Apr 22
Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness
In an encore of one of our top episodes ever, Dr. Zoffness is back to chat about her brand new book, Tell Me Where It Hurts. PAIN. What is it? Where does it come from? And how can we hurt less? Which hurts more, a kidney stone or heartache? Why does chronic pain persist? Can we t ... Show More
1h 42m
Feb 2025
How Long Can Humans Live? Insights from Dr. Jay Olshansky
<p>In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Jay Olshansky, a leading professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and a renowned expert in aging and biodemography. Together, they delve into the science of longevity, exploring how public health ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 2019
#046 Dr. Elissa Epel on Telomeres and the Role of Stress Biology in Cellular Aging
<p><strong>Elissa Epel</strong></p> <p>Elissa Epel, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco where she serves as the director of the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center.</p> <p>Her research centers on the mechanisms of ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2024
260: How to Slow Down Aging with Chris Mirabile
Can you really slow down the rate at which you age? In this episode, we delve into the realm of longevity health with Chris Mirabelli, a renowned entrepreneur and longevity expert. Tune in to discover actionable tips for optimizing your own health span, including why the Mediterr ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2024
Why can't my dog live as long as me?
As we enter our teenage years, many of us feel like life is just getting started. But for dogs, celebrating a ‘teen’ birthday is a sign of old age, entering a phase when things start slowing down. Listener Susan was besotted with her beloved corgi Copper John and wants to know wh ... Show More
28m 44s
Mar 2025
The Science, Evolution, and Future of Lifespan and Healthspan with Dr. Michael Ringel
<p>On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander speaks with Dr. Michael Ringel, COO of Life Biosciences, about the science of aging and longevity. Michael discusses how evolution influences lifespan and why aging occurs. He explains the trade-off between resource alloc ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2025
The Path to a 1,000-Year Lifespan with Dr. Aubrey de Grey
<p>In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a biomedical gerontologist, to explore the frontiers of aging research and lifespan extension. Dr. de Grey shares his work identifying and addressing the seven major categories of agi ... Show More
53m 55s
How long can we live? How much of aging is genetics vs. environment? What does oral hygiene have to do with brain health? What causes Alzheimer’s? How do turtles and naked mole rats live so long? Are there any proven strategies for living a longer life? What's up with whiskey and eggs? World-renowned aging expert and biogerontologist Dr. Caleb "Tuck" Finch t ... Show More