Live Long and Master Aging

Could the regular consumption of algae help us age better and live healthier lives? Catherine Arnston, founder and CEO of EnergyBits, is on a mission to introduce algae to everyday diets for health and longevity. Touted for its potent healing and nourishing properties, algae, particularly spirulina and chlorella, have garnered support from organizations like the United Nations and NASA for their dense nutritional profiles and potential in combating world hunger. In this interview with Peter Bowes, Arnston focusses on the apparent benefits for mitochondrial health — a key factor in energy production and aging. Highlighting the ease of incorporating algae into daily routines through tablets, she believes it to be a simple yet effective tool to extend healthspan - the number of years that we enjoy the best of health. Photos courtesy: EnergyBits DISCOUNTS ▸ Try algae for yourself? To get a 20 percent discount on EnergyBits.com products use the code LLAMA at checkout ▸ Read a transcript of this conversation and additional show-notes at http://www.llamapodcast.com/Catharine-Arnston-2 Eating algae to age better LISTEN to our 2022 interview with Catharine Arnston ▸ DISCLAIMER: This site includes affiliate links from which we derive a small commission, if you click on the product links and use the code LLAMA at checkout. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue sharing conversations like this. LLAMA is available, free of charge, wherever you get your podcasts. Our mission is to explore the science and lifestyle interventions that could help us live longer and better. Thank you f DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Brandy Gillmore went from being wheelchair-bound, on morphine, and given no hope by doctors, to a full recovery and an active life. It is a remarkable turnaround in fortunes - following two serious accidents and years of searching for a solution. Now, the former network engineer is telling her story in a new book, Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body. Gillmore offers compelling evidence on the impact of an optimistic mindset and demonstrates the potential of the mind to overcome physical limitations and chronic pain. In this interview we dissect the placebo, a sham medical treatment that sometimes results in patients feeling better, even though they have not received a drug or form of treatment that is known to induce healing. It was a deep dive into the placebo effect that launched Gillmore's journey to recovery and led her to challenge the boundaries of traditional medicine. She now helps others facing similar health struggles. Photos: Courtesy, Brandy Gillmore Topics include: Affiliation disclosure: This podcast receives a small commission when you use the code LLAMA for purchases from companies below which support our mission. It helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information about human longevity, remain free for all to listen. - DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Another day. Another year. Another decade. "Give me some longevity," says fitness coach and author, Nate Wilkins. The 70-year-old functional aging specialist is the co-founder of Ageless Workout, a Miami-based health, healing and wellness company that seeks to bridge the gap between fitness and medicine. At the recent Livelong summit in Palm Beach, Florida, he and host Peter Bowes discussed the shift in mindset during the pandemic towards valuing optimal fitness and the foundational pillars of good health: exercise, diet, and sleep. Nate believes in personalized exercise programs that meet people where they are and advocates for resistance training to combat frailty in older adults. He focuses on promoting positive aging, mental health and longevity. Read a transcript: LLAMA podcast website --- Related episode (199): Living an ageless lifestyle, with Nate Wilkins - Affiliation disclosure: This podcast receives a small commission when you use the code LLAMA for purchases from companies below which support our mission. It helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information about human longevity, remain free for all to listen. - ▸ Movement & resistance training have long been associated with living a long, healthy life - along with a balanced diet and good sleep. Which is why we're delighted to be working with Hampton Fitness to provide a 15% discount on essential workout gear. Use code: llamapodcast15 at checkout - DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Could we one day cheat death? Are we hurtling towards a time when science will be so advanced that aging can be prevented or halted in its tracks? Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan takes a skeptical view in a fascinating exploration of longevity research. In Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality, the acclaimed scientist delves into the complexities of aging and the pursuit of extending healthy lifespan. A former president of the Royal Society in London, Ramakrishnan is a group leader at the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, England. He shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 for his work uncovering the structure and function of tiny cellular particles called ribosomes and was knighted in 2012. In this interview with Peter Bowes, the molecular biologist provides a critical perspective on the dilemmas of aging research; questions the hype and financial interests linked to some aspects of longevity science; delves into the concept of compressed morbidity and its challenges, and explains his belief that dramatic life extension is not imminent. Read a transcript: LLAMA podcast website Photo credit: Kate Joyce and Sante Fe Institute - Affiliation disclosure: This podcast receives a small commission when you use the code LLAMA for purchases from companies below which support our mission. It helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information about human longevity, remain free for all to listen. - ▸ Movement & resistance training have long been associated with living a long, healthy life - along with a balanced diet and good sleep. Which is why we're delighted to be working with Hampton Fitness to provide a 15% discount on essential workout gear. Use code: llamapodcast15 at checkout - DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Ron Kastner experienced what he called a "mortality moment" in his late 50s. A new dad, with two young daughters, it was a "profound realization" that he was entering the third act of his life and that to make the most of it, he had to make significant changes. A businessman who drank too much and was challenged by the stresses of the corporate world, Ron embarked on a journey to discover the life he wanted to live. He embraced new practices for health and longevity and discovered that it was possible to be fitter, stronger, more energetic, more grounded and happier than ever before. Now in his mid 70s, he says: "The feeling of being alive is just so visceral and so joyous....the wonder, that is our bodies, is just like a ceaseless source of amazement for me." Ron shares his story in the book, A Life Yet to Live: Finding Health, Vitality and Joy. In this interview he reveals the backstory to his transformation - becoming a father at an older age, significant lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly, adopting a healthier diet, abstaining from alcohol, and an holistic approach to longevity that encompasses both physical and emotional health. Read a transcript: LLAMA podcast website - Affiliation disclosure: This podcast receives a small commission when you use the code LLAMA for purchases from companies below which support our mission. It helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information about human longevity, remain free for all to listen. - Hampton Fitness Movement & resistance training have long been associated with living a long, healthy life - along with a balanced diet and good sleep. Which is why we're delighted to be working with Hampton Fitness to provide a 15% discount on essential workout gear. Use code: llamapodcast15 at checkout - DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

