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Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Hosted by Dr. Gillian Lockitch · EN
Welcome to Growing Older, Living Younger, the podcast where you will discover ways to boost your metabolism, enhance your mental and physical energy, and ward off disorders we wrongly think are inevitable as we age. Hosted by Dr. Gillian Lockitch, former specialist in Medical Biochemistry, professor, researcher and international speaker, the show airs weekly every Monday. Each episode is a 30 - 45 minutes, exploring ways in which genetic and epigenetic (gene expression) science and medicine may intersect with ancient, non-western wellness practices to help you extend your health span to live younger. The show features practitioners in mental and physical health, fitness, nutrition, personal care, community, networking and entrepreneurship, to help you create your personal roadmap to aging youthfully.
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029 FB Dr. Joe Verghese: Dance to Delay Dementia
1w ago00:28:47Tap to summarizeFLASHBACK FRIDAY FB 29 Dec 2021 Agnes de Mille, American dancer and choreographer expresses the power of dance: "To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking." Does dance also have the power to ward off dementia? Today's guest is Dr. Joe Verghese, Professor of Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. His research centers around the effects of aging and disease on gait and cognition in older adults, and whether cognitively stimulating activities such as dance, can reduce the risk of losing mobility, falling, developing dementia and general poor health. In an early study of the association of Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia in the Elderly, 3 of 6 cognitive activities included (reading, playing board games and playing musical instruments) were associated with a lower risk for dementia, but of the 9 listed physical activities, only dancing was associated with a lowered risk. We touch on current studies of physicality and cognitive training for those at risk for Alzheimer's. One recent pilot study into the impact of regular social dancing as an intervention in older adults at high risk for Alzheimer's disease had to be cut short during the pandemic with only half the expected participants completing the study. Another recent study is investigating whether computerized cognitive training could enhance mobility in older adults. There remains some controversy about cognitive training. It is clear that there is a 'near transfer' effect, improvement on testing because you're training on that same process on which you're testing them. And consistently, almost every study shows that there is a near transfer effect. The challenge is whether that translates into improvement of executive function for real life skills, ie, a 'far transfer effect.' For those of us looking to age youthfully, keeping active both physically and mentally, Dr Verghese suggests: "Pick a few leisure activities that you enjoy and then engage in them at least five days a week, but every day, if you can. It's good if you do it as part of a group, because then there's a group dynamic; when you get together in a group, there's peer support that you get. And also increasingly we are recognizing that socialization itself might have cognitive benefits. So people who socialize more tend to have better cognitive function. and seem to be at less risk of cognitive decline" To learn how you can decelerate your aging trajectory, stay vibrant and vigorous, or start your own online business in wellness and anti-aging, Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch Email: askdrgill@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary Living Younger Discovery Call through the above email Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at www.gillianlockitch.com (N. America only)
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272 Slowing Biological Aging Naturally: Autophagy, Diet and Longevity with Leslie Kenny
2w ago00:44:30Tap to summarizeWhat if one of the most powerful anti-aging tools already exists within your body? This episode explores autophagy, the body's natural cellular renewal system, and how activating it can support healthy aging and longevity. Longevity expert Leslie Kenny shares her personal journey of reversing autoimmune disease and translating cutting-edge science into practical strategies. Listeners will discover how autophagy promoting spermidine, proper nutrition, and baseline lifestyle habits influence cellular repair, resilience, and biological aging. Leslie Kenny is the founder of Oxford Healthspan, a company focused on translating longevity science into practical health solutions. She is a longevity researcher with expertise in cellular aging, autophagy, and immune system modulation. Her career includes work in finance and policy before a personal medical crisis led her to transition into health science. She specializes in spermidine research and its role in activating autophagy and influencing the hallmarks of aging. She is co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, a nonprofit dedicated to education in healthy aging. