How Dr. Mark Hyman Rolled Back His Biological Age

Dr. Mark Hyman doesn’t act his age — the 63-year old longevity expert said his “biological age” (based on markers of cellular health) is 43, thanks to years of honing his personal routine.

While tests to determine biological age can be controversial, there’s good evidence that lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, and stress management can add healthy years to your life.

And Hyman isn’t against aging — he just wants us all to do it better. He said it’s a common misconception that getting old automatically comes with health problems like achy joints, foggy thinking, and chronic illness.

“People don’t realize those problems occur with things that we can change, that are reversible. It’s a treatable condition, as opposed to an inevitable decline,” Hyman told Insider.

His new book “Young Forever” breaks down the science of healthy aging, with tips for habits to extend not just your lifespan but your “health span.”

He said longevity strategies like good nutrition and exercise are key for not just a long life, but a better quality of life, and his healthy routine helps stave off longer-term problems while keeping him in peak shape right now.

“Something to make things better decades down the road is kind of a hard sell. You’re not just adding years to your life, you’re adding life to your years,” Hyman said.

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