By Peter Bowes I lost a dear friend last week. In fact the UK, my home country, lost a national treasure. Steve Wright was much more than a DJ on the radio. He was a wonderful communicator, entertainer and soul-mate. He was everyone's pal during more than four decades on the air and was the best at what he did. Millions tuned in to his shows but it was Steve's kindness away from the studio and his friendship over the past 30 years that I will forever cherish. This is a podcast about living as long as possible while enjoying the best life we can. Steve's death, at the age of 69, was sudden and has been hard to come to terms with. This episode is devoted to his memory. Joining me, once again, is Peter Allison. We were friends at school in North East England 50 years ago. Mid-life we lost touch but thanks to social media we now talk regularly and for the past few months have been sharing our thoughts about life, fitness and aging through this podcast. We share a common interest in the science behind human longevity and the lifestyle interventions that could help us live longer and better. We review the latest research, media stories and personal hacks in pursuit of a long healthspan. Peter has also suffered a recent bereavement, with the loss of his mother, just before Christmas. My sincere condolences to Peter and his family. In this conversation we reflect on the loss of loved ones, in the context of this podcast, which at its core, is about living a long, purposeful and fulfilling life. Peter spent much of his life working as a professor of geology in London. He is an experienced diver and keen to optimize his health and vitality to continue with his physically demanding pastime. Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Coleen T. Murphy, a professor at Princeton University, specializes in genomics and molecular biology and is the author of How We Age: The Science of Longevity. In this wide-ranging interview we discuss the significance of declining cellular repair mechanisms that over time lead to visible signs of aging. Prof. Murphy has a particular interest in reproductive aging and cognitive function during aging, considering the former as an often overlooked aspect that begins midlife. Prof. Murphy also expresses concern about the way longevity science is portrayed and criticizes some researchers for failing accurately to describe the true implications of their work. She says there is a need for honesty and realism from scientists to maintain public trust, especially in the field of aging and longevity where bold claims can often outpace reality. Researchers, she insists, should not over-promise results that science cannot yet deliver. We also address the potential for 'exercise in a pill' while Prof. Murphy argues that without taking care of our planet and its inhabitants, the quest for longevity loses much of its significance. Discounts & Affiliation disclosure: This podcast is supported by sponsorship and affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information about human longevity, remain free for all to listen - DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Are you annoyed by the use of acronyms in longevity science? Does conflicting advice about diet and exercise drive you crazy? No wonder we're confused about the best ways to live longer and healthier, when much of the information we receive is contradictory or overly complicated. Brad Inman, founder of Inman News, has spent much of his career staging world class events, focussing on real estate. But now, at the age of 71, the award winning journalist and businessman is turning his attention to health and longevity. Motivated by a desire to continue his enjoyable and fulfilling life - along with a frustration about a lack of accessible information - Inman is launching a new event to try to demystify longevity science. The Live Long and Master Aging podcast will join some of the world's leading experts at the two-day summit in Palm Beach, Florida, in March. In this interview, a co-production with Livelong Media™, we unravel Inman's mission to bring transparency and simplicity to the longevity space. How should we explain complex research findings, so that everyone can benefit from it? And who can we trust? The Livelong Summit will take place at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fl., on March 15th and 16th. The event is open to everyone, offering in-person access to leading experts, with the goal of challenging and explaining the latest innovations. Our conversation ventures beyond his personal journey and grapples with the complexities of credible information about aging research. We explore how Brad's mission, at the heart of the Live Long Summit, could herald an era where longevity science echoes in every household, emboldening people from all walks of life to stay healthy for longer. The Livelong Summit will take place at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fl. , on March 15th and 16th. The event is open to everyone, offering in-person access to leading experts, with the goal of challenging and explaining the latest innovations. Tickets must be purchased in advance. We're pleased to share our promo cod DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Deborah Maragopoulos, a nurse practitioner and self-described intuitive healer, believes health and longevity starts with the hypothalamus region of the brain. In her book, the Hypothalamus Handbook, she bridges the gap between traditional medicine and complementary therapies, revealing how a blend of botanicals, nutraceuticals, and intuition not only works alongside evidence-based medicine but can profoundly impact our health. Deborah, a past president of the California Association of Nurse Practitioners, is the founder of Genesis Health Products, Inc. and creator of the nutraceutical supplement, Genesis Gold®. In this interview, we travel through the body's complex systems, controlled by the hypothalamus, and explore the role this part of the brain plays in every day health and wellbeing. Deborah discusses the power of targeted nutrients and her own botanical formulations, for rebalancing our body's systems. She recounts patient stories, emphasizing the importance of early detection of hypothalamic imbalances that could be the key to longevity and a 'harmonious life.' Check out Genesis Health products, here Watch the interview at YouTube DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

