Anti-Ageing Doctor: These Guilty Pleasures Are Making You Age Faster

What if your body is years older than your actual age? Dr Andrea B. Maier, one of the world's leading experts in health and longevity, geroscientist, internal medicine specialist, geriatrician, and Founder of Chi Longevity, explains why ageing is about much more than the date of birth on your IC. From biological age and muscle strength to sleep and lifestyle choices, she shares how our bodies change over time and what we can do to maintain our health and function for longer. In this episode, we explore: 🟦 Why ageing begins much earlier than most people think 🟦 The difference between chronological age and biological age 🟦 Why "normal" health may not be good enough 🟦 Simple tests that can reveal strength, balance and overall function 🟦 What "inflammaging" and "zombie cells" are doing inside the body 🟦 How muscle, sleep, nutrition and daily habits influence healthy ageing Whether you're in your 20s, 40s or beyond, this conversation offers practical insights into how your body ages and what you can do today to improve your healthspan and quality of life. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙃𝙖𝙪𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖. See what we're up to: Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/openhaus-spotify Listen on Apple Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/openhaus-apple Instagram -   / openhaus.wha   TikTok -   / openhaus.wha   Collaborate with us! - https://writehaus.asia/podcast/ Find Dr Andrea B. Maier here:   / andreamaierprof     / drandreamaier   00:00 Intro 00:47 Feeling Younger Helps You Live Longer 01:56 When Does Ageing Really Begin? 03:00 Chronological vs Biological Age 06:20 This Simple Test Shows How Fast You’re Ageing 11:16 Why Are We Afraid of Ageing? 11:55 How to Age Well 14:42 This Tool Predicts Your Lifespan 15:27 The New Way Doctors Measure Ageing 16:50 How to Assess Your Quality of Life 18:06 What Is Inflammation? 19:55 Zombie Cells & Why They Matter 21:32 You Can Get Dementia At A Young Age?! 22:03 Genetics vs Epigenetics: This is What Controls Ageing 24:20 Do Social Connections Affect Ageing? 26:06 How Food Changes Your Ageing 30:30 Alcohol Is Damaging Your Body?! 31:55 Why Sleep Is Critical for Ageing 32:54 Is Ageing a Disease? 34:29 What Reveals Your Real Age 36:36 What Determines Your True Age 37:19 Outro