Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
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May 21, 2025 
Eric Topol, a renowned cardiologist and author of 'Super Agers,' shares fascinating insights on longevity and health innovations. He discusses the groundbreaking role of AI in enhancing patient care and a controversial gag order regarding a harmful drug. Eric reveals the unsuspected history of Viagra and the importance of lifestyle over genetics for healthy aging. He also touches on the dangers of ultra-processed foods and the need for personalized nutrition, all while maintaining an optimistic view of the future of aging and health.
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AI Surpasses Doctors Alone
- Studies showed AI alone outperforms doctors assisted by AI in diagnoses.
- Doctors struggle to integrate AI effectively into their workflow due to bias or lack of training.
Eric Topol's Vioxx Fight
- Eric Topol spearheaded the successful effort to get the drug Vioxx removed from the market.
- The drug caused heart attacks and strokes and the company tried to suppress this information.
Genetics Minor in Longevity
- Genetics account for only about 12% of your lifespan or healthspan.
- Lifestyle and modifiable factors play the dominant role in healthy aging.