It is that time of the year when we are all acutely aware of the importance of our immune system. But it's about more than catching a winter cold. The health of our natural defense system is crucial to long-term health. Dr. Nicola Vannini is a researcher in the Department of Oncology at the University of Lausanne, in Switzerland. In this conversation we discuss new research that suggests dietary supplementation with Urolithin A could help boost the immune system. The study (in mice) suggests the compound, which targets mitochondria, is able to reverse the decline in hematopoietic stem cells, which play an essential role in blood health. Could these findings offer hope to older adults as they experience a decline in the efficiency of their immune system? READ THE PAPER Induction of mitochondrial recycling reverts age-associated decline of the hematopoietic and immune systems (Nature Aging) Watch the interview at YouTube This interview includes: RELATED EPISODES ▸ Dr. Anurag Singh - Chief Medical Officer, Timeline Nutrition Boosting strength, stamina and skin health ▸ Dr. Davide D'Amico - Research and Development Group Leader, Timeline Nutrition Harnessing nature for better human health ▸ Dr. Chris Rinsch - co-founder Amazentis (Timeline parent company) Unlocking the power of advanced nutrition ▸ Prof. Patrick Aebischer - Chairman & Co-Founder, Amazentis: A novel molecule to promote longevity ▸ Dr. Anurag Singh - Chief Medical Officer with Amazentis Pomegranates, muscle mass and healthy aging ▸ Dr. Navindra Seeram: The rejuvenating power of plants ▸ Prof. Johan Auwerz: The exciting potential of human longevity: ▸ Stephanie Blum: Marketing the science of wellbeing Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

As healthy aging science evolves, researchers are able to focus on the lifestyle interventions that have the biggest impact on our lives. A good, balanced diet and consistent exercise top of the list of daily must-dos, but paying attention to our cellular health is also essential. It is a pillar of healthy longevity that has emerged as central to our ability to stave off disease and remain physically strong. Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer at the Swiss life science company, Timeline Nutrition, studies the role of the gut metabolite, Urolithin A, which recent research has shown to have wide benefits, including muscle strength, skin health and a potential to protect our immune systems. For this interview, LLAMA host Peter Bowes met Dr. Singh at his office in Lausanne, Switzerland, to learn more about his quest to understand how Urolithin A impacts human health. Timeline make Mitopure, which is a highly pure form of Urolithin A. This episode is produced in association with Timeline, with which LLAMA has an affiliate relationship. DISCOUNT Mitopure (a highly pure form of Urolithin A) boosts the health of our mitochondria – the battery packs of our cells – and improves muscle strength. Timeline is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout In this conversation we cover: Watch the interview at YouTube Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

