The New Science of Aging: Understanding why we age, and what we can do about it

In this first lecture of the series, we will look at the aging process at three levels: cellular, soft tissue (muscles and fascia), and cognitive/neurological.

Information on the science of aging at the cellular, genetic, and epigenetic scale is drawn largely from the work of David Sinclair, professor of genetics and co-director of the Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School. Sinclair’s recent book (and podcast) Lifespan: Why we age and why we don’t have to, lays out a compelling argument for the role certain “longevity genes” play in maintaining the integrity of the genome and epigenome (key to cellular aging), and how these genes can be switched on or supercharged.

Information on the aging of our muscles and connective tissue or fascia comes from my own studies on fascia and physical training, and from a 4-part class I offered on Fascia Training at the Hampshire Regional YMCA a few years back. Keeping your fascia happy and healthy is key to maintaining mobility and range of motion as we age, and we will talk about how to do that.

Information on maintaining neuro-cognitive health comes from a certification program I have recently completed on Brain Health Training, through the Functional Aging Institute. I’ll lay out in simple terms the science behind cognitive decline, and what we can be doing to slow or even reverse those biological processes.

The 1-hour lecture will be followed by 30 minutes of Q & A and discussion.

Register early; Space limited to 15