Live Long and Master Aging

The ticking clock is often used as a metaphor for life. But is a tick-tock approach to the advancing years an accurate way to measure the aging process? Dr. Joseph Antoun, a physician and CEO of the nutrition technology company, L-Nutra, believes a “biological aging score” is the best way accurately to assess our state of health. He says the human body has the potential to age more slowly than its chronological age, and health care should be based on a better understanding of how well our bodies are performing, from the inside. L-Nutra, based in Los Angeles, is a company founded by the longevity scientist, Dr. Valter Longo, to develop and market a fasting mimicking diet. In this LLAMA podcast interview, with Peter Bowes, Dr. Antoun explains the philosophy and science behind a dietary intervention that is designed to promote longevity.Check out our website at LLAMApodcast.comIn this interview we cover:Why aging is the biggest risk factor for the deadliest diseases of old age.Changing the medical paradigm to move away from pills and treatments post-disease onset.Engaging with new technology and science to keep people healthy.Investing more in disease prevention. Partnering with Dr. Valter Longo, director of the USC Longevity Institute, to develop the fasting mimicking diet (FMD).Living healthier, longer and perhaps changing the world through dietary changes. What does L-Nutra stand for? The value of the prolonged fast and what happens to the body over 5 days of dietary restriction. The difference between a fasting mimicking diet and a total water fast. Weight loss, the short-term ticket, and the 5-day plan.Why the FMD is focussed on the long-term ticket - longevity and health span.Why the word ‘diet' may be misleading.Learning from the mass production and use of a product based on fasting.  The emotional impact of the FMD.Measuring the impact of a dietary intervention on a person’s potential to age better. The value of a biological aging score as a unit of measurement for healthcare.Why Americans are living shorter lives, contrary to the popular belief that people are surviving for longer.The Live Long and Master Aging podcast shares ideas but does not offer medical advice.  If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.   PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Do we all fret too much about growing old and potentially suffering ill health? The purpose of this podcast is to highlight lifestyle interventions that could help us live longer, healthier lives. It focusses on extending health span - the number of years that we enjoy optimum health. But could it be that such aspirations are over-rated and rather pander to paranoid personalities. Dr. Magomed Khaidakov is a research assistant professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the author of A Pessimistic Guide to Anti-aging Research: Death is Immortal. The book offers a critical guide to current longevity research and anti-aging interventions. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, Dr Khaidakov explains his skepticism towards aging research and why he believes longevity science is dogged by “hype" and "self-promotion."Check out our website at LLAMApodcast.com In this interview we cover: Dr. Khaidakov’s conditions for growing old.Holding a pessimistic or realistic view of aging?The “hype" and "self-promotion” surrounding aging research.Are study results distorted through the use of obese lab animals?The "sweet spot" for good health based on Body Mass Index (BMI)Is an extra 10 years, which is "within design limits" of the human body, worth it?Life span in years for humans, rats, mice, flies and worms (yes we know C. elegans only live days) versus health span.Why every day aging and general health issues are problems that are "almost solved."The longevity business “driven by greed."Exploring the design flaws of the human body.    Health aging without effort “exploited” by those who devise health regimens.     Lacking self-discipline and smoking. “Slightly paranoid personalities” who spend too much time pondering over their longevity. The practical and philosophical issues raised by death. Being content with a pleasurable life. No complaints. Why biology will play second fiddle to big data science in the future. "It’s your personal decision whether you have a healthy lifestyle.” PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarSupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

