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Live Long with Peter BowesTracking Biological Age with AI and Blood Biomarkers | Tyler SmithArtificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we understand our health — not just how we feel today, but how fast we’re actually aging.On this episode of Live Long, host Peter Bowes continues his personal experiment with Hundred, the AI-powered longevity platform that combines advanced blood testing, wearable data and personalized insights to track biological age and guide smarter health decisions.After introducing the app in an earlier conversation, Peter reconnects with Hundred’s founder, Tyler Smith, to go deeper into the idea of a “health operating system” — essentially a personal doctor in your pocket. Together the...
2026-02-0951 min
Live Long with Peter BowesBuilding a Culture of Movement | Kwame TerraKwame Terra is on a mission to make movement a cultural norm and health an accessible part of everyday life. Through his community-based bEHR Health platform, the New Orleans athlete is reimagining wellness through walking, technology, and social connection. His mission: to make healthy choices desirable, accessible, and part of daily life, particularly within Black communities that have long faced systemic health gaps.Terra promotes walking as a low-cost, high-impact path to improved longevity and reduced health disparities. He’s developed tools such as personal health scores and participation challenges that turn physical activity into an...
2025-11-0137 min
Live Long with Peter BowesHow Walking Can Help You Live Longer and Healthier | Shebah Carfagna & Nate WilkinsLet’s go for a walk! In this episode we explore the benefits of a daily activity that most of engage in – if we can - without thinking. It certainly doesn’t require a gym membership or special equipment. Fitness coaches Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explore evidence that regular walking supports cardiovascular health, cognitive function, mood, and lifespan—without the joint strain of running. In our latest Move For Life conversation, we discuss why technique matters: how foot strike, posture, arm swing, and appropriate footwear can enhance the benefits and reduce the risk of injury; how...
2025-09-1913 min
Live Long with Peter BowesLunges: The Secret to Better Balance and Coordination | Move for Life (Part 3)Lunges are a cornerstone of healthy aging - building lower-body strength, improving balance, and supporting joint health. This episode is the third in our twenty-part series, Move for Life, exploring the intersection of longevity, strength training and movement. Miami-based fitness coaches Shebah Carfagna and Nate Wilkins contrast front, back, and side lunges, explaining how each targets different muscle groups and mimics gait to enhance functional movement.Shebah underscores posture, pelvic floor engagement, and proprioception as critical factors in reducing chronic pain and preventing falls, while Nate connects lunge training to real-world demands, from pickleball to t...
2025-08-2909 min
Live Long with Peter BowesSquats for Strength and Independence as We Age | Move for Life (Part 2)Squats can be hugely beneficial for healthy aging. In this episode, Ageless Workout coaches Shebah Carfagna and Nate Wilkins focus on how squats mirror everyday movements—like standing from a chair or getting out of a car—supporting independence and strength. We discuss safe technique fundamentals, scalable progressions from sit-to-stand to air squats, time under tension, and advanced options like jump squats. In conversation with Peter Bowes, Nate and Shebah emphasize tailoring variations of a squat to individual abilities, joint health, and goals, with guidance for adding resistance when appropriate. Integrated routines, such as combining squats with walki...
2025-08-2208 min
Live Long with Peter BowesStrength Training: The Foundation of a Long, Healthy Life | Move for Life (Part 1)Setting aside fleeting trends and unproven “longevity hacks,” Live Long is returning to the fundamentals. In a new 20-part series, Move for Life, the focus is on movement and strength training — the cornerstone of healthy aging. Hosted by Peter Bowes, with Florida-based trainers Shebah Carfagna and Nate Wilkins of The Ageless Workout, these concise, evidence-driven conversations explore proven methods to preserve muscle mass, maintain independence, and reduce frailty in later life.The series also examines strength training’s broader benefits, from boosting metabolism and bone density to enhancing cognitive function and social engagement. Listeners will find practical, actionab...
2025-08-2014 min
Modern HealthspanLiving To 120 Will Be Normal Within 20 Years Thanks to the Longevity Revolution – Phil NewmanRevolutionary brain health breakthrough: Light therapy helmet shows remarkable results for memory loss and cognitive enhancement. Real patient stories reveal dramatic improvements in speech, balance, and memory function using photobiomodulation technology.In this comprehensive interview with Liam, co-founder of Neuronic, we explore the cutting-edge world of photobiomodulation therapy for brain health. Discover how their light therapy devices - resembling bike helmets with 300+ LEDs - are helping patients with Alzheimer's, stroke, concussion, and long COVID brain fog. Liam shares incredible patient testimonials, including families saying "I got my mother back" and "I got my dad...
2025-08-0454 min
Live Long with Peter BowesThe digital doctor in your pocket | Tyler SmithAdvanced biomarker testing and a personalized 100-day intervention to adjust biological age are at the heart of a new longevity venture called Hundred. The AI-driven platform uses data from wearable technology together with users’ medical histories to devise individual health plans. Billed as a ‘doctor in your pocket,’ the goal is to extend quality of life to a vibrant 100 years, through tailored insights and guidance. Hundred’s founder, Tyler Smith, is spearheading an effort to redefine how we understand and manage aging. Citing his own startling results from biological age tests, as a catalyst for the venture, he is a pa...
2025-07-2139 min
Live Long with Peter BowesDumping zombie cells, ditching doomscrolling: A journey to better health | James SchmachtenbergerJames Schmachtenberger has had quite a life, and we suspect he is only just getting started. The co-founder of Qualia Life joined us for a wide-ranging conversation about cognitive enhancement, sleep, doomscrolling, zombie cells, joint health and much more. We discuss the interconnections of mind and body, the magic of magnesium, the frontier of senolytics, and how three days in a Mexican clinic led him on an inspiring journey into the world of longevity research. We delve into the science behind supplements, the importance of holistic health practices, and how to navigate the often-confusing supplement market.Q...
2025-06-0642 min
Live Long with Peter BowesCultivating a Longevity Mindset | Nick EngererIn this episode we explore the concept of a longevity mindset. Nick Engerer is on a mission to redefine human longevity not as a distant goal but as a present-day mindset—an approach that requires a shift in thinking. To help us in this quest, Nick has developed a new digital platform, A Longer Life, which includes a free Longevity Mindset course. In this interview he shares his vision for a future where health optimization is available to everyone. We delve into the nuances of living not just longer but better - charting the confluence of s...
2025-05-2550 min
Live Long with Peter BowesRedefining healthy eating | Elizabeth BorelliHow can a joyful and holistic approach to food help us to live longer and better? Elizabeth Borelli is a lifestyle coach, nutrition expert and author of Tastes Like La Dolce Vita, where she shares her mission to help us live not only longer but better—enjoying a long healthspan, a life where we stay healthy, active, and mentally sharp well into our later years. Her work weaves together a passion for nutritious, satisfying food and practical wellness strategies inspired by Italy’s famously healthy lifestyle. In this fun interview, Elizabeth shares insights that go beyond recipes, offering a holis...
