Stanford Doctor on Longevity and Wellness in Asian American Populations

Secrets to Longevity: What We Can Learn from Asian American Aging Why do some people live longer, healthier lives—and what role do culture, lifestyle, and community play? Drawing from both research and clinical insights, Deborah Kado, MD, explores aging trends in Asian American populations, key factors that contribute to healthy aging, and what we can do—at any age—to support better health across the lifespan. Dr. Deborah Kado is a board-certified geriatrician and Professor of Medicine at Stanford. She co-directs the Stanford Longevity Center and leads research for the Geriatrics Section in Stanford's Department of Medicine. She also directs the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the VA Palo Alto. She is a nationally recognized expert on aging and health disparities. Want to know more? Ask Us. http://l.ead.me/ask-us The medical librarians at Stanford Health Library are here to help you find reliable information to answer your health-related questions. We use a variety of the most current, scientifically based resources to answer your specific questions and will send you a research packet tailored to you. This is a free service open to everyone. Take 5 minutes for yourself. Check out Stanford Health Library's free mindfulness and meditation resources including guided meditations to help ease pain, aid in healthful sleep, promote successful surgery, and more: http://l.ead.me/shl-mindfulness 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Talk Overview 15:00 Geriatrics and Gerontology 17:37 Is aging a disease? 25:00 Aging as an Asian American 28:54 Precision Health 41:41 Healthy Longevity Strategies 43:44 Q&A