In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Albert-László Barabási, Professor at Northeastern University, to explore how networks shape health, aging, and nutrition. Barabási explains how biological and social networks influence resilience, robustness, and our ability to recover from stress or disease. He describes aging a ... Show More
Nov 5
Building Joyspan: How Purpose and Connection Extend Healthspan with Dr. Kerry Burnight
<p>In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Kerry Burnight, Gerontologist, Chief Gerontologist, New York Times best-selling author, and researcher. They explore what it truly means to age well, focusing less on resisting the passage of time ... Show More
57m 26s
Oct 22
Why Sleep Trumps Exercise for Long-Term Health with Dr. Florence Comite
<p>In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Gil Blander sits down with Florence Comite, MD, physician-scientist and founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Healthy Longevity. They explore why a one-size-fits-all approach to longevity falls short and how pers ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 8
Building a Blueprint for Longer Lives Through Public Policy
<p>In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host, Dr. Gil Blander, sits down with Dylan Livingston, CEO at the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives, and Dr. Brenda Eap to explore how public policy shapes the future of aging research. Dylan and Brendan share how their team pushes ... Show More
59m 33s
Jun 2025
The Importance of Weight Training, Protein, and Muscle
Muscle plays a powerful role in keeping us healthy and living longer, but most people start losing it after age 30—and that loss can drive chronic disease and early aging. The good news is that strength training and eating enough protein can help prevent this decline, improve blo ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2025
The workout that builds muscle, boosts your brain and slows down aging | Dr. Andy Galpin
Strength training is often associated with bodybuilding, but its benefits go far beyond muscle growth. Research shows that strength training supports cardiovascular health, enhances brain function, and is a strong predictor of longevity. In this episode, Professor Andy Galpin joi ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2025
Why Protein Isn’t Always Enough: Anabolic Resistance, Obesity, and Protein Efficiency | Dr. Nick Burd
Muscle health isn’t just about how much protein you eat—it’s about how your body uses it. And for people with obesity or advancing age, that process can become less effective, even with optimal nutrition. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Nick Burd, one of the world’s leading r ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2024
#097 The Science of Protein and Its Role in Longevity, Cancer, Aging, and Building Muscle
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41m 53s
Apr 2025
Dr. Michael Ormsbee: Food Timing, Nutrition & Supplements for Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Recovery
My guest is Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and integrative physiology and the director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine at Florida State University. We explore how pre-sleep nutrition affects fat metabolism, muscle growth, performance, and re ... Show More
2h 32m
Jul 2024
Is Skeletal Muscle the Secret to Lifelong Health? | Dr. Mike Israetel
I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel, founder of RP Strength, to discuss the crucial role of skeletal muscle in health and longevity. We delve into the science behind muscle hypertrophy, strength maintenance, and why building muscle is essential as we age. Dr. Israetel shares eviden ... Show More
1h 23m
Aug 2024
2673: How Does Protein Improve Your Fitness? by David Cameron-Smith of Les Mills on Muscle Repair & Gut Health
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David Cameron-Smith delves into the crucial role proteins play in fitness, explaining how different amino acids, such ... Show More
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