2025-03-2134 min
Live Long with Peter BowesStem cell therapy: Longevity’s next frontier? | Dr. Joy KongStem cell therapy is a growing field of medical intervention that is being used to enhance longevity and healthspan. Advancements in research, biotechnology, and regenerative medicine have expanded its potential applications but it also raises both ethical and efficacy concerns. The primary ethical issue comes from the use of human embryos, which some people believe is morally problematic. While many countries regulate or restrict their use, others allow research with oversight. In this interview with Dr. Joy Kong, a stem cell specialist at Chara Health Center in Los Angeles, we explore the practical aspects of treatment as we...
2025-03-1442 min
Live Long with Peter BowesLongevity's true meaning | Dr. Darshan ShahDoes longevity science have a branding problem? Dr. Darshan Shah believe it does. In this interview the founder and CEO of Next Health discusses the evolving landscape of health optimization, emphasizing the importance of healthspan over mere lifespan. He shares his personal journey from a traditional medical practice to a focus on functional medicine, highlighting the significance of diet, lifestyle changes, and innovative treatments in enhancing health. Dr Shah also explains the role of Next Health as a self-styled health optimization and longevity center, focussing on proactive health care. He also addresses the need for greater accessibility to wellness...
2025-02-1935 min
Modern HealthspanSpermidine: Activating Autophagy for Healthy Aging | Leslie Kenny InterviewHere Leslie Kenny talks about the benefits of spermidine and the science behind it, while also sharing her personal health journey🌐Links in this video Website https://oxfordhealthspan.com/Instagram https://instagram.com/oxfordhealthspanLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxford-healthspan/Oxford Healthspan Spermidine 15% discount Code MHS Original https://tinyurl.com/hrxfnzpn, Gluten Free https://tinyurl.com/2s39pkzvStemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US)Renue by Science all 10% discount with code MHS https://ren...
2025-02-171h 22
Live Long with Peter BowesWhy we love our mitochondria | Jen ScheinmanLongevity 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, nurses, researchers and health entrepreneurs share insights into the latest biotech, supplementation and health protocols to promote a long healthspan - the number of years we live free of chronic disease. We met up with Jen Scheinman from Timeline to discuss advancements in longevity medicine, and preview a special Live Long podcast series focussing on women's health and U...
2024-12-1811 min
Live Long with Peter BowesHuman longevity: Science fiction to realityThe power of innovative storytelling to better understand human longevity has been harnessed by a unique community known as JellyfishDAO. The group - made up of filmmakers, life extension professionals, and blockchain experts - aims to accelerate the acceptance and understanding of aging science through compelling media projects. In this Live Long interview we unpack how JellyfishDAO is pioneering a future where stories and science work hand in hand to extend human healthspan and longevity.Daniel Sollinger, a veteran filmmaker, and Keith Comito, a computer programmer and president of lifespan.io discuss the role of d...
2024-08-0741 min
Live Long with Peter BowesCan everyone benefit from the race for longevity? | Charles Mattocks & Dr. Robert LufkinDo we all have equal access to the benefits of longevity science? Undoubtedly not, although many of the proven interventions are more accessible than some people realize. "The metabolic benefits of appropriate nutrition, appropriate sleep, appropriate exercise, and also stress and a sense of purpose can outweigh even the very expensive interventions," says Dr. Robert Lufkin, one of the longevity experts featured in Reversed: The Race for Longevity, which dives into the science and personal stories behind extending healthspan. Lufkin, the author of Lies I Taught in Medical School: How Conventional Medicine Is Making You Si...
2024-07-2635 min
Live Long with Peter BowesDefying aging myths | Maddy DychtwaldMaddy Dychtwald has been unraveling the mysteries of aging for decades. Before biohacking was a thing and the recent surge in interest in age-reversal science, she and her husband launched a mission to address longevity as a new frontier. Through her work with Age Wave, the company they founded, the writer and renowned thought-leader has curated the best advice from the some of the world's leading experts. Now she is sharing her wisdom with a science-based guide to growing old with good health, vitality and optimism. In Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Li...
2024-05-1440 min
Live Long with Peter BowesAlgae for lunch to live longer? | Catharine ArnstonCould 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 ea...
2024-04-1549 min
Live Long with Peter BowesFarewell friend: Remembering Steve Wright's kindnessBy Peter BowesI 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...
2024-02-2229 min
Live Long with Peter BowesThe Next Chapter: Does a positive mindset help promote healthier aging?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 p...
2023-12-0531 min
Live Long with Peter BowesHolistic harmony for optimum health | Dr Adrian HeiniTo 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 M...
2023-10-2327 min
Live Long with Peter BowesThe Next Chapter: Genes, gym or a bit of both?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:Are our longevity goals too perfectionistic? We reflect on an earlier LLAMA podcast interview with Dr. Thomas CurranA National Institutes of Health study, published Oct 13, 2023 in Aging Cell, suggests even a small reduction (12%) in daily calories is beneficial for wellness. Do you have what it takes to live to 100? An article in The Wall Street Journal by Alex Jan...
2023-10-1729 min
Live Long with Peter BowesOvercoming perfectionism | Thomas CurranShould 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 see...
2023-10-0446 min
Modern HealthspanThe Future Of Longevity | Prof Matt Kaeberlein Ep6/6Here Prof Kaeberlein talks about where he sees longevity going in the near future. We also talk about personalized medicine and whether it is ready for general use.
Dr. Kaeberlein’s research interests are focused on biological mechanisms of aging in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. He has published more than 200 scientific papers, has been recognized by several prestigious awards, and has Fellow status in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Aging Association, and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Dr. Kaeberlein is currently th...
2023-10-0309 min
Modern HealthspanLifestyle Interventions For Healthspan | Prof Matt Kaeberlein Ep5Here Prof Kaeberlein discusses his thoughts on exercise and diet. In particular he goes into detail on intermittent fasting, time restricted feeding and calorie restriction.
Dr. Kaeberlein’s research interests are focused on biological mechanisms of aging in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. He has published more than 200 scientific papers, has been recognized by several prestigious awards, and has Fellow status in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Aging Association, and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Dr. Kaeberlein is currently the CEO of th...
2023-10-0118 min
Modern HealthspanThe Million Molecule Challenge To Find The Next Longevity Treatment | Prof Matt Kaeberlein Ep4Here Prof Kaeberlein talks about the million molecule challenge and why he thought that it was necessary.
Dr. Kaeberlein’s research interests are focused on biological mechanisms of aging in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. He has published more than 200 scientific papers, has been recognized by several prestigious awards, and has Fellow status in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Aging Association, and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Dr. Kaeberlein is currently the CEO of the American Aging Association and has served on th...
