Big Think The #1 antidote to aging | Daniel Lieberman, Morgan Levine & more
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Nov 20, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman, known for his research on exercise and longevity, joins health experts Eric Kandel, Morgan Levine, Jillian Michaels, and Wendy Suzuki. They explore how exercise can defy the negative stereotypes of aging. The group emphasizes the importance of physical activity for metabolic health, memory retention, and overall well-being. They highlight strategies to combat sarcopenia and redefine what it means to be active, focusing on enhancing quality of life rather than merely extending years.
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Aging Is Partially Controllable
- Many aspects of aging are influenced by lifestyle and daily choices.
- Speaker 1 says people underestimate how much power they have over their aging process.
Healthspan Matters More Than Lifespan
- Healthspan is the time you live in good functioning health, not merely total years lived.
- Speaker 1 emphasizes improving quality of life over simply extending lifespan.
Strength Training Prevents Muscle Loss
- Sarcopenia causes progressive loss of muscle, strength, and power as people age.
- Daniel Lieberman argues strength training is essential to avoid that vicious cycle of decline.