About this episode
Dr. Stephen Kopecky discusses foods linked to longevity and strategies for healthy aging.
Humans are living longer than ever — but longer life doesn’t always mean better health. More than half of U.S. adults are living with at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes, heart disease or obesity. So what can we actually control to help prevent these diseases as we age? And what should we be eating to stay healthier, longer? On this episode of On Nutrition, cardiologist Dr. Stephen Kopecky breaks down 11 foods linked to longevity and shares practical strategies for healthy aging from his book, Live Younger Longer. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Stephen Kopecky
Topics covered
- longevity
- healthy aging
- chronic conditions
- nutrition
- cardiology
Keywords
- longevity
- healthy eating
- chronic diseases
- nutrition
- aging
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mayo Clinic Press
Books & works: Live Younger Longer
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