2023-09-2807 min
Modern HealthspanDog Aging Project Update | Prof Matt Kaeberlein Ep3Here Prof Kaeberlein talks about the Dog Aging Project a study which is following 100,000's of dogs to understand aging better and includes a RTC of rapamycin related to lifespan.
Dr. Kaeberlein’s research interests are focused on biological mechanisms of aging in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. He has published more than 200 scientific papers, has been recognized by several prestigious awards, and has Fellow status in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Aging Association, and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Dr. Kaeberlein is...
2023-09-2607 min
Live Long with Peter BowesThe Next Chapter: Moderation in everything?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:New study: Having a lower waist circumference and body mass index is more likely to be associated with exercising between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. than during midday or evening, according to a new study. Paper: The diurnal pattern of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and obesity: a cross-sectional analysisJournal: Obesity Pub: Sept 4, 2023Obesity and physical inactivity is very bad for...
2023-09-2630 min
Modern HealthspanTaurine vs Rapamycin | Prof Matt Kaeberlein Ep2Here Prof Kaeberlein talks about the recent paper on taurine deficiency as a driver of aging and makes some comparisons between taurine and rapamycin.
Dr. Kaeberlein’s research interests are focused on biological mechanisms of aging in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. He has published more than 200 scientific papers, has been recognized by several prestigious awards, and has Fellow status in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Aging Association, and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Dr. Kaeberlein is currently the CEO of the Am...
2023-09-2406 min
Modern HealthspanRapamycin Update What You Need To Know | Prof Matt Kaeberlein Ep1Here Prof Kaeberlein provides some updates on rapamycin, in particular the results from the survey based trial that his team ran and thoughts on next steps for the supplement.
Dr. Kaeberlein’s research interests are focused on biological mechanisms of aging in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. He has published more than 200 scientific papers, has been recognized by several prestigious awards, and has Fellow status in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Aging Association, and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Dr...
2023-09-2122 min
Live Long with Peter BowesBreathe better to improve sleep, reduce stress and live longer | Phil SimhaThe 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.Pe...
2023-08-2732 min
Live Long with Peter BowesThe Next Chapter: Do the plankPeter 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· A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that wall squats and planks are best at lowering blood pressure, with isometric exercises providing greater benefits than aerobic exercise. · Walking just 3867 steps a day can reduce the risk of dying from any cause, according to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.· A study suggest...
2023-08-2529 min
Live Long with Peter BowesWhy stomach bugs are essential for optimum health | Martin Blaser MD and Dr. Gloria Dominguez-BelloWe cannot see them, but the tiny bugs inside our bodies are crucial to our long-term health. The problem is, they're becoming extinct. Martin Blaser, MD and Dr. Gloria Dominguez-Bello are microbiologists from the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine at Rutgers University in the US state of New Jersey. In the feature documentary, The Invisible Extinction, they investigate the impact antibiotics and other common medical practices have on our microbiome and gut health. Their research highlights compelling evidence that the misuse of antibiotics could be to blame for a rise in food allergies, chronic diseases, and o...
2023-08-0148 min
Live Long with Peter BowesThe Next Chapter: Eat protective foodsPeter 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: Optimum diet for longevity - a new study suggests that focusing on consuming protective foods rather than avoiding damaging foods may lead to better health outcomes.And what can be done to improve our memories as we grow older? The latest longevity science suggests help could be on the way. There’s also a new drug that appears to slow...
2023-07-2229 min
Live Long with Peter BowesBetter sleep and less stress | Red light for longevity with Dr.Zulia Frost (Part 2)Could red light therapy be used to help us sleep and help us relax more? In this second installment of our series exploring the technology behind the handheld red light device we discuss the significance of the circadian rhythm and our ability to release the hormone melatonin. We also explore the longer-term implications for our energy levels during the day and healthspan. Dr. Zulia Frost is a medical doctor and clinical director at Recharge Health, creators of a targeted red-light device, known as FlexBeam. In this conversation we cover:Dr. Frost explains that the technology has ma...
2023-07-1429 min
Live Long with Peter BowesThe Next Chapter: Embrace the natural worldDo we live longer if we live next to green spaces? And what can we learn about longevity from squishy creatures in the sea?Peter Allison and Peter Bowes - school friends in North East England 50 years ago - discuss the latest science that could help us achieve a longer healthspan.Topics covered in this conversation include:Peter A. shares his goals for the next 15 years, which include scuba diving and hiking.The goal of healthspan over lifespanA discussion of a study on the regrowth abilities of simple organisms in the sea.The study...
2023-07-0736 min
Live Long with Peter BowesFine dining for longevity | Chef David AlessandriaHow do we create tasty food that is not only satisfying but promotes good health? At the Swiss longevity-focussed medical spa, Clinique La Prairie (CLP), Chef David Alessandria caters for diners who want to nurture their healthspan while also enjoying a gourmet experience. CLP's SEEDS restaurant has a plant-based menu, serves modestly sized dishes and discourages alcohol and coffee consumption. Live Long and Master Aging host Peter Bowes recently spent a week at the clinic to meet the team behind its holistic approach to good health. David is a French chef by training. In this...
2023-06-2722 min
Modern HealthspanThe Most Promising Healthspan Trials | Prof Michael Zemel Ep 4In this video Professor Zemel discusses what he sees as the most promising areas of investigation in healthspan as well as his own health protocol.
COSMOS Trial web page https://cosmostrial.org/
Dr Michael Zemel is Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee and the founder and chief scientific officer at NuSirt, a company developing solutions to treat chronic diseases of aging and over nutrition. In his 40 years of academic research he has authored more than 200 peer reviewed publications.
🌐NuSirt Biopharma web site https://nusirt.com/
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2023-06-1116 min
Live Long with Peter BowesChris Rinsch | Unlocking the power of advanced nutritionImagine a future where you can support your body's aging process through nutrition, instead of pharmaceuticals. Chris Rinsch co-founded Amazentis, the Swiss life science company behind Timeline, to do just that. Timeline, as we have previously reported, supports mitochondrial function and muscle strength. The essential ingredient is Mitopure, a synthetic, highly pure form of the gut metabolite urolithin A. At the LLAMA podcast, we have been been following Timeline's progress since before the product went on the market in 2020, although Chris's adventure with the company - and the science - started more than fifteen years ago. It ha...
2023-06-0548 min
Live Long with Peter BowesSimone Gibertoni | Health is your wealthWhat is the most important thing in your life? What is the most important thing in your life? For most of us the answer is a no-brainer - it's our health and the wellbeing of our loved ones. It is a philosophy that Simone Gibertoni carries with him every day, in his role running Clinique La Prairie (CLP) in Montreux, Switzerland. The medical spa has been nurturing the longevity of its clients and patients for more than ninety years, with science-based interventions to extend healthspan. This episode is brought to you in association with Clinique La P...
