Defying Destiny: Longevity, Epigenetics, and the Myth of “Fixed” Biology
About this episode
The episode explores the flexibility of biology in health and longevity, challenging the notion of fixed genetic destiny through insights from experts.
What if your DNA isn’t a verdict—just a starting point? Today we’re digging into the surprisingly flexible biology of health and longevity, from the choices that can reshape how your genes behave to the cellular quirks that make each of us a moving target. In Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer, Florence Comite argues that “genetic destiny” is optional—and lays out practical ways to tilt the odds in your favor. Then Roxanne Khamsi takes us inside our bodies’ constant churn in Beyond Inheritance: Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of Health, revealing why variation isn’t an exception—it’s the system. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at nextbigideaclub.com ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com Sponsored By: Homeserve — Go to homeserve.com/nbid to find the plan that’s right for you FODZYME — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to icaneatagain.com/daily
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