18/07/2025
What If You Could Rewrite How You Age?
Here’s the exciting truth: you can.
Even in your 70s and beyond, it’s possible to change the way you experience aging — not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. Moving better helps this journey.
To do that, it helps to understand some powerful (and often hidden) players in the aging process:
• Cytokine storms
• Sarcopenia (muscle loss)
• Growth factors
• Inflamm-aging (chronic low-grade inflammation as we age)
• Adipose (fat) tissue & stress hormones like cortisol
Stress hormones such as cortisol don’t just make you feel tense — over time, they can weaken your body, increase fragility, and accelerate aging. And here’s another key fact: excess body fat is pro-inflammatory, meaning it actively fuels the processes that make aging harder.
The good news? Reducing body fat and managing stress isn’t just about looking better — it’s a long-term investment in strength, resilience, and vitality.
Want to dive deeper? Look up renowned scientist Janet Lord — search “Janet Lord inflamm-aging” or check out this fascinating interview: BBC Radio 4 Interview. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001v3wq
Your age is just a number — how you feel is something you can help shape.
How to reduce inflammation - in a few simple tips - with Professor Janet Lord.
