Podcast 373: Do Beliefs About Aging Impact Our Health & Longevity?

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcastI talk to Dr. Becca Levy, an award-winning Yale professor of psychology and global health. We discuss the dangers of ageism, how positive and negative age stereotypes affect the health of older individuals, how to use the mind and brain more effectively as we age, age as a socially fluid construct, what happens to memory and the mind when we get older, and so much more!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
3:30 How older people are treated in Japan & why this is important
4:35, 6:45 Why we need to teach our children from youth about celebrating aging
5:10 Our beliefs about age impact our life span
7:40 We can change our beliefs about aging & positively impact our health at any time in our lives
8:30 How age beliefs can affect our health, including our risk for dementia
12:50 Memory & brain health can actually get better as we age!
18:00 How our memory changes as we age
19:30 How we can change the way we view aging
23:00 You can learn and grow at ANY age
25:11 What ageism is & how it impacts us
27:44 Ageism & sexism
31:00 How different generations can learn from each other
36:50 Age as a socially fluid construct
39:30 Mind management & aging
49:30 Dr. Becca’s experiences as a professor
44:45 Social media & aging

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*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.