Published Aug 30, 2021

FIX THESE 5 Things To Live Longer & Start AGING IN REVERSE! | Sergey Young & Lewis Howes

Longevity expert Sergey Young shares transformative strategies for aging in reverse, from dietary changes and mindset shifts to the revolutionary potential of gene editing and health technologies, highlighting the crucial role of exercise, prevention, and mental well-being in extending life.
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  • Dietary Changes

    Dietary changes play a crucial role in promoting longevity, as emphasizes the power of food as medicine. He suggests that reducing caloric intake can extend life by several years and improve its quality 1. Incorporating plant-based foods and avoiding industrially produced meat and fish are key strategies he employs 1. Fasting is another significant aspect, with recommending intermittent fasting and occasional longer fasts to activate autophagy, a process that helps clear out damaged proteins 2.

    If you decrease the number of calories, your caloric intake, it's almost guaranteed that you're going to live like two, three, four years longer and the quality is actually going to be better.

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    He acknowledges that the optimal fasting regimen varies for each individual, depending on factors like energy levels and lifestyle 3.

       

    Cold Therapy

    Cold therapy is another intriguing method to enhance longevity, as discusses its potential benefits. He explains that exposure to cold can activate brown fat, which is metabolically active and helps burn energy while secreting proteins that promote youthfulness 4. This process, known as hormesis, involves small doses of stress that strengthen the body 5.

    What doesn't kill you makes you live longer.

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    shares his experience with cold therapy, highlighting its role in anti-aging practices 6. Regular cold exposure, such as daily cold showers or ice plunges, can help generate brown fat and improve overall health 5.

       

    Mindset

    A positive psychological mindset is vital for longevity, according to . He believes that maintaining a youthful outlook can influence physical health, as the mind and body are interconnected 7. By adopting a "psychological age identity" younger than one's chronological age, individuals can foster a sense of vitality and opportunity 7.

    The words we use transform our mindset which affects our physiology.

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    reflects on how breaking societal norms around age can prevent mental and emotional limitations 8. Embracing a positive mindset, free from judgment, can further enhance longevity by promoting mental discipline and understanding 9.

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