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Bruce Martin
Professor, Biology

"Can we slow aging with what we eat? I think the answer to that in the broad perspective is yes, there's no question that what we eat or how much we eat of it will make a difference to how long we live."

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Red Wine, Dark Chocolate, and So Much More
Bruce Martin, Professor, Biology

Aging is a natural process, so there's nothing we can do about it, right? Wrong. Biology Professor Bruce Martin explains the two types of aging—intrinsic and extrinsic—and how certain foods high in antioxidants can slow one of these types of aging, helping us feel younger and live longer.

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Mini University Conversations is a series of interviews with instructors from Mini University, Indiana Universitys award-winning learning vacation. The series was produced by the IU Alumni Association, Bloomington Continuing Studies, and the Division of Broadcast and Electronic Media. Mini University takes place each June in Bloomington, Ind. To learn more, visit the Mini University home page.