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Mark Scholz: Prostate health, cancer and longevity Dec 02, 2019

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Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly occurring diseases in men. There is a high survival rate and living a long life with the condition is possible for many men. There are also lifestyle changes that could delay the onset of the disease and help men achieve a long health span - the number of years they enjoy optimum health. Dr. Mark Scholz is a prostate cancer specialist and a strong advocate for patient empowerment. In this LLAMA podcast interview Dr. Scholz explains why a prostate cancer diagnosis is far being a death sentence and how rapidly changing medical technology is changing the way doctors treat the disease.
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In this interview we cover:

The basics: What function does the prostate perform?
Why prostate cancer is considered a “low grade” cancer.
Aging and prostate health.
The choices available to men with prostate-related problems.
Prostate cancer - how serious is it and what are the implications for medium and longterm health?
Why the prostate cancer industry is a multibillion dollar affair.
Urinary health and longevity.
PSA - what it means and why PSA testing requires "a lot of sophistication" to extract full value out of the result.
Supplements, diet and lifestyle.
Health span versus life span.

The Live Long and Master Aging podcast shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind you should consult your doctor.

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The Live Long podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Pomegranates, muscle mass and healthy aging | Anurag Singh Oct 23, 2019

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Frailty and a decline in overall physical strength are irksome signs of aging. Regular exercise is essential to maintain optimum muscle mass and movement, but are there other interventions that could curb age-related muscle weakening? A Swiss biotech startupis developing a supplement that could slow down the process, by replacing damaged mitochondria, the parts of cells that generate energy. It turns out that a key component could be a chemical produced by the gut microbiome, when we eat pomegranates and strawberries. In this LLAMA podcast with Peter Bowes, Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer with Amazentis, explains the background to this developing science and its potential to help older people maintain an independent lifestyle for longer.
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In this interview we cover:

Research at Amazentis and company mission
Dr. Singh’s transition from medical practice to medical research
The role of mitochondria - the cellular powerhouses - and link to muscle dysfunction or decline
Analysing the mitochondrial health of frail vs older, active adults.
The connection between pomegranates, strawberries and nuts - and mitochondrial health.
The role of urolithin A and why it could be a valuable dietary supplement.
Why microbiome health is linked to muscle strength.
Why optimal diet is not equal to optimal health.
The role of mitophagy.
Animal studies suggesting urolithin A supplementation promotes enhanced endurance and better mitochondrial function.
What the first clinical studies with older, minimally active human subjects show.
The current fascination with longevity research and desire to function better for longer.

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Dian Griesel: Silver, disobedient and rockin’ Oct 09, 2019

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There are some people who just ooze optimism. Approaching life with a positive and inquisitive attitude is half the battle, when it comes to aging with vigor and purpose. It also helps to be a little defiant and rebellious - if not, downright disobedient. Writer, businesswoman and model, Dian Griesel, has embraced the power of living agelessly through her blog, Silver Disobedience. The author of The Silver Disobedience Playbook: 365 Inspirations for Living and Loving Agelessly, she delivers a daily dose of wisdom and pithy observations about life and aging. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, Dian shares the inspiration behind her gregarious attitude towards aging. She also invites us to the party of a lifetime.
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In this interview we cover:

Does disobedience come with age?
Being enthusiastic rather than disillusioned with age.
Seeking inspiration from Mick Jagger.
Being honest about aging.
Social media and living life as if it were a reality show.
The value of taking a deep breath and putting yourself first.
Why young people are “terrified” of aging.
Embracing the treadmill desk.
Keeping it close to earth: Avocados, nuts, fruits and vegetables.
The power of collective consciousness.
Listening to the conversations of others for inspiration.
The power of community and rockin’ out together at 100.
Committing to do something every day, like a blog.

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Joel Einhorn: Extracting the nectar out of life Aug 31, 2019

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Joel Einhorn lives life at a pace that sometimes defies gravity. The extreme sports enthusiast is an avid athlete - a cyclist, snowboarder and surfer. His enthusiasm for the fast life almost ended in tragedy while training for an ironman triathlon, but the accident, in Prague, ended up opening Joel’s eyes to a new world of medicine. The founder and CEO of HANAH, a supplement company that embraces ancient wisdom and modern day science, is on a mission to preserve - and make more accessible - healing techniques from eastern medicine. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, Joel reveals the aha moments that inspired his journey from severely injured cyclist to wellness entrepreneur.

