]

Hello 👋🏻 Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather?

[@Lola-Yo]

Loving this conversation. I can relate, been working out since my 20’s, diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis a few years ago, autoimmune disease. Age 63 in a week, slim and fit, workout at the gym x3 times a week, enjoying spinning classes (very high intensity cycling workout) keeping flexible, yoga and weight training. I’m taking meds for the Colitis and a healthy diet, mostly homemade plant based. Be interesting to see how the workouts effect my health in the future. The one thing I notice about ageing, it takes longer for my joints to recover from very heavy gardening.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Maximizing your health at any age..is to live in Peace. ❤😊

[@makeadifference4all]

Kudos to Jonathan for his fine work hosting these podcasts. He asks good questions, has an affable and inquisitive personality, and provides helpful summaries of the guests' points.

[@margeryholdsworth2548]

Processed food and sugar causing glucose spiking - including too much fruit drives sickness and ageing......

[@juned5442]

Often aging people don't eat a balanced diet / nutrient intake is reduced and this would automatically impact the microbiome and health. My parents one in the 90s eats mostly sweet things in the diet, the other in late 80s diagnosed with alzheimers who eats very little. Mostly (but not all) people in this age group just want to do precisely what they want and disregard any suggestions from others.

[@torycook1215]

A family garden is very important & a top priority in both the Italian culture and the Japanese culture. Alas, exemplary diets in both countries! 😊👍

[@dommccaffry3802]

I'm trying to find something by zoe regarding oxylates. So many scare stories out there.

[@geetasrivastava2347]

Very informative and interesting. I always felt social activity was important for brain health as is physical activity to delay many disease in aging

[@chrissieedghill-crump9745]

Godfathers, I need to do more exercise 😬 Great discussion & it's definitely worth making sure that I have a varied fresh veggy diet. Getting my fermentation going this week 👍

[@bobadams7654]

Kefir? Kombucha?

[@TimJohnston911]

One approach I’ve found to be helpful in motivating me to exercise daily is to focus on the immediate and short term benefits rather than the long term benefits. So when I really don’t want to workout (most days) I’ll tell myself that in just 30 short minutes I’ll be so much happier that I exercised. And immediately after, I’ll notice how much less stress I feel and how good it feels psychologically to know I’ve done my exercise for the day. I’ll also notice how I fall asleep easier and sleep better that night, and I’ll notice how my exercise makes me want to eat healthier than when I don’t. But when I used to tell myself that if I exercised I would live a longer and healthier life, and would have a better looking body, it was never motivating because the rewards were far off in the future rather than something I’d experience the same day.

[@chrissieedghill-crump9745]

Thanks. Good reply 😊👍

[@skippy6462]

My periods (32 years) worse than my menopause symptoms (3 years). Diets was the biggest difference. MAD diet for most of my life, but changed to a WFPB way of eating and found menopause an easy transition. My skin especially on my face is my only aging sign.

[@nzuri5459]

What is WFPB?

[@breadanwine]

@@nzuri5459 Whole food plant based nutrition

[@sharinaross1865]

What is MAD short for?

[@breadanwine]

@@sharinaross1865 Not sure, Sharina - but SAD stands for Standard American Diet, so, Mainly American Diet??

[@sharinaross1865]

@@breadanwine Modified Atkins Diet. 10-20 grams of carbs a day. Another blend of the macronutrients groups.

[@jamebrow]

Are you sure about Italy and low intake of processed foods? I'm certainly an Italophile, having worked there for some time, but I would say pizza and pasta are a staple and the diet is high in sugar too, think of all that amazing gelato.

[@kape2377]

I agree, I used to live there for 4 years, and there is also not as much whole grain in the mediterranean diet as dietists would like to believe. Most of it is white flour and sugar laden stuff.