2023-05-2437 min
Live Long with Peter BowesShebah Carfagna: A single mother's fitness journeyStarting a fitness journey is one of the most challenging things we can do. There are obstacles, excuses and setbacks that many find overwhelming. Shebah Carfagna, a single mother of an autistic child, knew she had to be strong to confront the challenges she faced - not only for the sake of her son, but her own wellbeing. Pre-dawn workouts and a lifetime of learning led to a career in fitness, with movement at its core. The co-founder of Ageless Workout, a Miami-based health and wellness company, Shebah now empowers others to live their best lives.This ep...
2023-04-0335 min
Live Long with Peter BowesBarrie Tan: Vitamin E for longevityChoosing the most appropriate supplementation for optimum health and longevity can be a perplexing process. This episode is the first of a series, over the coming months, in which we will focus on a single nutrient and its importance for our every day health. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. It is important to maintain the immune system and cellular health. It is found in many foods but do our diets provide enough for our needs? Dr. Barrie Tan is a leading expert on vitamin E. A biochemist, he is the President of American River Nutrition, a natur...
2023-03-0437 min
Live Long with Peter BowesNicklas Brendborg: Could we age backwards like jellyfish?The search for the Fountain of Youth has intrigued and challenged scientists for centuries. Now, longevity is a buzzword - a multi-billion dollar industry with myriad interventions that could help us live longer and better. But are we any closer to fully understanding what it takes to extend healthy lifespan or healthspan? Nicklas Brendborg is a biotechnology researcher and the author of Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature's Secrets to Longevity. The Copenhagen-based PhD student explores, with a critical eye, some of the fundamental questions related to aging science and mankind's quest to push the boundaries of healthy living. In this...
2023-02-2042 min
Live Long with Peter BowesAlka Patel: A one-million-hour lifeAs we prepare to welcome 2023, what better time to kick start a new healthy longevity lifestyle. We're excited at LLAMA to continue our never ending journey of learning, with this inspiring conversation about living for a million hours. Have a wonderful New Year! Dr. Alka Patel is a London-based General Practitioner who believes that it is possible to live for well over a century, with targeted self-care and "compassionate lifestyle changes." In this interview Dr. Patel shares her wisdom and enthusiasm for healthy aging interventions - some of which are based on her own struggles with stress an...
2022-12-3040 min
Live Long with Peter BowesNick Engerer: Biohacking to optimize healthspanAspiring to live a long, healthy life is a universal goal of mankind. We are wired for survival and the latest longevity science is making it ever more realistic to reach a great age. Nick Engerer, founder of the Longevity Blog, is the ultimate healthy aging enthusiast. A triathlete and serial self-experimenter with the latest, science-based, lifestyle interventions, Nick and LLAMA's Peter Bowes recently teamed up to produce this podcast's first video episode. On a mission to defy jet lag, during a visit to Los Angeles, Nick, who is based in Australia, set out to explore treatments off...
2022-09-2646 min
Live Long with Peter BowesPeter Ward: Eternal life or living for today?Do you want to live forever? Or do you prefer to focus on living for as long as possible while enjoying the best of health? Lifetime aspirations come in many forms and are often merged together - or confused - under the banner of human longevity. Some are more realistic than others. In his new book, The Price of Immortality: The Race to Live Forever, the British journalist, Peter Ward, teases apart the many interventions being touted as possible 'cures' for aging or tools to help us live on and on. He explores the work of "tech v...
2022-07-1339 min
Live Long with Peter BowesCatharine Arnston: Eating algae to age betterCould eating algae be the secret weapon many of us have been searching for in the pursuit of longevity? The microscopic form of life is consumed as part of a balanced diet is in some parts of the world, but it is also being hailed as a superfood that could help us age better. Of course there is nothing new about algae, which are photosynthetic microorganisms that live in water and grow hydroponically, that is, without soil. The common image is of an icky green film on ponds or areas of stagnant water, but algae grown specifically for consumption, a...
2022-06-2140 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJanne Karin Sande & Stuart Phillips: Boosting omega-3 intake without fish oil burpsMake sure you're getting your daily dose of fish oil. It is one of the basic rules of nutrition and there is no argument that omega-3 fatty acids are very important for our health. But those fishy burps are irksome. The science behind - and our understanding of omega-3 oils - has come a long way. In today's episode we're going to explore how nano-dispersion technology is being used to fuel our bodies with a new smoothie, EO3 (Enhanced Omega-3), without the downside of unpleasant belching. In collaboration with EO3, LLAMA brought together the company's founder, Janne Karin Sande, w...
2022-06-0834 min
Live Long with Peter BowesSteven Clausnitzer: Freezing stem cells to slow the aging processWhat if we could stop time and preserve the biological potential of our younger selves? It is the goal of Forever Labs, a US company that stores stem cells for possible use in later life, to combat age-related disease and, perhaps, aging itself. The company collects and cryo-preserves stem cells so they can be used in future health treatments and therapies, should medical advances allow it. In this interview Steven Clausnitzer, who founded the company in 2015, explains his vision that illnesses occurring in the years to come, could be treated, or even prevented, through the use of stem cells t...
2022-06-0333 min
Live Long with Peter BowesDave Paul: Walk, talk and live longAn hour-long walk, before breakfast, is my favorite daily habit. It is a routine that I rarely miss and one which I credit for much of my current health and vitality. For all the latest diet, exercise and supplementation interventions, the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other is, for me, a hugely rewarding lifestyle trail. The benefits of walking are widely documented although the motivation needed to develop a regular practice can be elusive. Dave Paul, an American radio host currently living in the state of South Carolina, is on a mission to promote...
2022-05-2541 min
Live Long with Peter BowesMarie Ruggles: Using food as medicine for longevityWe are what we eat. So goes the proverbial saying. But to what extent does the food on our plate determine the quality of our health now and for the rest of our lives? Marie Ruggles is a clinical nutritionist and the author of Optimize Your Immune System: Create Health and Resilience with a Kitchen Pharmacy. In this LLAMA podcast interview we explore what it means to use the kitchen pantry to promote robust health. From whole foods to superfoods, supplements to sunlight, Marie shares natural wellness strategies and practical options for vibrant longevity. Interview recorded: February 16, 2022 | Rea...
2022-05-1140 min
Live Long with Peter BowesNick Engerer: Biohacking through the lens of longevityEvery now and then we find a kindred spirit in life. In the field of longevity research, Nick Engerer, PhD, lives and breathes the healthy aging aspirations embodied by the LLAMA podcast. The creator of Longevity Blog is on a mission to optimize his wellbeing through self-experimentation and science-based interventions. Crucially, he is also driven to share his knowledge to help everyone make lifestyle decisions that promote good health and vitality. In this interview Nick explains his real-world goal of nurturing his longevity through a data-driven analysis of the latest research. He also discusses the...
