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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...
2026-02-0950 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 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...
2025-02-1936 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...
2024-05-1439 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...
2024-04-1548 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