Genetics Play a Role, but Habits Define Your Longevity: A Nomad’s Path to Thriving at Any Age
In this talk I explore how genetics may set the baseline for how we age but our daily habits, structure, and intentional living ultimately shape our longevity. I share how at 42 I managed to be in the best shape of my life and ready for my First Body Building Competition, and give practical strategies to build sustainable health routines while living on the road whether you’re on a five-hour flight or settling into a condo in Chiang Mai. This session challenges the romanticized chaos of nomadism, highlighting how inconsistent sleep, disrupted nutrition, and lack of structure can quietly impact long-term health. At the same time, it offers a powerful, sustainable framework for protecting your healthspan and designing a longevity-focused lifestyle wherever in the world you choose to be.
Maria Ticca is a health and wellness advocate with a degree in Sports Science and 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry. She brings together science, discipline, and personal experimentation to show how healthy habits can support strength and longevity even while constantly on the move.