2022-04-2753 min
Live Long with Peter BowesNadine Artemis: Joining the dots between health and beautyBeauty, radiant health and the human body and have been inexorably linked. But to what extent do modern-day, beauty-related practices, enhance our well-being, or even our longevity? Early in life, Nadine Artemis became fascinated by the intersecting worlds of beauty, essential oils and a desire to live a long healthy life. She specializes in aromachology, the study of odors and the way they influence human behavior. Based in Ontario, Canada the creator of the health and beauty shop, Living Libations, is also a prolific writer, on topics ranging from organic beauty products to holistic dental care. In this LLAMA podca...
2022-04-1344 min
Live Long with Peter BowesGreg Dennis: A family doctor's epiphany over how to achieve optimum healthWhat happens when a devoted meat-eater spends an hour in conversation with a fellow podcaster, who lives by a plant-based diet? In this episode of the LLAMA podcast, I meet Dr. Greg Dennis, a family practice physician from Oklahoma City, who also podcasts about health and fitness. We quiz each other about our longevity-focussed lifestyles - highlighting the significant differences and similarities in our regimes. Dr. Dennis explains the action he took when he realized that his patients were not getting any healthier, under the traditional "standard of care," and how it led to his weekly podcast, Fit Rx. We a...
2022-03-301h 00
Live Long with Peter BowesJohn Whyte: Covid’s silver lining?How many times have you turned to a search engine to diagnose your latest ache and pain? Perhaps you visit the doctor and leave the surgery confused and befuddled? Finding and implementing accurate health information - especially preventative measures - can be extremely challenging. It's hard to know what to believe online and some medical professionals are not known for their communication skills. In this LLAMA podcast episode Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, explains the business of sharing reliable advice. In a world where information travels fast, how do we navigate the myriad sources and figure ou...
2022-03-1638 min
Live Long with Peter BowesGil Blander: Ultra-personalized health and lifestyle guidanceThere is a plethora of science-backed information about how to optimize our health and wellbeing. The challenge, for most of us, is how to filter it and then apply the latest knowledge and innovations to our own lives. There is undoubtedly a future in personalized medicine and the use of artificial intelligence, to guide our lifestyle decisions. InsideTracker is a health platform that curates peer-reviewed science and combines it with cutting edge technology, to provide insights for its users. The goal is to make it easier to reach informed decisions about how best to live our lives. Gil Blander, Phd...
2022-03-0241 min
Live Long with Peter BowesAndrew G. Marshall: Aging in a meaningful wayWhat is it about life that makes it worth living? Sure, living a long time with good health and vitality is an aspirational goal, but do you know how to age in a meaningful way? In fact, what is it about living that gives it value and substance? Are we able to mine the wisdom of our years to enhance life's experiences as we grow older? Andrew G. Marshall is marital therapist, a prolific author of books and host of the podcast, The Meaningful Life. In this LLAMA podcast conversation, Andrew, who is based in Berlin, discusses his longtime...
2022-02-1639 min
Live Long with Peter BowesMary Flett: I don't feel that oldAging with finesse sounds infinitely more desirable than the humdrum process of simply getting older. The language we use in describing the aging process is all important. Perhaps even more important is having a plan, as we age. Even though we "don't feel that old" there is an inevitability about the passing years - despite the latest science-backed interventions that may help us slow down the process. Clinical psychologist, Dr. Mary Flett, has spent much of her career analyzing the way we value ourselves as we grow older, how we connect with others as we age, and t...
2022-02-0241 min
Live Long with Peter BowesDavid Marcinek: Improving muscle endurance to age betterMuscle endurance can be improved, in older adults, without physical exercise, according to the results of a new clinical trial. Scientists in the US and Switzerland say their research suggests supplementation with a gut metabolite, known as urolithin A, may counteract age-associated muscle decline. This is significant as a potential intervention that could slow the onset of frailty in older people, and prolong healthspan. The study, sponsored by the Swiss life science company, Amazentis (also sponsors of this podcast), was conduced at the University of Washington Medical Center and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
2022-01-2143 min
Live Long with Peter BowesAlan Graves: Mission to extend healthy lifespanThere are myriad lifestyle, dietary and exercise interventions that could lead to a longer healthspan and compressed morbidity. Preventing chronic disease, as we age, is crucial but longevity science is also focused on shorter terms goals, such as staying physically and mentally healthy, today and tomorrow. Alan Graves is the CEO of Do Not Age, a UK-based longevity research company , which has the stated mission of extending healthy lifespan for as many people as possible. In this LLAMA podcast, Alan explains why he promotes a combination of lifestyle interventions, which are free to implement, and targeted supplementation, to...
2022-01-1939 min
Live Long with Peter BowesSergey Young: Longevity in a pill to fight aging?Longevity science has been moving at breakneck speed in recent years, reinforcing the view of some innovators that we are on the cusp of a 200-year lifespan. Whether it be longevity in a pill, artificial organs or gene therapy to cure diseases, recent breakthroughs suggest many of us already have the tools needed to live much longer and better. Sergey Young is a longevity investor and visionary with a mission to extend healthy lifespans of at least a billion people. He founded the Longevity Vision Fund to accelerate life extension through technological innovations and recently published his book, The Sc...
2022-01-0747 min
Live Long with Peter BowesKatharine Esty: Unexpected happiness as we ageAs families spend time together over the holidays, who is the happiest person in the room? Grandma, grandad? Growing old gets a bad rap but studies have shown that as people age, they enjoy some of their best days. There is no need to dread your next big birthday, says Katharine Esty, a psychologist and author of Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness. Dr. Esty, at 87, only recently closed her psychotherapy practice, but her life remains full of purpose and meaning, with the publication of her latest book, and a...
2021-12-2933 min
Live Long with Peter BowesPhil Cavell: Midlife cycling, fizzing with energyOlder cyclists often try to push the boundaries of athletic prowess as they pursue their life-long, or new-found passion. But is it wise to continue running the engine indefinitely? Phil Cavell is the author of The Midlife Cyclist and the co-founder of Cyclefit, a UK-based company dedicated to cycling analysis and biomechanics. In this LLAMA podcast interview the veteran club cyclist discuses the art and the science of riding. He shares a barefoot cyclist's enthusiasm for the sport and explains why attitude, diet, sleep, alcohol consumption - or lack of it - all matter, in the quest to be a...
2021-12-1435 min
Live Long with Peter BowesRichard Leider: Who are you and what do you want?Achieving a great age, with good health and vitality, is at the heart of everything we discuss on this podcast. But who are we, as human beings? What is our purpose and what is the difference between getting old and growing old? Richard Leider, founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, is one of America’s preeminent executive-life coaches. He has spent a lifetime trying to better understand the components of life that really matter. His book, Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Old? dissects the aging path, from adulthood to elderhood. In this LLAMA podcast interview with P...
