Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
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Social-Ize Your Health is a monthly, Jamaica-based health and wellness podcast, exploring practical, science-informed topics related to everyday health, nutrition, fitness, skincare, and overall wellbeing. We will also provide you with the opportunity to share your health and wellness stories and a whole lot more! So, you can go healthy like you mean it!
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Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
What Aging Really Looks Like (And It's Not Anti-Aging)
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Aging is often misunderstood.
In a culture that promotes “anti-aging,” many people are led to believe that growing older is something to fight or reverse. But science presents a different perspective.
In this episode, we explore what aging really looks like from a biological and practical standpoint.
This episode also challenges the concept of “anti-aging” and introduces a more evidence-based approach focused on healthy aging, and quality of life.
***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.
Main Discussion Points
- What aging really means from a scientific perspective
- The key pillars of healthy aging
- Why the “anti-aging” narrative can be misleading
- How to support your health at every stage of life
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References and Further Readings
- Alwan NA, et al. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(3): e0002887. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002887.
- Cruz-Jentoft AJ, et al. Age Ageing. 2014;43(6):748-59.
- Duffner LA, et al. The role of cognitive and social leisure activities in dementia risk. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci. 2022;31: e5. doi:10.1017/S204579602100069X.
- Gilbert SF. Developmental Biology. 6th edition. Sunderland (MA): Sinauer Associates; 2000. Aging: The Biology of Senescence. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK10041/
- Holt-Lunstad J. Social connection as a critical factor for mental and physical health. World Psychiatry. 2024;23(3):312-332. doi:10.1002/wps.21224
- Larsson L, et al. Sarcopenia: Aging-Related Loss of Muscle Mass and Function. Physiol Rev. 2019;99(1):427-511. doi:10.1152/physrev.00061.2017
- Roma MF, et al. Effects of resistance training and aerobic exercise in elderly people concerning physical fitness and ability. Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2013;11(2):153-7. doi:10.1590/s1679-45082013000200003
- Simic, P., Guarente, L.P., Rogers, K. (2026, March 1). aging. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/aging-life-proces
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