Aliquot #56: Aging gracefully with exercise
Aliquot #56: Aging gracefully with exercise
The idea of aging "gracefully" – looking, feeling, and thinking well as the years pass – is not only appealing, but (science suggests) also achievable. Exercise is a huge driver of how well we age because it induces profound molecular shifts that support immune health and might even protect our telomeres – indicators of aging. Exercise might help forestall certain age-related diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, too. In this Aliquot, Drs. Michael Snyder, Elissa Eppel, and Giselle Petzinger discuss how exercise helps us age gracefully.
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The idea of aging "gracefully" – looking, feeling, and thinking well as the years pass – is not only appealing, but (science suggests) also achievable. Exercise is a huge driver of how well we age because it induces profound molecular shifts that support immune health and might even protect our telomeres – indicators of aging. Exercise might help forestall certain age-related diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, too. In this Aliquot, Drs. Michael Snyder, Elissa Eppel, and Giselle Petzinger discuss how exercise helps us age gracefully.
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Introduction
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Exercise boosts the immune system, supporting healthy aging (Dr. Michael Synder segment)
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Telomere length, a biomarker of aging, increases with exercise (Dr. Elissa Eppel segment)
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Exercise promotes resilience against the causes of Parkinson's disease (Dr. Giselle Petzinger segments)
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Exercise adaptations expose the body's repair mechanisms
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Skilled exercise engages the brain in exercise
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