Zombie Cells: The Hidden Driver of Aging?

In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines breaks down senescent cells, often called “zombie cells,” and why researchers are increasingly interested in their role in aging, inflammation, and age-related disease. Derrick explains what happens when cells become senescent and explores several areas being studied for cellular health, including exercise, fasting and autophagy, nutrition, and emerging senolytic compounds. He also discusses why reducing the accumulation and effects of dysfunctional cells has become an important area of longevity research. In This Episode -- What “zombie cells” are and why they accumulate -- How cellular senescence relates to aging and inflammation -- Autophagy and the body's cellular recycling processes -- What we're learning about fasting and cellular health -- How exercise may influence markers of cellular senescence -- Emerging research into senolytics, quercetin, fisetin, and dasatinib -- Why cellular senescence is becoming a major area of longevity research Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/