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Everything EpigeneticsAuthor: Hannah Went
Dont understand epigenetics? Dont worry. There was a time when genetic analysis was hardly known or understood. Now, genetic analysis is performed by thousands of companies and your full genome can be decoded for less than 100. Epigenetics is how your behaviors change your outcome. Epigenetics gives us knowledge on how to change your life, and the ability to read biology to understand your current health status. You ARE in control. Your host, Hannah Went, is here to discuss the insights which can improve your life and health. She is here to bring you Everything Epigenetics, simplified. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Men vs. Women: Who Really Ages Faster?
Episode 20
Tuesday, 11 February, 2025
Aging is a complex process, but have you ever wondered how it differs between men and women? In this week’s episode of the Everything Epigenetics podcast, Sara Hägg, an Associate Professor at Karolinska Institutet, and I discuss the fascinating differences in biological aging between sexes. We explore how genetics, hormones, and lifestyle choices contribute to aging disparities and what that means for longevity, disease risk, and overall health.You'll learn about: - How Sara Hägg became interested in aging research and what led her to study sex-specific differences - The major ways men and women age differently at the genetic, molecular, and epigenetic levels - The role of hormones like estrogen and testosterone in shaping the aging process - Why women typically live longer than men and what factors influence this disparity - How stress, diet, and environmental exposures impact aging uniquely for men and women - The latest epigenetic research uncovering biological sex differences in aging - How precision medicine may help tailor aging interventions based on sex-specific needs - Biomarkers of aging and how they reveal crucial insights into longevity and healthspanChapters:00:00 – Introduction to Everything Epigenetics Podcast00:05 – Meet Sara Hägg: Her Background and Research Focus02:30 – What Inspired Her to Study Aging and Sex Differences06:30 – How Do Men and Women Age Differently?10:00 – The Role of Hormones: Estrogen, Testosterone, and Aging14:00 – Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?19:30 – Cellular and Epigenetic Differences in Male vs. Female Aging24:00 – The Impact of Stress, Diet, and Environment on Aging29:00 – Age-Related Diseases: Which Are More Common in Men vs. Women?33:00 – How Biomarkers Help Predict Aging and Disease Risk37:00 – The Future of Precision Medicine in Aging40:00 – Surprising Findings from Sara Hägg’s Research & Closing ThoughtsSupport the showWhere to Find Us:Instagram Twitter Facebook Follow us on:Apple Podcast Spotify YouTube Visit our website for more information and resources: everythingepigenetics.com Thank you for joining us at the Everything Epigenetics Podcast and remember you have control over your Epigenetics, so tune in next time to learn more about how to harness this knowledge for your benefit.