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction 02:00 – Reframing aging as a modifiable biological process 03:50 – Leslie Kenny's autoimmune diagnosis and turning point 10:50 – Limitations of modern healthcare and the need for prevention 14:50 – What autophagy is and why it matters for longevity 17:00 – Spermidine and its role in cellular renewal pathways 21:30 – Nutrition, mushrooms, and dietary sources of spermidine 24:30 – Hallmarks of aging and systemic cellular decline 31:00 – Development of Primadine and supplement formulation science 37:00 – Practical strategies: fasting, diet, and supplementation 41:30 – Key takeaways on influencing biological agin Connect with Leslie Kenny https://oxfordhealthspan.com Instagram: @lesliesnewprime @oxfordhealthspan @oxfordlongevityproject To try Primadine Spermidine Supplement:Code: GOLY15 Link: https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/GOLY15 Please note that Dr. Lockitch retired from medical practice and does not diagnose, prescribe for or treat any medical conditions. Before ordering any product discussed in these podcasts, consult your health care practitioner. Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at https://www.askdrgill.com/ or email: askdrgill@gmail.com Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show. Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyoungercommunity Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants 2026
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FB 032 Dr. Tracey Gendron: Ageism Unmasked: Ending Age Bias
2w ago00:33:43Tap to summarizeFlashback Friday - Episode 32 dates from Dec 2021 but ageism is still a hot topic in 2026 "Too old at 72? Careful. Ageism is out. We'll have the law on you! (Melvyn Bragg)" Hubris? I avoid 'isms' but I open this conversation with an anecdote of the first overt instance of ageism that I personally encountered, just before recording this podcast. Today's guest explores the structural ways we tolerate and promote behaviors toward people based solely on their age and how cultural norms and prejudices unconsciously shape our treatment of others and expectations about our own aging. We talk about what ageism, ableism and successful aging means and how these concepts affect both societal attitudes but also our own perceptions of ourselves extending into every factet of life including technology. Learn more about Dr. Gendron's work at www.traceygendron.com Her book: Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. Dr. Gillian Lockitch To learn how you can decelerate your aging trajectory, stay vibrant and vigorous, or start your own online business in wellness and anti-aging, book a call with me by email at askdrgill@gmail.com Order your personal copy of Growing Older Living Younger, the Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at www.gillianlockitch.com
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271 Can Plasma Exchange Slow Aging? What the Circulate Trial Reveals with Dr. Brad Younggren
3w ago00:39:10Tap to summarizeWhat if aging is not only driven by what happens inside our cells, but also by factors circulating in our blood? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch talks with Brad Younggren to explore the emerging science behind therapeutic plasma exchange and its potential to influence inflammation, biological aging, and chronic disease. Drawing on human clinical trial data, including the Circulate Trial, he explains how removing pro-aging factors from plasma may impact biomarkers, biological age, and overall healthspan. This conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of longevity medicine while reinforcing the importance of foundational lifestyle strategies for aging youthfully. Dr. Brad Younggren is the CEO and co-founder of Circulate Health, a company focused on advancing human healthspan through innovative therapies. He is a board-certified emergency physician and former U.S. Army combat physician, where he was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Medical Badge. Dr. Younggren has held multiple leadership roles at the forefront of healthcare innovation, including President and Chief Medical Officer at 98.6, where he helped develop AI-powered primary care solutions. His career spans digital health, medical devices, and global healthcare delivery. Today, he leads research into therapeutic plasma exchange and its potential role in longevity science and chronic disease. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome and introduction 02:30 – Aging beyond the cell: circulating factors in the bloodstream and their role in inflammation and disease 05:00 – Dr. Younggren's journey from emergency medicine to healthcare innovation and longevity science 09:00 – The evolution of digital health and smartphone-based diagnostics 12:00 – What is therapeutic plasma exchange and how it has been used in medicine for decades 15:45 – The Circulate Trial explained: study design, treatment groups, and control methodology 18:30 – Measuring outcomes: biomarkers, cognitive testing, grip strength, and biological clocks 21:00 – Key findings: biological age reduction and changes in proteomic markers 24:30 – Translating complex science into practical biomarkers patients can track 26:30 – Applications beyond longevity: chronic disease, Alzheimer's research, and long COVID 30:30 – Microplastics and plasma exchange: emerging research and early findings 33:00 – Evaluating longevity therapies: why human data matters 35:30 – Foundational health habits versus advanced interventions 36:50 – Wrap-up and key takeaways Connect with Dr. Brad Younggren Circulate Health: https://www.circulate.health Circulate Trial publication (Aging Cell journal) Information on plasma exchange and ongoing research initiatives Call to Action: Find Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably (North America) or on Kindle Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show. Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at https://www.askdrgill.com/ or email: askdrgill@gmail.com Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants. 2026
