What is epigenetics?

Renowned orthopedic surgeon, expert in aging and longevity, and accomplished author, Dr. Vonda Wright shares one of the secrets of becoming unbreakable as we age: healthy lifestyle changes.

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We have come to understand that not only can we control 70% of our health and aging

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due to the lifestyle choices we make every day through a process called epigenetics, but now scientists

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estimate that up to 90 or more percent of our future health and aging are due to the changes we make.

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So that means that going out for a walk or eating broccoli are not just simple acts for the here and now,

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but they can change the very expression of our genes and shape our future.