The conversation around healthy aging is evolving in exciting ways! In this interview, WTF talks with longevity physician, Dr. Jennifer Timmons, MD, founder & medical director of Timmons Wellness, a concierge medical practice focused on helping people stay vibrant, energetic, and independent as they age. Dr. Timmons is especially interested in menopause and aging over time.
Here’s a sampling of our eye-opening discussion about how lifestyle, nutrition, hormones, and daily habits work together to shape long-term health:
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What is HEALTH SPAN – not just adding years to life, but adding life to those years?
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Are the health behaviors of people living in global Blue Zones still the gold standard for longevity, and what does it really mean to age well?
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What is the best way to eat for metabolic health, including how much protein we should be eating each day?
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What are the best forms of exercise for living longer and stronger?
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How essential is 7–8 hours of sleep to health span – and can short sleepers or those who rely on sleep medications still achieve longevity?
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Which lifestyle changes make the biggest impact on health span?
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Which supplements and therapies have the strongest evidence-based support for longevity, and why are peptides all the rage?
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What are the biggest risks to long-term health – and the top 3 things to focus on in the next year to improve quality of life and increase the odds of living longer?
Resources:
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Visit Dr. Timmons at timmonswellnessmd.com
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Magnesium Options (sleep, recovery, nervous system support): BIOoptimizers
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Find Dr. Jennifer Timmons–Timmons Wellness on us.fullscript.com. Fullscript is an online supplement marketplace where you can get trusted brands and 10% retail price. Check out the supplement bundles she lists, particularly the “Female Hormone Health” bundle or the “Foundational Health” bundle.