People want a longer lifespan. But it’s also important to focus on health span. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Uche Odiatu, one of ACT’s favorite health and wellness gurus, to share four keys to longevity that will help you live better, not just longer. To learn how you can sync up your health span to your lifespan, listen to Episode 966 of The Best Practices Show!

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• Email Dr. Odiatu for his workout: odiatudmd@gmail.com 
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• Learn more on Dr. Odiatu’s website: http://www.druche.com

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Episode Resources:

• Watch the video version of Episode 966: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
• Read The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-body-keeps-the-score-brain-mind-and-body-in-the-healing-of-trauma-bessel-van-der-kolk-m-d/9e63236863805513?ean=9780143127741&next=t
• Read Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD: https://bookshop.org/p/books/why-we-sleep-unlocking-the-power-of-sleep-and-dreams-matthew-walker-phd/24217e9bcd5aeb1c?ean=9781501144325&next=t
• Read The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-mind-gut-connection-how-the-hidden-conversation-within-our-bodies-impacts-our-mood-our-choices-and-our-overall-health-emeran-mayer/d71c6bafe6b31318?ean=9780062376589&next=t
• Read Lifespan by David A. Sinclair, PhD: https://bookshop.org/p/books/lifespan-why-we-age-and-why-we-don-t-have-to-matthew-d-laplante/31d9af73d9dfc2d4?ean=9781501191978&next=t

Main Takeaways:

• Consistency is key to longevity. Slow and steady wins the race.
• Become a master of sleep. Good sleep increases longevity.
• Stress impacts life expectancy. Learn how to manage it.
• Supplements can be important, but more isn't better.
• Food is fuel. Tone down junk food consumption.
• Sitting is a killer. Move as often as possible.
• Stay curious and keep your mind active.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:50 Longevity, lifespan, and health span, explained.

3:24 Why some countries have a longer lifespan.

5:36 Why life expectancy has decreased.

10:11 Is there a magic bullet for longevity?

13:54 The importance of consistency.

21:54 Become a sleep master.

25:34 Manage your stress.

28:34 More isn't better with supplements.

32:16 Final thoughts.

35:27 More about Dr. Odiatu and how to get in touch.

Dr. Uche Odiatu Bio:

Dr. Uche Odiatu has a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine). He is a professional member of the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), a Certified Personal Trainer (National Strength & Conditioning Association) NSCA, and the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals (canfitpro). He is the co-author of The Miracle of Health (c) 2009 John Wiley (hardcover) & (c) 2015 Harper Collins, and has lectured in Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, the UK, and Europe. He is an invited guest on over 400 TV and radio shows, from ABC 20/20, Canada CTV AM, Breakfast TV, to Magic Sunday Drum FM in Texas. This high-energy healthcare professional has done over 450 lectures in seven countries over the last 15 years.