Most replayed moment: Easy Steps to Reduce Inflammation and Slow Ageing | Professor Janet Lord

Jonathan Wolf is joined by Professor Janet Lord to discuss the concept of inflammaging, which is a chronic, low-level inflammation that increases with age. They explore how this grumbling inflammation differs from acute inflammation and how it drives aging-related diseases by suppressing the immune system.

Professor Janet Lord explains how chronic inflammation drives muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, by promoting cortisol production and suppressing growth factors. She highlights exercise as a powerful anti-inflammatory intervention, explaining that moving muscles release cytokines that regulate the immune system, and warns against the dangers of prolonged sedentary behavior.

Professor Janet Lord explains how both aerobic and resistance exercises are essential to combat inflammaging and maintain muscle mass. She emphasizes that simple daily activities, such as climbing stairs rather than avoiding them, are crucial for maintaining physical strength and health in older age.