There’s an old saying that money doesn’t buy happiness. But what about lifestyle hacks to optimize wellbeing and overall health? David Hauser is a hugely successful businessman who has overcome multiple health problems and self-esteem issues - including weight gain, exhaustion and failed diets - to transform his life.  Once a slave to pseudoscience and fad diets, David says he eventually embraced real science and applied a data-driven approach to building an “unstoppable” lifestyle.  He is best known for co-founding the Grasshopper Group, a virtual telephone service, but the Las Vegas based entrepreneur has now taken on the role of self-help guru, empowering others in their quest for better physical and mental health.  In this LLAMA podcast interview, with Peter Bowes, David explains his “optimization mindset” and new-found zest for life. Check out our website at LLAMApodcast.comIn this interview we cover:David’s journey from overweight teen to wellbeing evangelistTackling brain fog and physical malaiseEpidemiological studies - the pros and consArguments over misleading health headlinesPlants based diets - reality, facts and mythsDeep diving into data to set out a framework for wellbeingSleep, meditation, mindfulnessThe meaning of deep breathingDaily routines without trackingYoga - really! Optimizing sleep environments and patternsLiving with technology and keeping it at arm’s lengthComputers, TVs and phonesLongevity goals and optimizing health span. Experiences over thingsBuilding a legacy that matters PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly occurring diseases in men. There is a high survival rate and living a long life with the condition is possible for many men. There are also lifestyle changes that could delay the onset of the disease and help men achieve a long health span - the number of years they enjoy optimum health.  Dr. Mark Scholz is a prostate cancer specialist and a strong advocate for patient empowerment. In this LLAMA podcast interview Dr. Scholz explains why a prostate cancer diagnosis is far being a death sentence and how rapidly changing medical technology is changing the way doctors treat the disease. Check out our website at LLAMApodcast.comIn this interview we cover: The basics: What function does the prostate perform? Why prostate cancer is considered a “low grade” cancer. Aging and prostate health.  The choices available to men with prostate-related problems. Prostate cancer - how serious is it and what are the implications for medium and longterm health?  Why the prostate cancer industry is a multibillion dollar affair.  Urinary health and longevity.  PSA - what it means and why PSA testing requires "a lot of sophistication" to extract full value out of the result. Supplements, diet and lifestyle.  Health span versus life span. The Live Long and Master Aging podcast shares ideas but does not offer medical advice.  If you have health concerns of any kind you should consult your doctor.   PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Frailty and a decline in overall physical strength are irksome signs of aging.  Regular exercise is essential to maintain optimum muscle mass and movement, but are there other interventions that could curb age-related muscle weakening?  A Swiss biotech startupis developing a supplement that could slow down the process, by replacing damaged mitochondria, the parts of cells that generate energy. It turns out that a key component could be a chemical produced by the gut microbiome, when we eat pomegranates and strawberries.  In this LLAMA podcast with Peter Bowes, Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer with Amazentis, explains the background to this developing science and its potential to help older people maintain an independent lifestyle for longer.Check out our website at LLAMApodcast.comIn this interview we cover:  Research at Amazentis and company missionDr. Singh’s transition from medical practice to medical researchThe role of mitochondria - the cellular powerhouses - and link to muscle dysfunction or declineAnalysing the mitochondrial health of frail vs older, active adults.The connection between pomegranates, strawberries and nuts - and mitochondrial health. The role of urolithin A and why it could be a valuable dietary supplement.Why microbiome health is linked to muscle strength.Why optimal diet is not equal to optimal health.The role of mitophagy. Animal studies suggesting urolithin A supplementation promotes enhanced endurance and better mitochondrial function.What the first clinical studies with older, minimally active human subjects show. The current fascination with longevity research and desire to function better for longer. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

There are some people who just ooze optimism.  Approaching life with a positive and inquisitive attitude is half the battle, when it comes to aging with vigor and purpose. It also helps to be a little defiant and rebellious - if not, downright disobedient. Writer, businesswoman and model, Dian Griesel, has embraced the power of living agelessly through her blog, Silver Disobedience.  The author of The Silver Disobedience Playbook: 365 Inspirations for Living and Loving Agelessly, she delivers a daily dose of wisdom and pithy observations about life and aging.  In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, Dian shares the inspiration behind her gregarious attitude towards aging.  She also invites us to the party of a lifetime. Check out our website at LLAMApodcast.comIn this interview we cover: Does disobedience come with age? Being enthusiastic rather than disillusioned with age.  Seeking inspiration from Mick Jagger.   Being honest about aging.Social media and living life as if it were a reality show.   The value of taking a deep breath and putting yourself first. Why young people are “terrified” of aging.Embracing the treadmill desk.Keeping it close to earth: Avocados, nuts, fruits and vegetables. The power of collective consciousness.Listening to the conversations of others for inspiration.  The power of community and rockin’ out together at 100.Committing to do something every day, like a blog.  PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarSupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Joel Einhorn lives life at a pace that sometimes defies gravity. The extreme sports enthusiast is an avid athlete - a cyclist, snowboarder and surfer.  His enthusiasm for the fast life almost ended in tragedy while training for an ironman triathlon, but the accident, in Prague, ended up opening Joel’s eyes to a new world of medicine. The founder and CEO of HANAH, a supplement company that embraces ancient wisdom and modern day science, is on a mission to preserve - and make more accessible - healing techniques from eastern medicine. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, Joel reveals the aha moments that inspired his journey from severely injured cyclist to wellness entrepreneur. Check out our website at LLAMApodcast.comIn this interview we cover:Joel’s childhood and influences. Being the kid always looking out of the window.Sports, acting and the quintessential American life. Being an early adopter of computer tech.Going from casual athlete to ironman addict.Organising life and systems with military precision to optimise time for living life to the full.The accident in 2008 that turned out to be a major turning point in Joel’s life. Racing through life, taking a few risks and then… a near-death accident that led to a life-changing attitude towards living. Joel’s introduction to eastern medicine and the   healing power of herbal medicines. The healing ‘secrets' of elite athletes.   Fasting - the fountain of youth?What is Ayurvedic medicine and what happens during panchakarma treatments?  Creating and building HANAH for high functioning humans.    Tackling the decision fatigue that comes with trying to live a healthier lifeWarning: Fasting can be extremely dangerous and result in death. It is not appropriate for everyone. Speak to your doctor before adopting a new diet or fasting regime. PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Fred Bartlit is on a mission to re-define aging. A distinguished U.S. Army commander and high profile trial lawyer - he represented two American presidents - Fred is now 87 and a passionate advocate for strength training as we grow old. The author of Choosing the Strong Path: Reversing the Downward Spiral of Aging, is, by his own admission, obsessed with pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Fred’s mantra is that if we “get strong” everything else will fall into place.  In this LLAMA podcast interview he explains his philosophy that strength drives everything - in life and business - and why men, especially “big shots” from the world of business, are less inclined than women to follow his advice. Check out our home page at LLAMApodcast.com | Twitter: @llamapodcastIn this interview we cover:     Fred’s aspirations to remain strong and active into his 90s. How medical science, he believes, fails to focus on optimum health over 75. Life expectancy versus health expectancy.Fred was selected by two U.S. Presidents of different parties to represent them in high profile cases. He represented President George W. Bush in the 2001 U.S. Presidential election 'hanging chad' trial.Fred was selected to be the president’s chief counsel for Barack Obama’s National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.How Fred’s future wife warned him that his exercise regime, at 50, would leave him a corpse at 60. How lifting heavy weights transformed Fred’s body. Why he was inspired to pursue research into sarcopenia, chronic diseases, fatigue, falls, and early death.Why he came to the conclusion that there is direct correlation between strength and happiness. How Fred escaped being a “fat old fool” at the country club.Fred’s diet of brightly coloured vegetables and fruit. What does "a pot belly can not lead men” mean? Getting up at 3.30 AM and working out every day. Still working as an active trial lawyer at 87 Why men won’t acknowledge their age-related frailties. How you can avoid the downward spiral of aging.    PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarSupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