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FB 008 Dr. Harley Rotbart : 7 Keys to Life With No Regrets
3w ago00:32:51Tap to summarizeFLASHBACK FRIDAY EPISODE 008 May 2021 'A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.' (John Barrymore) 'Miracles are objects and events in nature and in our lives, that cannot be fully explained or recreated' (Dr. Harley Rotbart) Dr. Harley Rotbart is the author of "No Regrets Living: 7 keys to a life of Wonder and Contentment", is an infectious disease specialist, Professor and Vice-Chair Emeritus of Paediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Having over 175 medical and scientific publications, his career is deeply rooted in science. Yet his experiences as a physician at Children's Hospital Colorado, taught him to believe in miracles, and that there are things beyond our ability to know. His 7 Keys to a life of content encompass belief in a power greater than ourselves, discovering the messiah within each of us, healing evil whether within ourselves or in the world around us, appreciating and giving thanks, accepting things we regret by putting them into the context in which they occurred, seeking purpose and also self-forgiveness and finally growing, by looking back and seeing how far we have come and knowing there is growth still to come. Dr. Rotbart suggests that we have to discover miracles around us in order to appreciate the non-miraculous moments in our lives, that is, discover the magnificence around us. Live like you are dying and don't put off important things to the future. Accept that there is something greater than us, whatever your unique belief may be, and be humbled by knowing there are some things that are out of our control. Connect with Doctor Rotbart at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/harleyrotbart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harleyrotbartmd/ Website: https://www.harleyrobart.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harley-rotbart-m-d-4817a66/ Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch to learn how you can decelerate your aging trajectory, stay vibrant and vigorous, or start your own online business in wellness and anti-aging:Email: askdrgill@gmail.com Website. https://www.askdrgill.comEmail me to book a complimentary Living Younger Call Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at www.gillianlockitch.com
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270 The Hidden Driver of Aging: How Self-Talk Shapes Your Healthspan with Anne Poirier
4w ago00:37:09Tap to summarizeWhat if the most powerful determinant of how you age is not your biology, but your inner dialogue? In this episode, Anne Poirier explores how self-talk shapes emotional wellbeing, behavior, and ultimately healthspan. Negative inner dialogue can reinforce stress, limit confidence, and influence lifestyle choices that impact aging. Drawing from her lived experience and three decades of professional work, Anne explains how shifting from self-criticism to self-compassion can transform both mental and physical health. Listeners will learn practical strategies to reframe their inner voice, adopt body neutrality, and support healthier, more empowered aging. Anne Poirier is a nationally recognized body image expert and founder of Shaping Perspectives. She is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor, self-talk trainer, and eating disorder specialist with a degree in Exercise Science. She is the author of The Body Joyful, Not a Fat Annie, and The Body Neutrality Playbook. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction04:30 – The role of self-talk in shaping behavior and identity 05:06 – Anne's early experiences with body image and eating disorder 10:32 – How childhood messaging and environment shape self-talk 16:39 – Body neutrality vs body positivity explained 18:37 – The "body bully" and transforming inner criticism 23:02 – Steps to heal your relationship with your body 25:16 – How self-talk impacts physical health and aging 30:03 – Overview of Anne's books and frameworks 32:41 – One simple daily practice to shift self-talk 34:45 – Wrap-up and key takeaways Where to connect with Anne Poirier https://shapingperspectives.com LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/annepoirier11 Free gift: Body Confidence Unlocked https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/ Call to Action Download: Holistic strategies to Build Back a Better Body Schedule a complimentary introductory call or video call Contact Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Find Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably (North America only) or on Kindle Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.
