# Avoid these 5 Things That Drive Disease & Speed Up Aging

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Podcast: [The Dr. London Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-london-podcast-7272451)
Published: 2026-04-03T14:40:00+00:00
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## Resource

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks 5 lifestyle factors that silently accelerate biological age. We can't run from our genes, but we do have a say on how they are expressed. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsor Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & The "Flesh Test" 01:35 - Chronological Age vs. Biological Age 03:42 - How Biological Age is Measured (Telomeres, Methylation, Inflammation) 07:00 - Habit #1: Smoking 09:39 - Habit #2: Physical Inactivity & Sitting 11:50 - Habit #3: Obesity & Visceral Fat 17:35 - Habit #4: Chronic Stress 20:51 - Habit #5: Poor Sleep 24:20 - Identical Twin Studies 26:40 - Thank You For Listening! ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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