The Next Chapter Peter Allison and Peter Bowes – school friends 50 years ago - discuss science-based lifestyle interventions as they pursue the next chapter. Peter A. has spent much of his life working as a professor of geology in London. He is a keen diver and keen to optimize his health and vitality to continue with his physically demanding pastime. Peter B. is a journalist and broadcaster with a longtime interest in the science of healthy aging and the hacks we can employ to live life to the full, for as long as possible. In regular conversations they review the latest data that could help us achieve a longer healthspan. This episode includes: - A study from the University of Barcelona that found a Mediterranean diet rich in healthy fats was associated with reduced cognitive decline in older adults. A Mediterranean Diet-Based Metabolomic Score and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: A Case–Control Analysis Nested within the Three-City Cohort Study Molecular Nutrition Food Research journal Published: 24 October 2023 - The study used biomarkers in blood tests to confirm dietary habits, providing more reliable evidence than self-reported diaries. - Potential systemic bias in self-declarations of exercise and diet habits. - The impact of positive mindset on healthy aging, referencing a study that found those with positive beliefs about aging lived longer and had lower blood pressure. People who think positively about getting older often live longer, healthier lives. Here is how to reconsider your perspective. Published: 20 September, 2023 - And finally: The centenarian sisters who embrace modern technology and emphasize the importance of movement. Centenarian sisters celebrate life together Published: 22 November, 2023 DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

As a teenager Chris Mirabile developed a "humble appreciation of life" that turned into a life-long dedication to biohacking and self-experimentation. He survived a brain tumor at the age of 16 - an experience that piqued his interest in longevity research and eventually to the launch of NOVOS, a nutraceutical company that targets the biological causes of aging to increase longevity. An appreciation of science and peer-reviewed research has seen Chris emerge as a leading voice in the pursuit of healthy aging and longevity. In this interview we cover: Read a transcript: LLAMA podcast website - Affiliation disclosure: This podcast receives a small commission when you use the code LLAMA for purchases from companies below which support our mission. It helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information about human longevity, remain free for all to listen. - DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

To what extent do genetics play a role in our ability to live a long healthy life? It is one of the many questions that doctors at the Swiss medical spa, Clinique La Prairie (CLP), consider when assessing someone's state of health and potential longevity. The clinic adopts a holistic approach to wellbeing - balancing the impact of inherited predispositions to certain conditions, the role of epigenetics - the environment we live in - along with lifestyle factors that also have a powerful impact. To explore these and other issues, LLAMA's Peter Bowes traveled to Montreux in Switzerland to meet CLP's Medical Director, Dr Adrian Heini. YouTube | LLAMA website: transcript & show notes This episode is produced in association with Clinique La Prairie with whom the LLAMA podcast shares a common goal of helping people pursue a long healthspan. The pioneering health and wellness destination, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland, combines preventative medicine with bespoke lifestyle and nutrition plans, and offers a holistic approach to living fuller, healthier, and longer lives. Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Peter Allison and Peter Bowes – school friends 50 years ago, now contemplating the next chapter in life - return with another conversation about the latest science that could help us achieve a longer healthspan. In this episode we discuss: LLAMA podcast interview with Dr. Thomas CurranNational Institutes of Health studyAging CellAlex Janin "Read a transcript: LLAMA podcast website - Affiliation disclosure: This podcast receives a small commission when you use the code LLAMA for purchases from companies below which support our mission. It helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information about human longevity, remain free for all to listen. - DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Should we be striving to live a perfect life or is it more realistic to aim for one that's "good enough?" Thomas Curran is an assistant professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. He argues that a modern-day pandemic of "perfectionism" is putting people under extreme pressure to be the best they can, at everything. Prof. Curran says social pressures have resulted in us losing perspective on what it takes to be happy and fulfilled. Social media images of people seemingly living perfect lives distort reality and are leading to an unhealthy wave of dissatisfaction with our lives. In this interview we explore the implications for those of us pursuing a long life, where healthspan is the goal, rather than lifespan. YouTube | LLAMA website: transcript & show notes This episode is produced in association with Clinique La Prairie with whom the LLAMA podcast shares a common goal of helping people pursue a long healthspan. The pioneering health and wellness destination, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland, combines preventative medicine with bespoke lifestyle and nutrition plans, and offers a holistic approach to living fuller, healthier, and longer lives. You may also like: Are we trying too hard to live perfect lives - March 4, 2019 Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Peter Allison and Peter Bowes – school friends 50 years ago, now contemplating the next chapter in life - return with another conversation about the latest science that could help us achieve a longer healthspan. In this episode we discuss: studyThe diurnal pattern of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and obesity: a cross-sectional analysisaccording to the US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. MurthyLA Times reportsthey include "exercising the mind" and "moderation" in all things. Read a transcript: LLAMA podcast website - Affiliation disclosure: This podcast receives a small commission when you use the code LLAMA for purchases from companies below which support our mission. It helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information about human longevity, remain free for all to listen. - DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

