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45-year-old longevity researcher: How I keep my body and brain healthy—it's what 'your grandmother probably told you to do'
Jamie Justice's research focus is how to "prevent or delay the onset of functional declines, disability or chronic diseases" as people age, she says.
TL;DR
- Jamie Justice, a longevity researcher and executive vice president at XPrize Foundation, studies how to delay age-related functional declines.
- Her personal health practices include daily exercise (running, weightlifting), meditation, and participation in a community support group.
- Justice advocates for social fitness through intentional relationships and giving back, inspired by personal loss.
- Her diet is vegetarian, focusing on whole foods, with attention to protein, calcium, and vitamin D intake.
- She advises caution regarding longevity biotechnology due to potential risks of unproven treatments and hype.
- Justice stays mentally sharp through reading science fiction and non-fiction, listening to challenging podcasts, and engaging in creative activities.