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In this interview we cover:

Joel’s childhood and influences.
Being the kid always looking out of the window.
Sports, acting and the quintessential American life.
Being an early adopter of computer tech.
Going from casual athlete to ironman addict.
Organising life and systems with military precision to optimise time for living life to the full.
The accident in 2008 that turned out to be a major turning point in Joel’s life.
Racing through life, taking a few risks and then… a near-death accident that led to a life-changing attitude towards living.
Joel’s introduction to eastern medicine and the healing power of herbal medicines.
The healing ‘secrets' of elite athletes.
Fasting - the fountain of youth?
What is Ayurvedic medicine and what happens during panchakarma treatments?
Creating and building HANAH for high functioning humans.
Tackling the decision fatigue that comes with trying to live a healthier life

Warning: Fasting can be extremely dangerous and result in death. It is not appropriate for everyone. Speak to your doctor before adopting a new diet or fasting regime.

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Get strong and live like crazy | Fred Bartlit Aug 14, 2019

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Fred Bartlit is on a mission to re-define aging. A distinguished U.S. Army commander and high profile trial lawyer - he represented two American presidents - Fred is now 87 and a passionate advocate for strength training as we grow old. The author of Choosing the Strong Path: Reversing the Downward Spiral of Aging, is, by his own admission, obsessed with pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Fred’s mantra is that if we “get strong” everything else will fall into place. In this LLAMA podcast interview he explains his philosophy that strength drives everything - in life and business - and why men, especially “big shots” from the world of business, are less inclined than women to follow his advice.
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In this interview we cover:

Fred’s aspirations to remain strong and active into his 90s.
How medical science, he believes, fails to focus on optimum health over 75.
Life expectancy versus health expectancy.
Fred was selected by two U.S. Presidents of different parties to represent them in high profile cases.
He represented President George W. Bush in the 2001 U.S. Presidential election 'hanging chad' trial.
Fred was selected to be the president’s chief counsel for Barack Obama’s National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.
How Fred’s future wife warned him that his exercise regime, at 50, would leave him a corpse at 60.
How lifting heavy weights transformed Fred’s body.
Why he was inspired to pursue research into sarcopenia, chronic diseases, fatigue, falls, and early death.
Why he came to the conclusion that there is direct correlation between strength and happiness.
How Fred escaped being a “fat old fool” at the country club.
Fred’s diet of brightly coloured vegetables and fruit.
What does "a pot belly can not lead men” mean?
Getting up at 3.30 AM and working out every day.
Still working as an active trial lawyer at 87
Why men won’t acknowledge their age-related frailties.
How you can avoid the downward spiral of aging.

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Running, red wine and orchids | Zab Mosenifar Aug 01, 2019

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This is our 100th episode and we’re delighted to celebrate the milestone with a remarkable man. Zab Mosenifar, MD, recently completed his 100th marathon at the age of 70 and he personifies the art of living a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Dr. Mosenifar, professor and executive vice chair of the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, is addicted to running. Next week he heads to California’s Death Valley, to run in grueling heat that would see most of us wilt in a second. It is the kind of “insane” challenge that motivates the doctor, who still works full-time and says he relishes living a modest life, focussed on his job and running. In this interview we discuss Dr. Mosenifar’s 50 miles-per-week regimen, his love of red wine, orchids and a busy life. We also find out why he is a stickler for punctuality; prefers driving in the middle lane; and why he gets a “special pleasure from monotony.”

In this interview we cover:

Dr. Mosenifar’s 50 miles-per-week running regime.
Running the Santa Monica mountain trails early in the morning, seven days a week.
The runner’s high.
Entering a zen-like state and enjoying the euphoria of running.
Living a meat-free lifestyle.
Getting a “special pleasure from monotony” and enjoying a frugal lifestyle.
Are we really designed to run long distances?
The “hidden factor” that allows some people to keep on running.
Sharing a bottle of wonderful red wine.
Eating the same meals every day.
Why associating with all generations helps promote longevity.
Appreciating that life is precious and why there should be no bad days.
Balancing a busy work schedule with an active life and family activities.
Career longevity at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles.
The “heart-wrenching” period treating patients with AIDS during the early days of the disease.
Studying the complexities of smoking.
Understanding aging through marathon running.
The plus side of an obsessive, compulsive personality.
Thinking about longevity, how to approach the next chapter and acknowledging the realistic decline that comes with aging.

