Senior Health: How To Age Well After 65 | Dr. Neal Barnard

Physical and mental decline isn't inevitable. Even into your elder years, you have the power to improve your health, and age well. In this empowering episode, Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to share science-backed strategies for eating well after 65. He explains why it's never too late to adopt a healthier lifestyle, what nutrients matter most for seniors, and how a plant-based diet can protect against common age-related conditions. In this episode of the Exam Room, you'll learn: - The key supplements seniors need to stay healthy - Symptoms of nutrient deficiency to watch out for - Why changing your diet, even into your 80s, can extend your life - What foods protect memory and cognition - Why avoiding meat matters for seniors This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: https://gregoryreiterfund.org If you feel like you've raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . And consider supporting PCRM: https://www.pcrm.org/donate