158: Longevity Decoded: The 7 Keys to Healthy Aging by Dr. Stephen Schimpff, University of Maryland

Jason Hartman talks with Dr. Stephen Schimpff, former Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Medical Center and current professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine where he teaches residents and fellows in oncology and infectious diseases and is a former professor of public policy at the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Schiff wrote the book Longevity Decoded: The 7 Keys to Healthy Aging and talks with Jason about what the keys are and how we can keep them sharp and utilize them to live our best life. Key Takeaways: [1:36] Every year, in every organ, we lose about 1% of function [3:40] The list of 7 Keys to Healthy Aging [8:41] The recommended amount of added sugar that Americans should be eating [11:20] Why our balance deteriorates as we get older and how we can fix it [14:40] Ways you can find out if you have inflammation [18:57] How much sleep do you need? Website: Longevity Decoded: The 7 Keys to Healthy Aging