What does it mean to grow old? Put another way, what are the hallmarks of aging? They are questions that have long since intrigued biologists and longevity researchers, with a wide range of theories about what drives the aging process. We understand the impact of weaker muscles, frailty, cognitive challenges and greying hair, but it is the underlying factors - molecular and cellular mechanisms - that researchers are striving to understand. Dr. Davide D’Amico, Research and Development Group Leader with the Swiss cellular nutrition brand, Timeline Nutrition, is studying how compounds derived from plants can be used to reverse muscle decline and boost mitochondrial health. In this conversation we cover: - The 'hallmarks of aging,' which refers to the key features of human aging, such as genomic instability and mitochondrial dysfunction. - How the understanding of aging is not simply a chronological process, but also includes the concept of biological aging and the potential for reversing or slowing down this process. - The potential benefits of supplementing with Urolithin A, a compound found in certain foods that can improve mitochondrial health and reduce inflammation. - The importance of muscle strength and physical health in promoting longevity and preventing age-related diseases. - How the ability to convert the precursor molecules found in plants into beneficial compounds like Urolithin A can vary among individuals and is influenced by the diversity and composition of their gut microbiome. - The potential benefits of Urolithin A for the immune system, cartilage health, and overall mobility and quality of life in older adults. - The importance of personalized approaches to health and longevity, with a focus on maintaining quality of life rather than simply extending lifespan. - The overall goal of preventing age-related diseases, supporting optimal health, and promoting a compressed morbidity, where the period of decline in health near the end of life is relatively short. - The need for education and awareness about lifestyle interventions for healthy aging, involving doctors, researchers, politicians, and educators. - DISCOUNT Mitopure (a highly pure form of Urolithin A) boosts the health of our mitochondria – the battery packs of our cells – and improves muscle strength. Timeline is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout - Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

The gut microbiome has a huge impact on the way we live our lives and our ability to stay healthy. In this final episode of our series on red light therapy, Dr. Zulia Frost, clinical director at Recharge Health, creators of the FlexBean device, discusses how red light can benefit gut health and digestion by stimulating the gut microbiome, promoting the production of antioxidants, improving blood circulation, and reducing muscle spasms. Dr. Frost also emphasizes the importance of personalizing diets based on genetic tests and explains that many people suffer from gut-related problems due to stress, pollution and a poor diet. We discuss the importance of a multifaceted approach to health optimization - from embracing the sunlight and daily stretching to consuming food with gratitude and sharing positive energy. FlexBeam is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent specific diseases or medical conditions. In this conversation we cover: Affiliation disclosure: This podcast receives a small commission when you use the code LLAMA for purchases from companies below which support our mission. It helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews, sharing information ab DoNotAge DoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more. Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org Use the code LLAMA at checkout. - FlexBeam red light therapy Recharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners a discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging. Discounts vary - see details of the current offer here - Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

The art of controlled breathing is a powerful tool in the quest to live a longer, healthier life. There is evidence that breath work can help us improve sleep, control physical and mental stress, boost our metabolism and fuel the immune system. Phil Simha is the resident breathing coach at Clinique La Prairie (CLP), the Swiss medical spa that specializes in treatments that nurture our longevity. An experienced free diving instructor and teacher of yoga and pranayama (the practice of breath regulation), Phil believes slower breathing can help us live better while nurturing our healthspan. Peter Bowes met Phil in his studio at CLP to learn more about his passion for improving peoples' health; his love of life and the planet and the free spirit that propels his journey of discovery around the world. This episode is brought to you in association with Clinique La Prairie with whom we share a common goal of helping people pursue a long healthspan. The pioneering health and wellness destination, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland, combines preventative medicine with bespoke lifestyle and nutrition plans, and offers a holistic approach to living fuller, healthier, and longer lives. - Photo: ©Franck Seguin Support the Show. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.