Want to live longer—and better? Nobel laureate Mario R. Capecchi, 88, just dropped a science-backed life hack: Stay active, stay positive, and chase what lights you up. 🧠✨
Science Says: Move Your Body, Fuel Your Brain
The 2007 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine recently aced a fitness test in Shanghai, matching health metrics of adults 30 years younger. His secret? Daily jogs and cycling. 💨 "Your brain needs oxygen from your blood, not the air," he told CGTN. Translation: Get moving to keep your mind sharp!
Attitude Is Everything 🌈
Capecchi swears by optimism. "Life expectancy keeps rising—I wouldn’t be surprised if we gain 20 extra years by 2045," he said. Genes matter, but mindset? That’s the game-changer.
Find Your ‘Why’ (Then Change It!)
Still searching for your passion? Chill. The molecular genetics legend says it’s cool to pivot: "If something doesn’t fulfill you, change it—year by year or decade by decade." His career? A series of reinventions that revolutionized genetic research. 🔬
Pro tip: Capecchi’s "knockout mice" breakthroughs? They’re why we understand diseases like cancer better today. Talk about leaving a legacy! 🏆
