How to Age Up How to Defy Death
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Apr 7, 2025 Timothy Caulfield, a professor and research director at the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, tackles the quest for longevity in today's wellness culture. He discusses the rise of biohacking and its misleading health claims, urging a more critical approach to health information. Caulfield emphasizes adopting balanced lifestyles over extreme diets and the importance of community support in navigating health uncertainties. He also highlights the anxiety surrounding health control and the role of education in promoting critical thinking.
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Historical Health Trends
- In the 1700s, bloodletting was a popular health trend, believed to cure illnesses.
- 200 years later, John Harvey Kellogg promoted electric light bathing and enemas for wellness.
Wellness and Religion
- Wellness culture's rise coincided with the Enlightenment challenging religion.
- Today, wellness often serves as a central life organizing principle, potentially replacing religion's role.
Wellness and Culture
- Current wellness trends reflect our culture, including the politicization of health.
- Extreme measures for longevity and constant supplement marketing are prominent examples.