A longevity scientist who says he's reversed his age by 15 years shares the diet he follows — and 3 foods he avoids

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• Dr. Eric Verdin, 63, studies the biology of aging and how to get and stay healthy.
• He believes lifestyle factors such as diet play the biggest role in how long we live.
• He follows a Mediterranean-style diet and rarely drinks alcohol.

A healthy aging doctor and researcher who claims to have reversed his biological age by up to 15 years said he follows a Mediterranean-style diet ...