This is our 100th episode and we’re delighted to celebrate the milestone with a remarkable man. Zab Mosenifar, MD, recently completed his 100th marathon at the age of 70 and he personifies the art of living a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Dr. Mosenifar, professor and executive vice chair of the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, is addicted to running. Next week he heads to California’s Death Valley, to run in grueling heat that would see most of us wilt in a second.  It is the kind of “insane” challenge that motivates the doctor, who still works full-time and says he relishes living a modest life, focussed on his job and running.  In this interview we discuss Dr. Mosenifar’s 50 miles-per-week regimen, his love of red wine, orchids and a busy life.  We also find out why he is a stickler for punctuality; prefers driving in the middle lane; and why he gets a “special pleasure from monotony.”In this interview we cover:Dr. Mosenifar’s 50 miles-per-week running regime.Running the Santa Monica mountain trails early in the morning, seven days a week.The runner’s high. Entering a zen-like state and enjoying the euphoria of running. Living a meat-free lifestyle. Getting a “special pleasure from monotony” and enjoying a frugal lifestyle. Are we really designed to run long distances? The “hidden factor” that allows some people to keep on running. Sharing a bottle of wonderful red wine.Eating the same meals every day. Why associating with all generations helps promote longevity. Appreciating that life is precious and why there should be no bad days. Balancing a busy work schedule with an active life and family activities.  Career longevity at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles.The “heart-wrenching” period treating patients with AIDS during the early days of the disease.Studying the complexities of smoking.Understanding aging through marathon running.The plus side of an obsessive, compulsive personality.Thinking about longevity, how to approach the next chapter and acknowledging the realistic decline that comes with aging.  PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

We will all get old, if we are lucky. Aging is a privilege, but facing up to the inevitable lifestyle changes, could leave some of us in denial. Steven Petrow is an award-winning journalist and author, best known for his candid essays in the Washington Post and New York Times, focussing on what it’s like to grow old. In this LLAMA podcast interview, recorded at TEDMED, Steven reflects on the aging process through the eyes of his parents and his own aspirations. He also discusses the challenges posed by loneliness, declining mobility and old age for LGBTQ people. Check out our home page at LLAMApodcast.com Twitter: @llamapodcastIn this interview we cover:Lessons and stories from the way parents live and age.Family tensions and a father’s frustration at growing old. Defiance over getting old.Like father, like son - shared traits as we age.Stupid things we won’t do as we get old.Illness denial and death denial.Acting our age. Is death to be feared or is it just another stage of life. Slow down and retire or turn 60 and speed up. Multi-generational living, to stay young at heart.Staying busy and living long. The scourge on loneliness. Why the LGBTQ Stonewall generation is being forced back into the closet as they seek care in assisted living facilities.  PartiQlar supplementsEnhance your wellness journey with PartiQlar supplements. No magic formulas, just pure single ingredients, like NMN, L-Glutathione, Spermidine, Resveratrol, TMG and Quercetin. Get a 15% discount with the code MASTERAGING15 at PartiQlarSupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.