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FB 019 Esra Ogut: Money Does Grow On Trees- The Myths We Create and Live By
4w ago00:33:07Tap to summarizeFlashback Friday: 'What creates our reality is not really the action we're taking. But the being state that stands behind the action.' (Esra B. Ogut) One of the seven key pillars of the Growing Older Living Younger roadmap to aging youthfully, is comprised of the 3 attributes Mindset, Mindfulness and Mindkeep. Earlier episodes of this podcast have focused on beliefs, behaviors and consequences, resilience and healing from trauma, living with purpose, and keeping your cognitive functions sharp. Today we talk about transformation. How the myths we create through our life experiences can hold us back, or help us achieve what we desire, and how we can transform limiting beliefs into a force for positive growth. Esra Ogut is a transformational coach, yoga teacher, and author of a new book. Money Does Grow on Trees: The Myths We Create and Live By. Transforming her own mythology, took her from working as a shoe salesgirl to living a millionaire life. With her husband, Ike, they run a certification program in transformational coaching. Her key takeaway is the suggestion to do this simple exercise every day, Be grateful and express your gratitude in 10-15 sentences for 2 to 3 different subjects that are already present in your life. Speak this and be grateful, until you sense a change of state within you; until you start feeling different, until you feel your frequency rise. Then move on to start being grateful for things that you would want to happen in your life as if they have already happened. That's a very, very big tool of manifestation. Connect with Esra: www.ikeandesranow.com Hello@ikeandesranow.com Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch to learn how you can decelerate your aging trajectory, stay vibrant and vigorous, or start your own online business in wellness and anti-aging: https://linktr.ee/askdrgill Email: askdrgill@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary Living Younger Discovery Call by emailing Dr. Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at www.gillianlockitch.com - North America only
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269 The Healing Power of Play: Rebuiling Life After Loss at Any Age
May 2500:33:06Tap to summarizeWhat if one of the most powerful tools for aging youthfully isn't found in a supplement, a diet, or even an exercise routine—but in how you think, play, and respond to life's most difficult moments? In this deeply moving and insightful conversation, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Kym Coco, who shares how profound loss became the catalyst for transformation, resilience, and renewed purpose. Drawing on her background in sports kinesiology, emotional awareness, and performance coaching, Kym reveals how mindset, movement, and intentional play can help rewire emotional responses and restore vitality. Listeners will discover how grief can become a gateway to growth, how simple shifts in self-talk can transform your inner critic into a supportive coach, and how engaging fully in the present moment—through activities like golf or dance—can restore joy, clarity, and resilience at any age. This episode offers both science-informed insight and practical tools to help you take control of how you age—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction Overview of the episode theme: healing through play, mindset, and emotional resilience 02:30 – Kym Coco's story and the origin of Miracle on the Mountainside A powerful journey through trauma, recovery, and conscious healing 05:00 – Life-changing accident and mindset transformation How surrender, belief, and active participation in healing shaped a new path 08:30 – Mind, body, and emotions as interconnected systems How sensory input, beliefs, and emotional states influence physiology and decision-making 11:30 – Golf as a tool for healing and rebuilding life Using structure, presence, and play to move through grief and uncertainty 14:30 – Dr. Gillian's personal story of dance and renewal From loss to ballroom dancing and rediscovering joy and purpose 20:00 – Creating new pathways: the "100 golf courses" vision Using challenge, novelty, and environment to rebuild identity and resilience 23:00 – The power of symbolic reminders: the "rock ritual" Simple daily practices to reinforce agency, intention, and emotional choice 25:00 – Communication, emotional triggers, and conscious response Tools to create space between reaction and response for better relationships 27:00 – Transforming the inner critic into a supportive coach Practical strategies to shift self-talk and build resilience 29:00 – Daily practice for emotional resilience and vitality Morning awareness, reframing thoughts, and integrating body and mind 30:50 – Key takeaways and closing reflections Choosing joy, presence, and purposeful aging Connect with Kym Coco https://swagtail.com/ Book: Miracle on the Mountainside https://swagtail.com/podcastbonus/ Call to Action Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at https://www.askdrgill.com/ or email: askdrgill@gmail.com Download Holistic Strategies to Build Back a Better Body 2026 Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show. Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Download Holistic Strategies to Build Back a Better Body 2026
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103 David Cravit and Larry Wolf. Default-Ager or Super-Ager. Which are You?
