35: Aging, Telomeres and the Perception of Getting Old, Part 2
- Author
- Kelly Wilson
- Published
- Wed 14 Aug 2019
- Episode Link
- https://fitfizzstudio.com/podcast
Telomeres are a key part of our DNA and chromosomes that are related to how we visibly show age. This is a relatively new science that's just starting to gain more traction, but in today's episode, I'm sharing an explanation of telomeres and how they work. This is a continuation of last week's episode, which was part 1, so please listen to that if you haven't already.
Also in today's episode: • Things that affect telomere length • What is telomerase? • What is ZBTB48? • Telomere shortening and re-lengthening • Forgetfulness and "mommy brain" • Why no one should ever have to experience the dreaded, typical menopausal symptoms • Firing your doctor if they tell you something happens as part of "getting old" • What is inflammaging? • Destructive viewpoints around age and aging and why we need to stop it • A fun challenge to share on social media — be sure to tag @fitfizz!
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