Longevity by Design

Recent studies highlight the role of specific longevity agents like rapamycin in slowing the aging process in animal models. Namely, scientists believe that rapamycin, proper nutrition, and caloric restriction may slow down the aging process in animal models and may be transferable to human health. In the latest episode of Longevity by Design, our co-hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, are j...

In recent years, aging research has shifted its focus from lifespan to healthspan to understand the processes that define aging. Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum’s research investigates the fundamental pathways and genes that determine how we age.   In the latest episode of Longevity by Design, our co-hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, are joined by Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum, professor at the University of...

One topic that Longevity by Design guests can agree on is that sirtuin-6 (SIRT6) plays a protective role in aging and age-related conditions. Dr. Haim Cohen’s lab researches sirtuins, a class of enzymes involved in longevity and aging. He’s specifically interested in SIRT6 and its protective role in the aging process, as well as age-related conditions like cancer, insulin resistance, inflammation,...

Inspired by the great unknowns of the brain, Dr. Andrew Huberman pursued neuroscience. From there, he realized that his passion also lay in the art of conveying scientific information in a way that scientists and non-scientists alike can understand.  In the latest episode of Longevity by Design, our co-hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, are joined by Dr. Andrew Huberman. Dr. Andrew Huberman...

Did you know that there are species of whales that can live to be over 200 years old? Or that naked mole rats can live up to ten times longer than other mice? These facts and more led scientist Dr. Vera Gorbunova to investigate the mechanisms behind long-lived species and how these can be applied to what we know about aging in humans.  In the latest episode of Longevity by Design, our co-hosts, Dr...

We can’t rely on the magical elixir of life to stay forever young and healthy, but we can change certain lifestyle habits associated with premature aging.  In the latest episode of Longevity by Design, our co-hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, are joined by Dr. Brian Kennedy, Professor of Biochemistry and Physiology at the National University of Singapore, to discuss his approach to longevi...

Should the elderly engage in physical activity? How do nutrient needs change throughout the lifespan? Researchers and scientists worldwide strive to get revolutionary answers to top aging questions. Our guest is one of them.  In this episode of the Longevity by Design podcast, our co-hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, are joined by Dr. William Evans, adjunct professor of Human Nutrition at...

Dr. David Sinclair is a world-renowned scientist with a rich background in genetics and longevity research. Dr. David Sinclair, Ph. D., A.O. is a geneticist at Harvard Medical School and a Co-founder and Co-chief editor of the journal Aging. He's an inventor on 35 patents and has received more than 35 awards and honors. We're proud to have him on our team as the Chairman of the InsideTra...

The Founding Director of Yale University's Yale-Griffin prevention research center, Dr. David Katz, joins our hosts, Dr. Gil Blender and Ashley Reaver, to discuss the importance of a healthy lifestyle in increasing longevity. We need to prioritize prevention in healthcare. A more preventative approach to health could help postpone and even prevent severe conditions from developing.  There are...

How and why do we age? Is aging reversible? These are some of the most critical questions in biology. Fortunately for us, researchers and scientists across the world strive to get some revolutionary answers. Our guest is one of them. Danica Chen is a Professor of Metabolic Biology, Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology at the University of California at Berkeley. Even though she originally intende...