88 – Longer health and life spans, overweight explanations

(duration 22:16) In this show we discuss our experience at an LAfuturists meeting, where Aubrey de Grey gave a presentation on strategies for engineering negligible senescence and the necessary steps to achieving longevity escape velocity. Basically, much more funding of research is needed. Then, we also cover a pretty thorough article in the msm about why Americans are overweight. Excess carbs, especially in the forms of sugar/corn syrup and grain/flour-based products, are the main culprit. Will power only works for so long, so the key is to make lasting mental and lifestyle changes. We invite you to join our FB fan page: http://facebook.com/healthymindfitbody Click here to get your free audio download of the 3 Pillars Of Achieving Your Perfect Weight Using The Mind/Body Connection, as well as our succinct newsletter. Items mentioned in this episode: http://www.kurzweilai.net/investing-in-the-fountain-of-youth http://www.sens.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rejuvenation_(aging)#Strategies_for_Engineered_Negligible_Senescence_.28SENS.29 Why we’re fat, Part 1: Simple question with many complex answers by Marni Jameson http://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/os-why-americans-are-fat-food-20111231,0,1020993.story The low-calorie will power program? http://www.aetv.com/heavy/weight-loss-bios/chad.jsp http://www.aetv.com/heavy/weight-loss-bios/ashley.jsp Thanks for your review on iTunes!