WHOOP Podcast Live Longer and Stronger: Avoiding Frailty with Dr. Linda Fried
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Jun 25, 2025 
Dr. Linda Fried, a leading geriatrician and Dean at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, joins to discuss the crucial topic of frailty in aging. She emphasizes how lifestyle changes, like physical activity and social connections, can promote longevity. Fried highlights the transformative Experience Corps program, which empowers older adults to volunteer in schools, reinforcing the power of intergenerational connections. Their conversation also touches on the societal shifts necessary to support healthy aging and the unique contributions of seniors.
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Understanding Frailty Syndrome
- Frailty is a distinct clinical syndrome marked by declines in strength, walking speed, energy, physical activity, and weight loss.
- It reflects diminished physiologic reserve leading to vulnerability to health stressors and is identifiable for prevention and treatment.
Five Key Longevity Practices
- Stay physically active and maintain muscle strength to prevent frailty and support brain health.
- Nurture meaningful social connections and cultivate a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Experience Corps Success Story
- Linda Fried created Experience Corps to engage older adults as literacy tutors in schools, providing them a purposeful role.
- This volunteering improves health for older adults while aiding students and teachers, proving a win-win model.