Peak Human Labs Podcast

Secrets of Aging: Dr. Raghav Sehgal Reveals Breakthroughs in Epigenetic Clocks and Systems Age

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Sinopsis

Join Dr. Sanjeev Goel in an interview with Dr. Raghav Sehgal, a PhD student at Yale and expert in epigenetic clocks. Discover how Dr. Sehgal's research sheds light on aging, from predicting chronological age to understanding the pace of aging and mortality risk. Learn about the concept of "systems age" and how different organs age at varying rates, impacting disease prevalence. Explore the potential for personalized treatments based on these findings. Dr. Sehgal also discusses the impact of lifestyle factors like diet and exercise on reversing epigenetic aging, offering practical insights for a healthier, more youthful life.   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Background and Entry into Epigenetic Clocks 09:03 - History of Epigenetic Clocks 17:00 - Systems Age: Measuring Aging in 11 Organs 19:02 - Importance and Significance of Systems Age 20:04 Aging Clusters 22:26 Cardiovascular Disease Clusters 24:56 Impact of Alcohol on Aging 27:52 Reversibility of Epigenetic Clocks 30:11 Impact of Diet on