[@lilytea3]

0:00: 🧠 Wearing a hearing aid may delay the onset of dementia and improve brain function. 6:50: 🏋‍♀ Physical activity and fitness play a significant role in healthy aging, impacting physical health, bone health, immune system, and cognitive function. 11:53: 😮 The microbiome plays a role in aging and can be influenced by environmental factors such as diet. 17:50: ✨ Intervening early in the development of age-related conditions can significantly delay their progression. 26:13: 🧠 Dementia is a progressive cognitive change caused by protein deposition in the brain, with Alzheimer's disease affecting the para hippocampus and hippocampus first, leading to short-term memory loss. 29:43: 🧠 Good dietary uptake, wearing a hearing aid, and being socially active can help maintain a healthy brain and potentially delay dementia. 35:33: ✅ There are challenges in studying diets over many years due to differences in groups and social factors, but diet plays a significant role in health outcomes and can be improved. 41:24: 🧠 Aging is a natural process with abilities improving until our 40s, plateauing, and then declining at different rates for different people. 46:52: 🧠 Taking care of your brain health is important for delaying the aging process. Recap by Tammy AI

[@Lizapendleton]

I thought this was the reason for menopause! The decrease in confidence, anxiety, fearful feelings? That alone keeps you at home. 😬

[@chlariepeace3093]

Cuz people like clarie like to be right all the time I've the lock down not lot people about it quite notthing to with age just still get on with life

[@OldManDave1960]

Punctuation.

[@alexandrajones3905]

This episode blew my mind - the microbiome research in particular 🤯

[@franceseaton9627]

Great video!! Lots of useful advice. Thank you so much for your research and for sharing it on line.

[@davidmorgan1373]

What do you know about the effect of using SAT-NAVS? As you don’t have to think when driving you are losing the opportunity to work your brain. I heard of a study about London taxi drivers who do the ‘knowledge’ have far lower cases of dementia than taxi drivers who use SAT-NAV. The same must go for people giving up map reading and relying on their phones. Is this true? Personally, I never use SAT-NAV - much better to think for myself!

[@OldManDave1960]

"SAT-NAVS". 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesgordon8867]

Mitochondrial health and the DNA of mitochondria

[@jacquelinewhittaker4651]

Two populations that you might consider collecting data from...Allotment gardeners and Volunteer gardeners.....my Allotment Site...many of us, like me, are over 70. And there's a back row of armchairs at my URC chapel, and they are filled by women who are ninety to ninety eight!🤔

[@xxqq5719]

Prof. Tim Spector was born in July 1958, I would not have guessed he was so old.

[@verreal]

If you have to work a lot of hours, you don't really have time to cook from scratch every night. Of course, meat adds great expense to your diet also. So it's not that simple about cost/poverty. I do try to make a GOAT (greatest of all time) vegetable and cheese on whole grain sandwich to take for lunch every day (and not processed cheese either!) But by the time I get home, I'm ready to drop pasta and flavor packet into boiling water and that's dinner.

[@jan9562]

I suggest keeping it simple. Steam some vegetables and open a can of beans or packet of tofu to go with the pasta. Look out for tips from others that may work for you. Eg. I boil potatoes in their skins and they keep for a week in the fridge, I find the nicest time to make my favourite sauces so they're ready to go on the fresh/ steamed vegetables, and cooking one tasty bean stew/ chili a week is very useful, I find.

[@UTV2025]

UK have Aldi and Waitrose pre-prepared small pack (with a knob of butter and herbs) for £1:40ish and microwave heat able in about 3 mins. Easy, lazy but healthy!!! ✅👍🏻

[@beebee1255]

Vegetable tray bakes are good. Slap them in and sit down with a cuppa. Also fish parcels, with herbs, spice and oil, one or two minutes prep, cook for 20 mins in oven or steamer. Or microwave.

[@annefricker8474]

Veggies are not more expensive than packaged foods. In England most people have access to super markets where they are price matching the budget price super markets. I’ve always lived on a low budget especially through the years when I had my family. We always ate fruit and veg but little if any packaged food.

[@pacummiskey]

Appreciate the discussion, but I don't think it's necessary to rephrase much of what this scientist says; I find it tedious and that it takes up precious time that I would prefer be allocated to the scientist.

[@Blucamels]

Stand up more, be more active, blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, eat more fruit and vegetables, wholefoods, social activity.

[@susancooper5461]

I think she's going to get hit hard by the peri-menopause. It's been a decade of shit for me, it's not just about stopping periods.

