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Longevity by Design

Longevity by Design

Age Faster or Slower? The Surprising Role of Mental Health and Self-Control

Mar 18, 2026 · 1h 4m

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In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Terrie Moffitt, University Professor at Duke University. They explore the deep link between mental health, self-control, and the pace of biological aging, showing how early-life mental disorders can shape health decades later. Terrie describes her work with the decades-long Dunedin study, which tracks health from birth through midlife. She explains how people age at different rates, even when born in the same yea...