EPISODE 176 oF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on a vital topic for all who want to age in good health, namely preventing falls, and potential fractures. Falls are a leading cause of injury, disability and loss of independence among seniors, often resulting in fractures, hospitalizations and long term health complications. Maintaining mobility and preventing falls is absolutely key to promoting a healthier, independent form of aging.

My guest today is Dr Wayne Gradman, author of The Fall Guy, How to Keep Gravity from Ruining your Day. Dr Gradman obtained his MD from Harvard Medical School, followed by postgraduate work, interrupted by military service, at UCLA and Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His private practice was in vascular surgery. He has been married for 52 years, and credits his wife for a very practical point, The 20-Foot Rule.

0:01 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast

2:17 Introduction of Dr. Wayne Gradman

3:54 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Fall Factors

8:48 Personal Experiences and Practical Tips

9:05 Practical Tips for Preventing Falls

14:18 Home Safety and Bathroom Precautions

18:27 Stairs and Banisters

22:09 Outdoor Safety and Exercise

29:00 Exercise for Fall Prevention

33:31 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

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EPISODE 166 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER with Haleh Shoa, focuses on preserving memories and memorabilia as a gateway to our story, our past and our legacy. Haleh is the founder and CEO of Picturli, a photo organization, curation, archiving and design studio, that helps families, individuals and businesses transform their photo chaos into one sortable Digital Library. She created her company to help individuals, families and companies preserve their memories and tell their stories. Her passion for photo organizing stems from her family's history of being uprooted by the Iranian revolution in 1979. Among the few belongings they were able to bring to the US were their photo albums and memorabilia. Now, the only memories that remain from her childhood are through her family photos and the stories shared with her through the collection, that she preserved. As a certified professional photo organizer in Los Angeles, Haleh is backed by her 27 years of technical expertise as an executive creative producer in advertising for luxury brands such as Ritz Carlton, Apple, and Jaguar Land Rover. Her past experience includes leading the global advertising launch campaign of the iPad Mini, with a team of 56 people. Picturli was born from her love of people, her keen eye for photography, and her unquenchable desire for storytelling.

Episode Timeline

0:11 Introduction to Preserving memories and stories through photo organization and archiving.

6:32 Organizing and digitizing family photos and memorabilia.

14:34 Organizing travel memories and photos with a certified photo organizer.

20:15 The impact of Ai on privacy in photo management.

27:42 Photo organizing goals, and questions to ask a professional organizer.

32:29 Preserving your memories through digital and analog means

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In EPISODE 175 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER with Dr. Jonathon Hill, VP of Science and Technology at Wasatch Biolabs, we explore the importance of epigenetics in understanding and combating unhealthy aging and the so-called aging-associated disorders. He explains how epigenetic effects such as DNA methylation, hydroxy-methylation and addition of histones, significantly impact gene expression and overall health. Dr. Hill highlights Wasatch Biolabs' work on developing tools for detecting neuro-degeneration from blood tests, potentially allowing for early Alzheimer's detection. We discuss the role of lifestyle in epigenetic changes and the future of personalized medicine, using genetic and epigenetic data to guide individual health decisions.

Episode Timeline

0:01 Introduction of Dr. Jonathon Hill

4:09 Simple overview of epigenetics

10:25 How epigenetic science became the research focus

12:30 Applications and the future of epigenetic testing

14:46 Lifestyle influences on epigenetic effects

25:33 AI and data analysis in epigenetics

28:46 The future of epigenetic based personalized medicine

33:31 Key takeaways and closing remarks

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In EPISODE 174 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we explore the important topic of Food Security. Dr. Gillian Lockitch and Kimberley Gillan discuss the importance of maintaining healthy nutrition despite rising food costs and a restrictive budget. Kimberley shares insights from her book "How Low Can You Go: Nutritious Meals from $50 per Week." She emphasizes the need for nutrient-dense foods like chickpeas, parsley, and frozen vegetables, as well as strategies such as shopping for a five-week cycle to maximize the use of discounts. She highlights the role of dehydrated goods and milk powder as cost-effective alternatives to fresh products. Dr. Lockitch points out problems that could arise from common, individual food intolerances such as lactose or gluten intolerance. Gillian and Kimberley also touch on the challenges of food security, the impact of inflation on the ability to eat healthy foods, and the benefits of community gardens for both contributing to availability of fresh food and forming social connections.