2021-11-2541 min
Modern HealthspanAKG Extends Healthspan and Lifespan Prof Gordon Lithgow Interview Series Ep3In Episode 3 Dr. Lithgow introduces AKG, or Alpha Ketoglutarate and talks about a recent trial that they did with mice. In the trial they saw both increased lifespan and healthspan, mostly in the female mice.
Dr. Gordon Lithgow, is a professor and vice president of Academic Affairs at the Buck Institute. Dr. Lithgow's research focuses on uncovering genes and small molecules that prolong lifespan through enhanced molecular stability. Dr. Lithgow has been recognized with a Glenn Award for Research in Biological Mechanisms of Aging and the Tenovus Award for Biomedical Research.
2021-10-1115 min
Live Long with Peter BowesLLAMA LIVE! Lifestyle hacks for longevityIt's often the little things that help us most. Enhancing our wellbeing and living better usually starts with baby steps. Small changes - you could call them lifestyle hacks - can make a big difference to both our physical and mental health.In our latest LLAMA LIVE! conversation, via @TwitterSpaces, we discussed the ways we can kickstart a healthier life by implementing small, progressive changes to the way we live our lives. We cover everything from early morning walking, sunlight, and balance as we age, to hot organic cocoa, continuous glucose monitoring and dancing while d...
2021-10-0129 min
Live Long with Peter BowesLLAMA LIVE! What the heck is healthspan?Healthspan - what is it and why is it important? This is our second LLAMA LIVE! - a Twitter Spaces conversation about human longevity. Host Peter Bowes chats with Dr. Jonathan Sullivan, owner and Clinical Director, Greysteel Strength and ConditioningStefan Zavalin, a doctor of physical therapy and owner of Love to Move, a consulting company which offers advice for environment design and physical wellness in the workplace.The Live Long and Master Aging podcast shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind you...
2021-09-2428 min
Live Long with Peter BowesLLAMA LIVE! Longevity lessons from Covid-19This is our first LLAMA LIVE! episode - a Twitter Spaces conversation about human longevity, healthspan and lessons learned from Covid-19. Dr. Felice Gersh, an integrative medicine specialist, based in Irvine, California, joined Peter Bowes for a live discussion, earlier today. The conversation, published here as a podcast, covers children and Covid, immunity, obesity, inflammation, resilience through exercise and the way ahead, as we emerge from the pandemic. There will be more Twitter Spaces LLAMA LIVE! conversations over the coming weeks, featuring a wide range of guests and thought-leaders in the longevity space. We're open to...
2021-09-1730 min
Live Long with Peter BowesBarton Scott: Expanding life's timelineMineral deficiencies can have a crippling impact on our everyday health and vitality, as well as long term implications for healthspan. The food we eat and the environments we live in, play a critical role in maintaining a delicate balance of chemicals that sustain life. But even the most ideal-sounding diet can fall short of providing an essential mix of minerals. Barton Scott discovered the hard way, through ill health, that he suffered from chronic deficiencies that were severely impacting his quality of life. Myriad dietary interventions failed to resolve his issues and prompted Barton to apply his knowledge, as a...
2021-09-1540 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJim LaValle: Research your health like it's your next carDeveloping a health strategy to navigate the decades ahead can be a daunting task. In fact, many people focus on their wellbeing only when ill health strikes and an intervention is needed to tackle sickness. Jim LaValle, a California-based clinical pharmacist, health educator and the author of Cracking the Metabolic Code: 9 Keys to Optimal Health, is on a mission to demystify the process. The founder of Metabolic Code, a health evaluation program that creates a plan of action for people to live and feel better, Jim is a proponent of precision medicine. In this LLAMA podcast conversation with Peter Bow...
2021-09-0137 min
Live Long with Peter BowesDmitry Kaminskiy: Freezing the aging processWhat if we all had a personal, digital avatar to guide and nurture our lives, as we pursue a long healthspan? The concept, in a world of personalized medicine, could become a reality, according to future-thinker and longevity entrepreneur Dmitry Kaminskiy. The London-based investor and co founder of the UK All Party Parliamentary group for Longevity focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the aging process. His latest book, Biomarkers of Longevity, he explores the way technological advances in longevity have exploded in recent years and how breakthroughs in the science of aging will enhance our lives in the...
2021-08-1835 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJo Bhakdi: Changing the paradigm of healthcareIf only we could detect all life threatening diseases before symptoms occur and early enough to reverse the course of those conditions. We are on the cusp of being able to achieve that. Significant, recent developments, in the field of genomic testing, mean that scientists are able to pinpoint the warning signs for some major degenerative illnesses, in time to make life-saving interventions. In this episode of the LLAMA podcast, we meet Jo Bhakdi, the founder of Quantgene, a Santa Monica based team of researchers - oncologists, clinicians, technologists, data scientists and business innovators - who're working to change the...
2021-07-0750 min
Live Long with Peter BowesNora Khaldi: Plants, peptides and wallabiesThe power of food - plants in particular - to help us optimize our health and potential longevity can not be underestimated. Indeed nature itself is arguably the most powerful tool we have to thwart disease and the ravages of the aging process. Dr. Nora Khaldi is the founder of Nuritas, a Dublin based biotechnology company that's pursuing a theory that natural foods contain all the molecular tools people need to optimize their health and wellbeing. Dr. Khaldi has an ambitious goal to make revolutionary discoveries, through the study of plants, that will allow people to live healthier for lo...
2021-06-2339 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJon Pearlman: Unleashing the inner athleteFinding the most effective workout and diet regime, with the goal of getting fit and lean, is, for many, the ultimate challenge. Even elite athletes struggle as they strive to achieve their peak level of performance. Jon Pearlman, a former #1 singles player for the Harvard tennis team, learned through personal experience that athletic prowess does not come easy. The two time All-Ivy athlete and ATP-ranked touring professional, had performance setbacks as a young tennis player but he learned through his struggles and now advises others on the best way to build a healthy, lean body for life. In t...
2021-06-0954 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJenny Etnier: A lifetime of exercise to boost the brainMaking exercise a daily routine, from childhood, could be the key to preventing or slowing down some of the diseases of old age. Multiple studies have demonstrated the efficacy of physical activity, in improving cognitive health, throughout the human lifespan. Jenny Etnier is a professor of sport and exercise psychology in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina. Working with children and older adults she is an advocate for exercise to nurture the mind and stimulate a healthy brain. In this LLAMA podcast episode, with Peter Bowes, Dr. Etnier explains the lifetime benefits of physical education i...
2021-06-0238 min
Live Long with Peter BowesMorgan Levine: Using epigenetic clocks to determine biological ageWe are all used to feeling younger than our years and occasionally older than our birth date would suggest. In effect, we have two ages - chronological and biological. Chronological age simply states the number of years that we have been alive, whereas biological age is a measure of how well our bodies are performing, in relation to the rest of the population. So how is it determined? LLAMA host Peter Bowes delved into the science with Elysium Health, which has developed Index, a DNA test that tracks how fast we have been aging, based on our epi...
