9 Signs You're Aging Too Fast & How to Reverse Them

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

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🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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We’ve been told aging is inevitable, but what if you could slow it down? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe unpacks the latest science on how lifestyle, not just genetics, shapes how long (and how well) we live. From Blue Zones eating habits to ancient herbal wisdom, you’ll learn practical, research-backed steps to protect your body at the cellular level, boost energy, and add healthy years to your life. In this episode, you’ll discover: The 9 “hallmarks of aging” and how to address each one naturally What Blue Zone cultures eat (and do) to live past 100 Herbs and supplements that help fight inflammation, protect mitochondria, and support longevity The role of gut health in slowing aging Simple daily habits that can add years to your life—without extreme diets or workouts #longevityhacks #agingwell #healthyhabits #wellnesstips #antiinflammatory #superfoods #nutritionalhealing #healthylivingtips #wellnesslifestyle #drjoshaxe __________ Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8786073/ https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ https://www.americashealthrankings.org/learn/reports/2016-annual-report/comparison-with-other-nations https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/americans-no-matter-state-they-live-die-younger-people-many-other-countries https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6125071/ https://path-of-dao-qigong.ch/en/jing-qi-shen/ https://threetreasurestcm.com/jing-qi-shen/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3836174/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867422013770 https://www.healthylongevity.clinic/blog/nine-hallmarks-of-aging https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202409/pickleball-could-extend-your-life https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7523898/ https://time.com/4585396/sports-live-longer-exercise/ https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/10/812 https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(18)32010-5/abstract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35599175/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10389-024-02192-4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30193744/ https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/5/333 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9036399/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11800443/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9228580/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51156926_Coenzyme_Q10_and_Statin-Induced_Mitochondrial_Dysfunction https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221018220538.htm https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/to_live_longer_find_your_purpose_in_life https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/8/7422 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63168-4 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10373883/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9665958/ https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(18)30313-6/fulltext https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/tobacco_related_mortality/index.htm ------ Ads: At mybloodwork.com, you can uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism. You’ll also get a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor to help you take action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:16.8	expectancy depends as much on where you're born as who you are.
0:21.2	For instance, Japan boasts an average lifespan exceeding 85 years, while certain U.S. states like
0:27.9	West Virginia and Mississippi are closer to 74 to 75 years old.
0:32.4	That is a decade less, and it's not just 10 years less of life.
0:37.3	It's also quality of life. And even within the
0:40.5	U.S., blue zone regions like certain areas of California, Minnesota, Hawaiian, Utah, often rank at
0:46.8	the top with lives averaging 81 years. Listen, here's a reality. This isn't random. There is something
0:53.5	that the people of Japan are doing.
0:55.4	It's very specific. Whereas in states like West Virginia and Mississippi, they are not doing certain things.
1:01.8	And on today's episode, I'm going through how to extend your lifespan, add years to your life. But here's the other kicker.
1:09.7	Add life to your years. And if you're a
1:12.4	person who doesn't want to be in your 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, and being feeble, in being,
1:19.4	you know, having no energy, being sick all the time, then this is the episode for you. I'm going to
1:25.2	go through how you can truly thrive and be healthy
1:27.6	like my parents are. In fact, I've got a my mom who's 73, my dad who's 75, they're still water skiing.
1:33.8	They can go out and run if they want. Now, they typically don't run, run. They run a little bit and walk a little bit.
1:39.5	But overall, they're bringing their grandkids to Disney World. My dad's playing basketball and soccer.
1:44.0	They are very fit and very healthy in their mid-70s. all, they're bringing their grandkids to Disney world. My dad's playing basketball and soccer.
1:50.9	They are very fit and very healthy in their mid-70s. And I had a grandfather who is 96 years old worked up until the day he died. And so if you're a person wanting to know, hey, what should
1:56.1	you eat? What supplements should you take? What biohacks should you do?
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