Actions conducive to good health activate genes linked to youth preservation, while simultaneously deactivating genes responsible for the aging process.
In a new book titled "The Great Age Reboot," Michael Roizen, M.D. and co-authors Peter Linneman and Albert Ratner, delve into breakthroughs in health and medicine that promise longer and younger living.
The book highlights the crucial role of lifestyle choices in determining health outcomes. By the age of 60, 75 percent of health outcomes are determined by choices, and about 40 percent of premature deaths in the United States are related to lifestyle choices.
The healthiest bodies are those that meet the goals set by the six key indicators of good health. These indicators serve as a barometer for health success, with the barometer reading "6 Normals + 2" - normal scores on six indicators plus two other factors: seeing a primary care physician and ensuring immunizations are up-to-date.
Doing the little things that matter can significantly impact health, especially as one lives longer. Science has shown that certain lifestyle changes can influence the expression of genes associated with cancer growth and self-destruction.
Lifestyle choices can also affect how the body functions. For instance, having a partner (or partners) in your pursuit of behavior change is the variable that most predicts success.
The marketplace is full of health trackers that provide real-time feedback about health choices, making it easier than ever to monitor and adjust one's lifestyle.
However, severe COVID-19 cases are more likely for those with preexisting conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease, and immune dysfunction. During the pandemic, over 80 percent of deaths occurred among people older than 65.
The concept of "The Great Age Reboot" is not just theoretical. Five specific regions in the world, known as "Blue Zones," statistically have longer and healthier lives than the global average. These include Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), the Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica), Ikaria (Greece), and Loma Linda (California, USA).
These areas, identified and popularized by researcher Dan Buettner, share common lifestyle elements such as plant-based diets rich in whole grains, legumes, and vegetables; strong social ties; regular physical activity; and purposeful living. Each Blue Zone also has distinct dietary traits that match local culture.
Significant financial incentives have been shown to be a driver of behavior change. This suggests that taking advantage of this opportunity to live a longer, healthier life will be up to the individual.
In conclusion, the "Great Age Reboot" offers a chance at prolonged life and prolonged youth. By making conscious lifestyle choices and embracing the six key indicators of good health, individuals can significantly impact their health outcomes and potentially add years to their lives.
- The book "The Great Age Reboot" explores breakthroughs in health and medicine that could lead to longer and younger living, emphasizing the significant role of lifestyle choices in determining health outcomes.
- By the age of 60, about 75 percent of health outcomes are determined by choices, with 40 percent of premature deaths in the United States being linked to lifestyle choices.
- Meeting the goals set by the six key indicators of good health serves as a barometer for health success, with a barometer reading of "6 Normals + 2" for normal scores on six indicators plus two other factors: seeing a primary care physician and ensuring immunizations are up-to-date.
- Certain lifestyle changes can influence the expression of genes associated with cancer growth and self-destruction, underscoring the impact of daily choices on long-term health.
- In the Blue Zones, regions known for longer and healthier lives, common lifestyle elements include plant-based diets, strong social ties, regular physical activity, and purposeful living, providing insights into the keys to a longer, healthier life.