2021-05-2635 min
Live Long with Peter BowesDaniel Kennedy: Longevity secrets from around the worldSome of the world's healthiest people spend little or no time pondering their propensity to live a long life. They just do it. Their lifestyles are a model for longevity. There is much we can learn from these vibrant populations, in countries such as Italy, India, Japan, and (even) parts of the United States. In this episode of the LLAMA podcast with Peter Bowes, filmmaker Daniel Kennedy discusses his quest to better understand global food and ancient healing traditions. Daniel's documentary series, Healthy Long Life, is an exploratory journey around the globe and considers the discrepancy between lifespan and he...
2021-05-1942 min
Live Long with Peter BowesSandra Kaufmann: Setting the bar high to stop agingThe science of aging is so infinitely fascinating that Dr. Sandra Kaufmann decided to immerse herself in the field, as a hobby. A pediatric anesthesiologist from Florida, Dr. Kaufmann, is also an athlete who manages to fit swimming, running and rock climbing around her busy hospital schedule. Determined to enjoy physical activity for as long as possible, she decided to carry out an extensive review of the scientific literature, to better understand our bodies as we grow old. She focussed on the mechanisms of aging at a cellular level and set out to sort fact from fiction when it co...
2021-05-1231 min
Live Long with Peter BowesSimone Gibertoni & Adrian Heini: A holistic approach to healthspanEmbracing science and a holistic approach to living a healthier life, has been a hallmark of the Swiss spa-clinic, Clinique La Prairie (CLP), for the past ninety years. Known for its signature treatment, cellular therapy, the medical center opened in 1931, under the guidance of Dr Paul Niehans, an early expert in the field. Today, CLP melds cutting edge technology with a mission to help people optimize their healthspan, though advanced clinical and wellness programs. The LLAMA podcast is teaming up with CLP to discuss the big issues surrounding human longevity. In this episode, Peter Bowes is joined by C.E...
2021-05-0541 min
Modern HealthspanHuman Trials & Strategies Targeting Ageing Dr. Brian Kennedy Part 1In this show, Dr. Kennedy discusses the work he is doing in Singapore where he is taking a very practical approach to try and show, without long and expensive trials, what interventions work for extending healthspan in humans. He covers his work with the government and the trials that he will be running.
Dr. Brain Kennedy is a Professor in the Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology at National University of Singapore and Director of the Centre for Healthy Ageing at the National University Health System. From 2010 to 2016, he was the President and CEO of the Buck Institute f...
2021-05-0316 min
Live Long with Peter BowesKathleen O'Brien: Stop and smell the rosesThe art of growing old, gracefully and purposefully, preferably in rude health, is unique to us all. The journey, with its many twists and turns, involves myriad emotions, adventures and challenges. But Kathleen O'Brien says the process has been somewhat hijacked by society's growing disrespect for the elderly. In her book, Reclaim Your Right To Grow Old, the American writer and broadcaster explores the history of attitudes towards aging and suggests that society's fevered quest for longevity is misguided. In this LLAMA podcast conversation with Peter Bowes, Kathleen argues that the happiness to be found in aging is being u...
2021-04-2839 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJason Karlawish: What next for Alzheimer's disease?There has been "spectacular" progress in recent years in the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's. The progressive disease, which is the most common cause of dementia, a late-in-life decline in memory and cognitive ability, afflicts 50 million people around the world. Taking family members and other carers into account, that number increases exponentially. The condition, for which there is currently no cure, amounts to a modern day crisis, for all involved. In this episode of the LLAMA podcast, Dr Jason Karlawish, a gerontologist and professor of medicine and medical ethics and senior fellow of the Center for Bioethics at the Uni...
2021-04-2138 min
Live Long with Peter BowesLisa Levine: Embracing midlife without a crisisTurning fifty can be a wrenching experience for some people. Others discover that it is their sixtieth birthday that conjures up disturbing emotions. There is no doubt that big birthdays focus the mind on the aging process and what is often described as a midlife crisis. But should we fear the passage of time? Lisa Levine is a life coach and the author of Midlife No crisis, an insightful and entertaining exploration of the years that signpost our lives. In this LLAMA podcast conversation with Peter Bowes, Lisa explains why we should embrace "transformative" periods, instead of dreading them, and...
2021-04-1435 min
Live Long with Peter BowesAmy Temperley: Making life worth livingLiving life to the full, at any age, has been a challenge recently. To put it mildly. But if Covid has taught us anything, it is that some of life's simplest pleasures are what make life itself worth living. Therein lies a metaphor for healthy aging. Physical fitness, social contact and an active mind go a long way towards helping us live longer and better. They are also central to the ideals of Aging is Cool, a Texas-based company that helps people over fifty stay active and engaged as they age. In this LLAMA episode, Aging is Cool...
2021-04-0731 min
Modern HealthspanAlpha-Ketoglutarate, Spermidine & Rapamycin for Extending Healthspan Dr Brian Kennedy Part IIn this video Professor Kennedy elaborates on the drugs that he is using in his lab and in his trials, including alpha-ketoglutarate and spermidine. He also gives his views on NAD boosters and rapamycin.
Dr. Brain Kennedy is a Professor in the Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology at National University of Singapore and Director of the Centre for Healthy Ageing at the National University Health System. From 2010 to 2016, he was the President and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He remains a Professor at the Institute. Dr. Kennedy is internationally recognised for his research...
2021-03-3014 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJoan Ifland: Are food cravings shortening our lives?Why do we rush to the refrigerator during commercial breaks, while watching television? Are we really hungry or does TV fuel our addiction to foods that we know are bad for us? "Without your agreement at all, you're doing what we call the robot walk or the zombie walk to the kitchen to get something to eat," says Joan Ifland, Ph.D., author of the textbook, Processed Food Addiction. Dr. Ifland believes we are wired to snack, in response to stress, excitement and suspense, and that an addiction to sugar and processed food is making us...
2021-03-1742 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJean Ketcham: An octogenarian living dangerouslyAt the age of eighty-one, Jean Ketcham is looking forward to sky diving again, when the pandemic is over. The co-founder of Aging But Dangerous, an international women's movement promoting active, healthy aging, is on a mission to empower women over fifty to live their lives to the full. When Jean retired, she and her friend, C. Suzanne Bates, realized that their social circles were shrinking and that their friends were becoming less adventurous. Convinced that life still had much to offer, the pair set up the group to encourage women to live dangerously, as they age. In this L...
