The Truth About Aging: Longevity Expert Debunks Common Misconceptions w/ Jamie Justice | EP#75

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Nov 30, 2023

Jamie Justice, Executive VP at XPRIZE Foundation and adjunct professor at Wake Forest University, dives into revolutionary concepts in aging. They discuss the $101 million Healthspan XPRIZE, targeting therapeutics to improve health and extend lifespan. Jamie challenges the idea of aging as an unchangeable process and reveals innovative approaches to slowing it down. The conversation emphasizes redefining healthspan over mere lifespan and the societal implications of viewing aging as a disease, opening doors to a vibrant future for older adults.

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Aging as a Disease

Aging is a key risk factor for almost every chronic disease.
Target the biology of aging to treat multiple diseases at once.

ANECDOTE

Diamandis's Longevity Interest

Peter Diamandis became interested in longevity because of the potential of gene therapies and CRISPR.
He believes the biggest business opportunity and gift to humanity is health longevity.

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Justice's Inspiration

Jamie Justice's interest in aging was sparked by a discussion about aging genes and long-lived species.
Witnessing the fear and decline associated with aging in older adults further fueled her passion.

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