Can I out-run what I eat? Does my food really influence how fat I am? Finally, we ask the question we think about everytime we look in the mirror: What makes us fat? Thanks to Gary Brecka, a renowed human biologist and expert in the science of human performance, we have an answer for today. Beware, you will have some self-evaluating on what you eat and from what sources after we answer today's question: What makes us fat?

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Source: What Makes Us Fat? with Gary Brecka founder of The Ultimate Human.

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Does winning an Oscan make you live longer? Does having a deep voice and famous films keep you stronger? Actor, Morgan Freeman has both but his tip for longevity includes neither of those skills. What would you like to be doing when you're 88 years of age? In today's episode we learn what Morgan Freeman would want to be doing as long as he is living. Keep getting up in the morning, keep moving.

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Source: 88-year-old Morgan Freeman shares the secrets to his long life and 60-year career: 'Keep getting up in the morning, keep moving.

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Exercise plus processed food equals failure. On this special "journal entry" I share with you a special challenge to self when it comes to eating and exercise. Together, they are like a marrige and must have a harmony of health goals to effectively give long-term results.

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Food is medicine and medicine is food. What's in your diet that could be a high risk of limiting your longevity? On this weekend edition we review an article that gives a list of nine food you should avoid with alternative options instead. Your heart needs you to work on its behalf. What can you do daily to promote healthier heart health? Start by avoiding these nine foods and begin to find smarter and healthier replacements.

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Sources: Cardiologist: 9 American Food You Cound't Pay Me To Eat — After 20 Years of Treating Heart Attacks from CNBC, October 10, 2025

What can we learn from other cultures and countries? The Blue Zones are home to the longest-living people. Studies have revealed some of their daily habits. In this weekend edition we discuss them: 1. Move naturally. 2. Pause more often. 3. Be mindful of eating habits. 4. Prioritize social bonds. What tweak to your daily routines can you make to integrate these habits to promote longevity and better health?

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Sources: Blus Zones are home to the longest-living people - 4 easy ways to add their daily habits to your routine from CNBC, August 26, 2024

Welcome to the weekend edition where we open the pages of print and books to discover how we can live long. Loneliness and social disconnection are becoming increasingly common, affecting our communities and our personal health. Learn how loneliness hurts us and how we can help ourselves by increasing our self-care and stepping out to spend time with others.

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Loneliness Leads to a Myriad of Health Problems by Zena le Roux from The Epoch Times, Oct. 15-21, 2025

Welcome to the weekend edition and enjoy this special review of an article titled: "Live Better with Six Pillars of Health by Sean Captain" as seen in Wealth Magazine. What is in proximity of you for food? Make it a priority to put in your mouth what is a priority for your body.

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Mentioned in this podcast episode:

Article: Discover The Six Pillars Of Health: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Risk, Social Connection from Wealth Magazine.

Book: How To Live by Derek Sivers.

Welcome to Voice of Longevity with Tim DeTellis. This podcast is dedicated to those who want to live long, laugh loud and love life!

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