Cellular Aging: Why Your Body May Be Aging Faster Than You Think | Dr. Will Cole

Cellular aging may be happening faster than your chronological age suggests—and in this episode, Dr. Will Cole explains what can accelerate it, what mitochondrial dysfunction can actually feel like, and what may help protect your healthspan; view the full show notes at https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/cellular-aging/. We break down the science of biological age, organ aging, inflammation, metabolic health, circadian rhythms, nutrition, movement, and practical longevity strategies you can actually use.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s may be experiencing accelerated cellular aging

How your heart, brain, kidneys, and other organs can age at different rates

Why brain fog, fatigue, feeling wired-but-tired, and anxiety with exhaustion may be clues worth paying attention to

How inflammation and “cellular confusion” may affect mitochondrial function and aging

Which metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory markers Dr. Cole considers clinically meaningful

How environmental toxins, microplastics, PFAS, stress, trauma, food, and artificial light may influence cellular health

The surprising conversation around nature, bird song, spirituality, community, and longevity

Why light exposure can disrupt more than sleep—your organs have their own cellular clocks

Why fatigue in women, including women with endometriosis, deserves to be taken seriously

How fasting, green tea, polyphenols, and meal timing fit into the longevity conversation