Ep #67: Longevity Tips From Centenarians with Dr. Thomas Perls

Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher and Educator, interviews Dr. Thomas Perls, Founder and director of the New England Centenarian Study, the largest study of centenarians and their families in the world.1:07 Introduction to Dr. Perls and the longevity connection to women having babies in their 40s4:00 Dr. Perls shares some of his research on centenarians. 85% of centenarians are women. He studies how they escape agin related diseases and their subjects are as old as 112.6:00 The reasons they are able to live so long in a disease-free way.10:15 Red meat and cardiovascular disease and the complexity of the relationship with iron and menopause.22:10 The symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and fatigue and other things like thyroid health to keep in mind and the tests to ask your doctor for.30:19 The importance of protein and other sources32:00 Genetics and menopause, child-bearing, and longevity44:10 Cognitive health and life expectancy and how it relates to women, longevity and dementia or Alzheimer's disease50:50 Tips for brain health 54:51 The one thing he has incorporated into his life from what he has learnedInterview with Dr. Jonny Bowden about CholesterolTest Your Genetics with the DNA CompanyGenomics: Why You Need Genetic Testing in Perimenopause and Menopause: Part 1Genomics: The Important Role Detox Genes Play For Inflammation, Menopause and Women's Health: Part 2Genomics: A Must Take DNA Test for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause: Part 3Morphus supplements for sleepThymoQuinCentenarian Studies at Boston UniversityLivingto100.comLongevity calculatorInterview with Dr. Christy SuttonVisit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing, and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.Are you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ====== 🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/3NwqWDc ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/3DJFkH0 ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | httpsSend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.