How do you build cognitive resilience? As we age, life presents an ongoing series of challenges, from physical setbacks to cognitive shifts. In this episode of The Resilience Factor, we sit down with Dr. Christie Chen - a geriatrician, internist, and assistant professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic - to reframe how we look at longevity. Instead of focusing solely on extending the number of years we live, Dr. Chen shares why the real mission is expanding our health span so we can age with true independence, vitality, and grace.
What You’ll Learn:
The critical distinction between lifespan and health span that alters how we approach growing older.
The surprising way daily conversation helps uncover hidden signs of systemic neglect in the clinic.
A specific bodily process that acts as the ultimate reset button for brain healing and memory retention.
The five foundational elements of human vitality that dictate our ability to bounce back from hardship.
How addressing persistent physical discomfort can directly prevent the cognitive and physical decline often mistaken for normal aging.
Guest Resources:
Instagram: @grey.edelweiss
Tiktok: @grey.collective
Podcast: Aging Forward hosted by Dr. Christie Chen
Website: https://www.thehopetech.com/about-us
Host Resources:
Instagram: @dr.pamelamehta
Tiktok: @dr.pamelamehta
Youtube Channel: Pamela Mehta MD
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