2021-03-0930 min
Live Long with Peter BowesCliff Bleustein: Walk fast, live longerIf you're a fast walker, you're likely to live longer. The correlation between walking speed and lifespan has been widely studied and is a good indicator of our general physical condition and the number of years that we are able to enjoy optimum health. "It is a wonderful predictor," says, Dr. Cliff Bleustein, Global President and CEO of AposHealth, a home based exercise program aimed at helping patients with their mobility. In this episode we delve into the importance of a healthy gait, sometimes described as the sixth vital sign. Dr. Bleustein explains the link between the natural ability...
2021-03-0231 min
Live Long with Peter BowesErin Sharoni: Optimizing diet and healthspanNutritional supplementation is one of the most frequently raised topics in relation to longevity and healthy living. But do we really need additional components in our diet, such as pterostilbene , sulforaphane and resveratrol? Scientifically validated studies suggest some dietary supplements are beneficial to our health, but how do we decide which ones to take? There are myriad considerations. To explore the subject, the LLAMA podcast is teaming up with JUVICELL, a nutraceutical product developed by US and German scientists. In this conversation with Peter Bowes, co-founder, Erin Sharoni, discusses the scientific, ethical and societal issues involved in developing a pro...
2021-02-2346 min
Live Long with Peter BowesLeslie Kenny: Biohacking and spermidine for life-enhancementAfter a diagnosis of lupus, in her 30s, Leslie Kenny was told she had a life expectancy of five years. The prognosis focussed the Berkeley and Harvard grad's mind like never before. Long before biohacking was a thing, Leslie set about changing her lifestyle, embracing safe, natural solutions, in a fight for her life. Now 56, she is aging well, healthy and a fully signed up biohacker. She is the founder of Oxford Healthspan, a UK-based company, working with leading scientists to identify safe compounds as nutritional supplements. In this LLAMA podcast conversation with Peter Bowes, Leslie discusses her own...
2021-01-2742 min
Live Long with Peter BowesChip Conley: Wisdom, curiosity and the modern elderAs we push the boundaries of human longevity and our expectations for lifespan, mid-life is going to be different. Our healthy, vibrant decades are being extended. The goal of enjoying more fulfilling years, free of diseases and physical decline is becoming a reality. The trajectory of our lives is changing. Chip Conley is a veteran executive in the hospitality industry, formerly Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy with Airbnb and a prolific writer. He's also the founder of the Modern Elder Academy, a self-styled school for midlife wisdom and the author of Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Eld...
2021-01-0840 min
Live Long with Peter BowesNichola Conlon: Stimulating the body to repair itselfThe body's unique ability to repair itself, with a little outside help, is the focus of a growing sphere of longevity science. One area of research concerns a molecule, known as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), which plays a key role in many biological processes. NAD+ declines as we age, but research has shown that, through supplementation, youthful levels can be restored, helping us to age better. In this episode, Dr Nichola Conlon, a molecular biologist and co-founder of Nuchido Laboratories, based in North -East England, discusses her mission to develop nutraceuticals to stimulate rejuvenation. In conve...
2020-12-3141 min
Live Long with Peter BowesNir Barzilai: Is aging, as we know it, over?The concept of healthspan - the number of years that we enjoy optimum health - has come a long way, in recent years. In fact, Dr. Nir Barzilai, founding director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, believes we are "ushering in a future where the norm will be for people to be healthy, active and mentally sharp, during the last quarter of their lives." In his new book, Age Later: Healthspan, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity, he argues that aging can be "targeted, improved and even cured," and that it sho...
2020-11-3042 min
Live Long with Peter BowesBlair Baldwin: Getting old and running out of moneyWhat if we run out of money, as we get older? If we live a very long, healthy and active life, will we be able to afford the kind of lifestyle that we aspire to, as a nonagenarian or centenarian? The so-called longevity risk poses a dilemma for many people. The goal is to enjoy a vibrant healthspan but it could prove to be expensive. In this episode of the Live Long and Master Aging podcast we discuss the financial side of living a very long life. We also meet LLAMA’s new sponsor, AgeUp, a nov...
2020-10-2033 min
Live Long with Peter BowesJohan Auwerx: Enjoying youthful vitality as we ageEventually, we will all face the challenges that come with old age. We will have less strength and energy than we once had. But what if it were possible to rekindle the drive and physical endurance of youth as we grow older? Prof. Johan Auwerx directs the Laboratory for Integrated and Systems Physiology at École Polytechnique Fédérale (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he studies the mechanisms that control how metabolisms are controlled and the factors that make them more or less effective. Focussing on longevity, his team is using multiple animal species to test a spec...
2020-08-2550 min
Live Long with Peter BowesA novel molecule to promote longevity | Patrick AebischerThis episode of the Live Long and Master Aging podcast is the first in a series produced in association with the Swiss life science company, Amazentis. It will explore the history of the company and the science behind its goal of promoting healthy aging. Professor Patrick Aebischer, chairman and co-founder of Amazentis, is a medical doctor, neuroscientist and longtime researcher. He has held distinguished positions in his home country of Switzerland, as President of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and in the United States at Brown University in Providence. In this interview we explore how an ide...
2020-07-0847 min
Live Long with Peter BowesMolly Maloof - continuous glucose monitoring to optimize health spanMolly Maloof is a medical doctor based in San Francisco, where she serves as the Head of Medical Science for Sano Intelligence, a company developing a real-time continuous glucose monitoring patch. Dr. Maloof is a strong proponent of using biomarkers, particularly glucose levels, which she describes as the “ultimate lifestyle biomarker,” as a tool to improve a person's health and nurture their longevity. By analyzing specific biomarkers, which also include vitamin D levels, sex hormone metabolism and cortisol metabolism, Dr. Maloof’s private medical practice focusses of lifestyle changes for her patients. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, she dis...
2018-09-181h 03
Live Long with Peter BowesCarol Rosenstein - mending minds through the power of musicCarol Rosenstein is the cofounder of Music Mends Minds. Launched in Los Angeles, with her husband Irwin, the nonprofit organization creates musical groups for people with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and similar disorders..Music is a universal language that bridges cultures, defies barriers and brings joy to our lives. However, for those with neurological conditions, music can do much more than elevate a person's mood. Some group members have demonstrated a level of coordination and coherency they hadn't displayed in years, according to Carol. She believes it's all thanks to the power of music.In this LLAMA podc...
2018-09-0334 min
Live Long with Peter BowesAndrius Baskys: Calorie restriction to extend healthspanDr. Andrius Baskys (@MindThisMind) adopted a lifestyle of calorie restriction because he wanted to improve his health as a middle-aged man. The Lithuanian-born psychiatrist and neuroscientist studies aging and interventions to reverse it. A prolific writer and former clinical professor of health sciences at the University of California, Riverside, Dr. Baskys currently practices as a gero-psychiatrist, treating mental disorders in the elderly. He permanently restricts his caloric intake because he believes it will optimize his everyday health and chances of living a long, disease-free life. In this in-depth interview he describes his daily regimen, its apparent health benefits and...
2017-09-1137 min