DES MOINES, Iowa — Erin Kiernan was joined by Dr. Andy Nish, an integrative medicine doctor, to talk about healthy aging and how we can achieve it.

What is the exposome?

Dr. Nish and Kiernan talk about what exposome is and its role on aging.

What can we control?

Dr. Nish and Kiernan discuss how the things we do and don’t have control over can affect our health.

Do genetics determine our fate?

Dr. Nish explains how genetics can play a role in our health and how we age.

What does the research show?

Dr. Nish and Kiernan discuss what recent research has shown in regards to nutrition.

What is processed food doing to us?

Dr. Nish and Kiernan dive into the controversial topic of ‘processed food’ and its potential effects on the human body.

Sugar

Dr. Nish explains how sugar affects a person’s health.

Grading Erin’s breakfast

Dr. Nish provides a thumbs up or thumbs down to what Kiernan typically eats for breakfast.

Community is key

Dr. Nish talks about the powerful impact that relationships can have on health.

Taking care of each other

Dr. Nish and Kiernan discuss why people should care about public health and the importance of compassion.