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Trauma in Our DNA ? Epigenetics, Cannabis, and the Legacy of Stress | Ep. 257
Can trauma be inherited? And how might cannabis use affect your genes? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the science of epigenetics—the study of how life experiences like trauma and stress can change the way our genes function without altering the DNA sequence itself. They discuss groundbreaking research, including the intergenerational impact of war trauma, the epigenetic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the surprising ways cannabis use may alter gene expression. Plus, they talk about healthier, more sustainable ways to manage stress…
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