Live Long and Master Aging
By HealthSpan Media
The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast is a weekly series of extended, one-to-one interviews, about human longevity. Hosted by Peter Bowes, leading scientists share their latest research into living a long and healthy life. We delve into the clinical trials and challenge new ideas. We also feature some remarkable people who have already mastered the art of aging. Hear about their insights into growing old, without feeling old, and the secrets of their longevity.
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Hormones and mitochondria drive healthy aging | Dr. Felice Gersh
Maintaining optimal hormone levels as we grow older plays a crucial role in supporting mitochondrial health. When they become imbalanced, it can lead to reduced energy, increased inflammation, and a heightened risk of age-related conditions.In this, … -
Our best summers | Becky Blue
What if the best days of our lives were to come in our 70s or later? The societal norms around aging are far from optimistic, preferring to frame the process around dotage and frailty. But such views are increasingly being challenged, not least becau… -
Why we love our mitochondria | Jen Scheinman
Longevity Fest in Las Vegas, one of the world's premier gatherings of health professionals, has just wrapped up for another year. The meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M ) attracts experts from around the world. Doctors, nurs… -
Calipers to camera: Collecting body composition data | Jason Moore
Accurate body composition data is often seen as the holy grail of information for the longevity-minded biohacker. Calipers are an accurate way to measure body fat. Smart scales and medical facilities equipped with DEXA machines also do a good job. … -
Find that giggle in life | Dr. Kevin R. Stone
As we get older, how can we still enjoy a runners high or exercise-induced euphoria, while being careful not to get injured? Dr. Kevin R. Stone is an orthopedic surgeon, the founder of the Stone Clinic in San Francisco, and author of Play Forever: Ho… -
AI companions to combat loneliness | Dor Skuler
Loneliness, which affects how long people live, is at pandemic levels. Social isolation is not confined to the elderly, although the anxiety caused by feeling alone is borne especially hard by older people. Could artificial intelligence help? Dor Sku… -
Are you ready for the third half? | Campbell Gerrish & Caroline Brecker
The traditional idea of retirement is changing with people now looking for new ways to continue contributing and finding purpose in their lives. Campbell Gerrish and Caroline Brecker, co-founders of Third Half Advisors, have developed the concept of … -
Lives well lived, at every age | Sky Bergman
Sky Bergman's film, Lives Well Lived, explored the joys of growing old, the value of wisdom, and the appreciation of life. Through interviews with people aged 75 and older, the documentary highlighted the resilience, sense of joy and positivity that … -
Integrating vigorous activity into daily life | Prof. Marie Murphy
VILPA (Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity) is a type of physical activity that involves short bouts of strenuous activity. It is opportunistic and integrated into daily life. It can be as simple as taking the stairs instead of the elev… -
Vegetable oils: Friend or foe? | Dr. Cate Shanahan
Vegetable oils are sometimes referred to as seed oils because they come from the seeds of plants. The most commonly used include corn, soybean, canola, palm, peanut, safflower, and sunflower oil. They are widely touted as an alternative to butter, b…
