Why do some people succumb to health crises in their 50s or 60s, while others remain athletic and strong well into their 80s? You might assume that genetics play the largest role in life expectancy and health outcomes, and that your health is primarily a roll of the dice. Truthfully,
the totality of the science shows that epigenetics (which literally means “above genetics”) is the ultimate factor that determines gene expression, disease and mortality.

How well (or poorly) a person ages is largely dependent upon the decisions that person makes each day. We’re not talking in general terms, such as whether someone exercises or not. Rather, it’s the deep specifics that make the difference between healthy and active at age 90 vs chronic illness at 65. Every joint, muscle, bone and energy system needs a specific degree of nourishment and activity in order to prevent disease. The growing science of longevity and healthy aging has illustrated that retirement doesn’t have to lead to less mobility or a significant increase in disease. In fact, clients of Dr Val’s thrive in retirement, and see steady increases in all aspects of their health metrics. This is no ordinary senior exercise program.