We’re back with a Science You Can Use episode. Why? Because science is always evolving, and with it comes new research, regulations, and insights that shape the way we eat, move, and care for our health. In this special episode of 1,000 Waking Minutes, Dr. Wendy Bazilian breaks down three timely studies and what they mean for your daily life:

• A trio of behaviors that work together to slow biological aging and reduce disease risk.
• What the FDA’s new ‘healthy’ food label really means.
• How polyphenols—or ‘fighter nutrients’—may help protect brain health and support memory.

We’ll look at the science, the practical takeaways, and how to bring it all into your 1,000 waking minutes.

From the Episode

“This powerful trio works together to help slow biological aging and lower disease risk. Think of these as like the longevity dream team.”

We Discuss:

 (1:47) Introduction: Why science updates matter and what’s on today’s agenda

(4:13) Approaches to longevity:  What the latest research says about a trio of nutrients and lifestyle behaviors 

(10:33) The FDA’s new definition of “healthy” for food labels—what’s changed and why it matters

(18:41) Polyphenols and brain health—how these “fighter nutrients” support cognition

(27:02) Practical takeaways and how to use this research in daily life

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HEALTH DISCLAIMER:

The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered individual medical or health advice. Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or medical treatment.

REFERENCES:

Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Gängler, S., Wieczorek, M. et al. (2025). Individual and additive effects of vitamin D, omega-3 and exercise on DNA methylation clocks of biological aging in older adults from the DO-HEALTH trial. Nature Aging. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43587-024-00793-y

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2024). FDA finalizes updated “healthy” nutrient content claim. FDA News Release. https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-finalizes-updated-healthy-nutrient-content-claim

Carrillo, J. Á., Arcusa, R., Xandri-Martínez, R., Cerdá, B., Zafrilla, P., & Marhuenda, J. (2025). Impact of polyphenol-rich nutraceuticals on cognitive function and neuroprotective biomarkers: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Nutrients, 17(4), 601. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17040601