Ready to unlock the secrets of a long, vibrant life? Nobel laureate Mario R. Capecchi14winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine14just dropped 4️⃣ simple tips to supercharge your lifespan and well-being!
1. Eat Smart 🍎
Capecchi says diet is 🔑. Focus on whole foodsthink colourful fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Avoid processed junk and sugar spikes. A balanced plate keeps your body and brain fueled for the long run.
2. Move Your Body 🏃♀️
Your brain thrives on oxygen delivered by active musclesnot just the air you breathe! Whether its a brisk walk around your hood, a cycling sesh like Capecchis at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, or a quick HIIT routine, get that blood pumping.
3. Stay Positive ✨
Attitude matters. A sunny outlook can boost resilience and stress-handling. Capecchi, now 88, jogs regularly and credits his mindset for helping him keep pace with folks decades younger.
4. Find Your Purpose 🎯
Having a goal or passion keeps you motivated. Capecchi advises revisiting your interests year by yeareven decade by decadeand switching gears if something no longer fulfills you. Change is healthy!
Born in Italy in 1937, Professor Capecchi pioneered gene targeting and created "knockout mice," transforming research on genetic disorders and cancer. Now a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and a distinguished professor at the University of Utah, hes proving that science and lifestyle go hand in hand for longevity.
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