Biogerontologist Dr. Caleb Finch in his office at USC. (Image via USC)

Why do we die when we die? How much of aging is genetics and how much is environmental? What does oral hygiene have to do with brain health? How do turtles and naked mole rats live so long? Are there any proven strategies for living a longer life? What's up with whiskey and eggs? World-renowned aging expert and biogerontologist Dr. Caleb "Tuck" Finch takes a quick break from his prolific research at USC to answer Alie's sometimes stupid questions about everything from molecules to movies. And she only has like, 3 life-altering epiphanies during the episode.

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Transcript

bleeped episode

Meet Dr. Caleb Finch

Dr. Caleb Finch’s giant CV

Dr. Finch’s new book: Global Air Pollution in Aging: Reading Smoke Signals

A donation was made to Cure Alzheimer's Fund

"I don't have time for bullshit" pen by Cole Imperi

Some links which may be of use:

Another reason to floss: gingivitis study

Breezy reading: Inflammation as a potential mediator for the association between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease

Dr. Finch’s work with CureALZ.org