Episode Timeline

0.01 Introduction to Kimberley Gillan

4:03 Understanding Food Security

6:22 Kimberley's research and the book

10:36 Nutrient-Dense Foods and Shopping Strategies

17:38 Micronutrients and Supplements

21: 20 Supermarket Strategies and Inflation

26:53 Community Gardens and Social Connection

30:27 Final thoughts and takeaways

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In EPISODE 173 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we explore whether a whole food, plant-based diet and dietary supplements, particularly polysaccharides from aloe vera and rice bran, are optimal for health, in particular brain health. The founder and president of Dr Lewis Nutrition, Dr John Lewis, has a passion for educating others about the value of nutrition, dietary supplementation and exercise, for health. Dr Lewis is a past full time Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a diplomate, faculty member and advisor of the Medical Wellness Association. He's been the principal investigator of over 30 studies focusing on the effects of nutrition, dietary supplementation and exercise on human health, with over 180 peer reviewed publications.

Episode Timeline

0:01 Whole food, plant-based diet for health with Dr. Lewis

3:55 His transition from academia to a wellness business

13:34 The challenges in building a business

15:45 Understanding polysaccharides and their benefits

24:42 Plant-based dietary choices

31:26 The role of dietary supplements in brain health

37:10 Conclusions and key takeaways

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EPISODE 172 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on aging gracefully and the wisdom we acquire through a life well lived. Most people would agree that the most powerful factor in aging well is a positive mindset, the absolute belief that you can age youthfully and in good health. Imagine having a treasure trove of examples of resilience, positivity and insight at your fingertips for inspiration. In today's episode, I talk to Skye Bergman about her book, “Lives Well Lived - Generations”, in which she celebrates the stories of 40 older adults with a collective life experience of 3000 years. Their stories were first featured in her PBS documentary Lives Well Lived. Skye Bergman is a professor emerita of photography and video at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines such as The Smithsonian. Following her 30 year teaching career, Sky's passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections through emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following airing of her documentary, she curated her book to share the wisdom from the film. The life stories highlight purpose, connection, the art of thriving through life's up and downs, and celebrating life's essence across generations.

Episode Timeline

0:01 Introduction to Lives Well Lived

4:08 Skye Bergman's career in the visual arts.

7:23 The Importance of Intergenerational connections

9:25 Finding and Interviewing participants

12:54 A selection of stories from the documentary

21:02 The community and attitude towards aging

31:20 The Impact of COVID-19 on connection and community

35:11 Upcoming video projects and final thoughts

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In EPISODE 171 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) applied to epigenetics to enhance heart health, specifically coronary heart disease, the primary cause of heart attacks. I talk with Meesha Dogan, CEO, Co-Founder, and Director of Cardio Diagnostics, an AI-driven precision cardiovascular medicine company.
Meesha holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and BSE/MS degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa. She has developed her work in artificial intelligence, epigenetics and genetics into building, commercializing and scaling next-generation DNA-based cardiovascular tests. These systems are deployed to better prevent, detect and manage coronary heart disease. By leveraging advanced technologies to look beyond conventional risk factors, Cardio Diagnostics can provide personalized insights into an individual's unique biomarkers, enabling tailored treatment plans and ongoing monitoring of treatment effectiveness.

Episode Timeline

0:01 Introduction to AI and epigenetics for heart health prevention.

3:24 Meesha Dogan's career progression from chemical engineering to epigenetic research with a focus on heart disease prevention and management.

7:58 The development of personalized medicine for heart disease using DNA methylation studies with AI

14:53 Epigenetic testing for heart disease, risk assessment and recommendations for lifestyle modifications.

22:47 Applying epigenetic analysis to understand how lifestyle changes affect health and disease risk.

29:21 Preventive healthcare coverage for coronary artery disease tests.

35:05 Epigenetic modifications and disease prevention.

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EPISODE 170 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its ability to enhance patient care, diagnostics, and treatment outcomes. Jared Pelo, MD shares his experience in integrating AI into medical practice, focusing on prevention and personalized health. The conversation highlights the importance of considering the whole person, mind, body and their environment, in pursuit of optimal health.
Jared Pelo is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Bionic Health. He trained and worked in emergency medicine before founding iScribes, an early ambient AI health tech company, later acquired by Nuance Communications, a Microsoft Company. Dr Pelo started Bionic Health after a family tragedy and being inspired by the power of AI in medicine. Passionate about AI in medicine and preventive medicine, Dr. Pelo advocates using advanced AI tools and compassion to enhance patient-physician connection and patient care.

Episode Timeline

0.01 Introduction to AI in healthcare with a former emergency medicine physician

7:36 The evolution of AI from rule-based systems to neural networks

13:25 Generative models of AI in medicine and preventative care.

20:00 Using AI in healthcare to personalize risk assessment and prevention.

26:37 Aging, health, and prevention in functional medical practice

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