Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast 18 Scientifically Proven Ways to Live Longer
Sep 9, 2025
Discover 18 science-backed tips that could help you live to 100 and beyond! Delve into the secrets of Blue Zones, where longevity thrives, featuring unique diets rich in fermented foods and daily exercise. Explore the impact of balanced nutrition and holistic health strategies on quality of life. Learn how sleep, fitness, and even genetics play a role in longevity, alongside the intriguing effects of intermittent fasting and muscle mass. Uncover the key elements that can significantly enhance your lifespan!
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Sanitation Drove Early Longevity Gains
- Improvements in sanitation drove the big historical jump in life expectancy more than early vaccines or antibiotics.
- Cleaning sewage reduced childhood infections and dramatically increased average lifespan.
Create Health, Don't Just Manage Disease
- Creating health focuses on optimizing function rather than simply suppressing disease symptoms.
- Dr. Eric Berg emphasizes boosting fitness reserve, hormone sensitivity, sleep, and metabolism for real longevity.
Fitness Reserve Predicts Longevity
- Fitness reserve (VO2 max) predicts longevity because it provides a physiological buffer against stress and disease.
- Maintaining muscle, sleep quality, gut health, and low visceral fat supports metabolic flexibility and lifespan.