Dear friends,
Hello again & Happy Tuesday!
I hope you are having a good start to the week.
It is great to see you again back @ the healthiest spot of your inbox, taking a proactive step towards investing in yourself.
Let's dive in to the main show...
[In this episode]
Have you noticed some people blame everything on ‘old age’ and ‘getting older’?
These same individuals often attribute others’ successes to genetics, ethnic origin, and similar factors.
The psychology behind this is simple:
- People would rather attribute your success to ‘your genetics,’ ‘your ethic origin’ —factors outside YOUR control—rather than accept that it is a result of your own efforts.
- It’s not about you, rather, because it absolves them of their own lack of effort, dedication, knowledge, etc.
Well folks, this sort of psychology is unproductive and unhelpful (to say the least) when it comes to self optimization for human longevity & human performance.
One example of this relates to perceptions about aspects of ‘aging’ / ‘getting older:'
- Some believe their peak was at age 21.
- Others feel that life improves and they become happier as they age.
The latter group holds ‘positive age beliefs,’ while the former exhibits ‘negative age beliefs.’
What is the difference in these two types of mentality, when it comes to health outcomes, cognitive performance, and the like?
This is what research has found:
POSITIVE age beliefs
- reduces the risk of dementia, even in for APOE ε4 carriers
- predict better cognitive performance;
NEGATIVE age beliefs
- predict worse cognitive performance
- predicted the development of Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers
Becca Levy, a researcher at Yale’s School of Public Health (Dept of Social and Behavioral Sciences), proposes the “stereotype embodiment theory.”
This theory suggests that stereotypes about aging become internalized through cultural assimilation, shaping self-definitions and subsequently influence human function, human performance, and health.
Individuals adopt various age-related beliefs from their culture starting early in life. Positive beliefs can become a resource for good health, while negative beliefs can become a barrier.
Specifically, evidence shows having positive age beliefs is associated with LOWER rates of DEMENTIA among:
- Left chart: participants with APOE ε4 &
- right chart: all participants.
How powerful it this….
[Logistics]
Here's an updated list of all Series currently running in the Vault:
- Geroprotective Compounds & Agents
- Cognitive Prowess / Nootropics
- Longevity Formula: Blue Zones
- Microbiome / Gut Microbiome
- Organ health & longevity
- Phytonutrients
- Nutritional Excellence
- Fatty acids
- Stress /Alertness/Wakefulness
- Cellular Health & Hallmarks of aging
- DNA Methylation & Epigenetics
- Proteins, muscle and aging pathways
- My 8 Supplement stacks
- Circadian rhythm
- Thyroid health
- Hair health
If you are new and have missed any of the released series drop me a line and I'll send it to you.