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Steven Petrow: I will never get old Jul 01, 2019

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We will all get old, if we are lucky. Aging is a privilege, but facing up to the inevitable lifestyle changes, could leave some of us in denial. Steven Petrow is an award-winning journalist and author, best known for his candid essays in the Washington Post and New York Times, focussing on what it’s like to grow old. In this LLAMA podcast interview, recorded at TEDMED, Steven reflects on the aging process through the eyes of his parents and his own aspirations. He also discusses the challenges posed by loneliness, declining mobility and old age for LGBTQ people.
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In this interview we cover:

Lessons and stories from the way parents live and age.
Family tensions and a father’s frustration at growing old.
Defiance over getting old.
Like father, like son - shared traits as we age.
Stupid things we won’t do as we get old.
Illness denial and death denial.
Acting our age.
Is death to be feared or is it just another stage of life.
Slow down and retire or turn 60 and speed up.
Multi-generational living, to stay young at heart.
Staying busy and living long.
The scourge on loneliness.
Why the LGBTQ Stonewall generation is being forced back into the closet as they seek care in assisted living facilities.

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Tara Gadomski: Exposing the futility of 'anti-aging' Jun 13, 2019

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Anti-aging - who needs it? Surely, striving to master or embrace the aging process is better than trying to defy it? It is a philosophy we at Live Long and Master Aging share with Tara Gadomski, writer, filmmaker and director of a new short film, Signs of Aging. The story explores, through dark humor, the methods used to sell so-called anti-aging products to older women. A powerful message emerges about the appreciation of life over vanity. In this LLAMA podcast interview, with Peter Bowes, Tara explains her distaste for what she calls the shaming of older people, who’re beginning to show their age.
In this interview we cover:

“Shaming” older people and why the term anti-aging should be outlawed.
Why some people are made to feel like “lesser human beings ” because they don’t comply with a certain beauty standard.
Flaws, imperfections, fixes and corrections.
Letting go as you get older.
Embracing and mastering aging rather than trying to defy the process.
Telling stories with the benefit of ageing wisdom.
A story about a fictional saleswoman trying to sell ‘anti-aging’ beauty products to older women.
The myth of there being “biology to it" - suggesting women are more attractive in their child-bearing years.
Spoiler alert - we reveal the powerful plot line that exposes the hypocrisy of ‘forever young’ messages in cosmetics advertising.
Wrinkles and spots - why we’re lucky to have them.
Honoring people who died young.

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James Brown - Staying vital through effortless meditation May 30, 2019

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Living long and well involves focussing on multiple lifestyle practices, including our spiritual awareness. It is a pillar of human longevity that sits alongside a clean diet, vigorous exercise and optimal sleep habits. So let’s meditate. James Brown once thought that his life was “too crazy" to involve meditation, but after a 25-year career in advertising he is now a teacher of the practice and founder of San Francisco based Vedic Path Meditation. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, James explains his journey from stressed out executive to one of the world’s leading experts in what’s known as a “flow" approach to meditation.

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In this interview we discuss

What does the ticking clock mean to you?
Being blessed genetically and putting in place practices that sustain vitality.
Living a frenetic lifestyle and discovering spirituality.
How does an account executive in advertising and aspiring lawyer become a meditation guru?
Becoming a father and responding to new pressures.
Embracing the power of unforced smiling.
Cleaning a bike chain and the LOL moment that changed James’s life course.
What is the practice of flow meditation?
Dispelling some of the myths about medication - why and how we do it.
The impact of stress.
What is wide-angle present moment awareness?
Assessing our habits and putting multi-tasking in persecutive.
Focussing and concentrating. What’s the difference?
Trying too hard versus a flow experience. The benefits of effortlessness.
The stresses of parenting and how to cope.
A calling to be on a bigger stage? Ego or nature?
Meditating and relationships.

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Ron Alfa - Building tools to engineer the human body May 13, 2019

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Innovation in human biology is evolving at breakneck speed. Artificial intelligence, data science and pharmaceutical discoveries - combined with a deeper understanding of how the body works at a cellular level - are creating exciting opportunities to extend health span. Dr. Ron Alfa is Senior Vice President of Discovery & Product at Recursion, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, recently named by Fast Company as one the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019. In this LLAMA podcast interview, with Peter Bowes, Dr, Alfa explains Recursion’s mission to create a map of human cellular biology and find novel treatment for the diseases of aging.

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This interview was recorded at TEDMED

In this interview we cover:

How Recursion is using machine learning and computational biology to change the way drugs are getting to patients from the laboratory.
Building tools to better understand the safety and efficacy of new molecules for use in the clinic.
How drug discovery works and why it is such a long scientific process.
How producing a vast amount of data is possible through advances algorithms and machine learning - and why it matters for our health.
Is data generated using robotics accurate?
How does this data differ from public data sets used widely in research?
How Recursion is focussing on reversing cellular aging, or senescence.
Defining aging.
How import will artificial intelligence be as we move forward with the goal of a longer health span?
Focussing on solutions that actually reach patients and allow physicians to make better decisions.

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