[@kimbeijar5702]

No comment regarding all the positive aspects of fasting and intermittent fasting . Or did I miss that?

[@ElizabethAtkinson-n3p]

I've a question. After a right hemi-colectomy 5 years ago, I am doing very well but, as I have diverticular disease in my remaining bowel, I was told to avoid nuts, seeds and skins. This really seems to prevent me from having a properly healthy diet. Is there any advice out there for the many people, like me, with this mix of problems? I really would love more whole foods.

[@a.r.stellmacher8709]

Instead of whole nuts and seeds maybe try organic nut and seed spreads. If you can’t have bread take the spreads straight from the spoon. And veggies cooked without their skin are still nutritious. Also, I think if you cook whole grains long enough (quinoa, buckwheat kernels etc.) and mash them up a bit should be okay as well. Just try and see how your gut responds. Lettuce with fresh herbs in it could be okay too as long as you chew it very well. I have seen online that slippery elm is very good for diverticulitis and other gut issues as long as you put enough water with it. To avoid clumping use hot water and stir. Use one heaped teaspoon with at least 500 ml of water at least 2 hours away from other medications and food. You can do that more than once (maybe before bedtime). And during the day keep drinking more water perhaps some water at night as well, when you have to go to the loo. More water when you take slippery elm or similar (psyllium husk powder, marshmallow root) is very important as most of these herbs expand in size (they serve as laxatives and healing the gut lining). You could also use chia seeds (quite nutritious) but you have to grind them and soak them in enough water (best overnight or at least for 5 hours) before drinking them. Perhaps first ask your doctor about all this. Hope this helps.

[@robertj1303]

I worked with the chief actuary of BUPA in the 90s in looking at underwriting who have a lot of information on predictable of done demographics and genetics. I would recommend you talk with those chief actuaries to get there information which will help, Most is about genetics and how it reacts to how you treat it. I am 74, do 10km on my road bike at 30kph averaging 24kph at least 3 times a week and when motivated every day.

[@julienestella]

Horrible answer about menopause.

[@louisehibbert9768]

I agree - not so helpful (after lots of interesting useful info otherwise). We clearly still need a lot more studies to find out what is going on during the perimenopause. The only hope is that ultimately it doesn't accelerate aging too much as women are still outliving men on average 🙂

[@Hasmiral]

I thought so, too. Estrogen and other hormones are known to support Alzheimer prevention. Dr. Lisa Mosconi is the person to google for that. Also HRT helps to prevent women from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks or other mental diseases. Most women are still disinformet from the 2000 study saying HRT causes cancer.

[@Ninapia347]

Question: is hair loss or thinning a result of Covid vaccines? I know a lot of people myself included who have noticeably thinner hair in the last two years. Just wondered if the Zoe Project turned anything up about that.

[@joannarichards6245]

I just saw your comment and although I am unqualified, my husband lost all his hair after the COVID vaccine. He saw a dermatologist who treated him with cortisone injections and he went from almost bald to a full head of hair again. The dermatologist said that if you have a previous condition, slight eczema was his for example) 15% of people have a reaction which may lead to a different one. I would definitely recommend a dermatologist, they’ll be able to let you know. X

[@jesuisravi]

Thanks for allowing this bright and, one might say, driven woman to speak on these topics.

[@tedalper1464]

it's a great conversation, but throughout I wonder how much the causality might be reversed. Does activity and social stimiulation help you keep cognitively healthy, or is it that people begin to lose interest in activity and social stimulation *because* of that incipient dementia or cognitive decline [which, as noted, may be present for years or even decades before the symptoms become discernible] ? Of course, these aren't mutually exclusive.

[@janegraham242]

Thank you so much ! I got “ you are what you eat “ and “ use it or loose it” and get decent sleep because that’s when your body does it’s cleaning and repair this all sounds very sound , logical and achievable advice 😊 we just need to go for it and age well😊👍

[@pataleno]

I'm 54 and walk about 5 miles a day everyday oh and play guitar.

[@elizabethk3238]

Research shows that 4000-5000 steps is ideal for over 70s. Anymore does not contribute to being better. I'm 75, pain and meds-free. No illnesses or surgeries. Feel better than in my 50s.