May 2200:53:48Tap to summarizeFlashBack Friday THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on super aging - how to help transform longer lifespan into longer healthspan via 7 A Pillars of longevity. Today's Featured Experts are David Cravit and Larry Wolf, co-authors of " SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old - A Boomers Guide to living well after 65.We discuss the 7 A's of the Pillars of Superaging, how default aging has been the - well- default, for past generations and continues to be for many today. And how social, cultural, political, and economic forces oppose living younger longer.Episode Timeline0:11 Introduction to SuperAging4:04 How did the idea for the book come about?8:19 Defining default-aging and super-aging, and the forces underlying them14:11 The 7 A Pillars of Super Aging.20:10 Attitude and awareness: the two core pillars27:47 Pillars 3 to 7 of SuperAging (Accomplishment, Achievement, Autonomy, Attachment, Avoidance)30:50 Social, cultural, political, and economic drivers that oppose super aging.33:34 Insidious issues about superaging: ageism, economic fears38:50 An independent individual needs to take responsibility for their own lives.45:57 How to make sense of the tsunami of information and misinformation flooding our media platforms50: 53 Larry and David's takeaways from today's episode. Speaker Bios: David Cravit earned his BA in Political Science and Economics from the University of Toronto. He is author of two previous books on the subject of aging. The New Old," which described how the Baby Boomers are reinventing aging, and "Beyond Age Rage," which examined the so-called "war of the generations" . David is an executive at ZoomerMedia, the only media company in Canada specializing in covering the "older" market. He is also a member of the Board of C.A.R.P., the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, the largest and most influential association advocating for the rights and interests of Canadians as they age.Larry Wolf has a BA in Psychology from Cornell University, and an MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Larry is the founder of the Wolf Group, an international marketing communications agency with over 300 employees in seven cities throughout North America. Larry has served on a number of boards, including the National Advertising Review Board, the Huntsman program in international studies at the University of Pennsylvania, the Eye Research Institute of Canada, and has chaired the Canadian Glaucoma Research Society. His special expertise is in identifying trends and understanding how to capitalize on them. Learn more about the work of David Cravit and Larry Wolf here.Link to the book SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old, https://superaging.info/about-3/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcravit/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-wolf-15a18a10/ Io get your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably click here Email: Dr. Gill at askdrgill@gmail.com And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review the show.
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268 Prevent Macular Degeneration and Cognitive Decline: How Essential Carotenoids Protect Your Brain and Vision with Prof. John Nolan
May 1800:40:13Tap to summarizeWhat if essential carotenoid antioxidants you consume today, could protect your vision and cognitive functions now and in the future? In this episode, Professor John Nolan explains how specific carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin play a critical role in protecting the retina and brain from oxidative stress, a key driver of damage and age-related decline. As a leading researcher in ocular and brain nutrition, he shares ground- breaking insights from clinical trials showing how targeted supplementation can improve visual function and support cognitive performance. Listeners will learn why prevention must begin early, how to identify effective nutritional strategies, and how to take control of long-term eye and brain health to extend their healthspan.Professor John Nolan is a full professor at South East Technological University in Waterford, Ireland, where he holds the Howard Chair in Human Nutrition. He is a nutritional biochemist specializing in the role of carotenoids in vision and cognitive health. As Director of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland he has led major international clinical trials, including the CREST studies, published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, and is founder and chair of the International Brain and Ocular Nutrition Conference. His research focuses on targeted nutrition to prevent and manage age-related diseases such as macular degeneration and Alzheimer's disease, advancing evidence-based nutritional strategies to support lifelong eye and brain health. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction 04:25 – Origins of carotenoid research and macular degeneration Early work identifying nutrition as a key modifiable risk factor 09:30 – What carotenoids are and why they matter Role as antioxidants and "internal sunscreen" for the eye 13:55 – Can macular degeneration be reversed or improved Distinguishing regeneration, slowing progression, and functional improvement 17:30 – Brain and eye connection How nutrition may reactivate neural pathways and support cognition 20:27 – Challenging the current medical model Why prevention must replace late-stage intervention 25:16 – The importance of meso-zeaxanthin Why some individuals cannot convert nutrients effectively 28:37 – Supplement quality and evidence-based formulations Risks of unregulated supplements and importance of clinical validation 32:18 – Nutrition, lifestyle, and informed decision-making Why education and professional guidance are essential 33:21 – Starting early for lifelong protection "From the cradle to the dance floor" approach to nutrition 35:55 – Declining nutrient density in modern food Why diet alone may no longer be sufficient 37:18 – Wrap-up and key takeaways Connect with the research of Prof John Nolan https://profjohnnolan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profjohnnolan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmnolan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profjohnnolan/ Upcoming Vision for Vision documentary (watch the trailer ) Calls to Action : Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at https://www.askdrgill.com/ or email: askdrgill@gmail.com for a personal consult Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants 2026 Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.
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