Peter Spork: Treating Diseases Before They Arise | Knowledge for Life

How science is beginning to understand health in a holistic way. Health is a process that we can influence to some extent ourselves. We have come to understand this, and we do our best every day: we exercise regularly, pay attention to a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and avoid toxic stress. Unfortunately, we often do not feel what is beneficial for us in the long term and what may harm us instead.

Evolution has not yet equipped modern humans with the right sensors for a long life with optimal fitness in a technologized world. At this point, epigenetics and systems biology will bring about a change. They are currently working on understanding humans and their health holistically. This holds unprecedented opportunities for the preventive medicine of the future. We will be able to combat diseases proactively before they arise. Admission is free.

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