Degrees of Health

Part 1.We all know the headlines: billionaire-funded biohacking, flashy protocols, impossible routines. But what if longevity could be simpler - accessible, structured, and something you can actually integrate into real life?Meet Daniel Lewis: lawyer by day, longevity guinea pig by night, and formerly #1 in the Rejuvenation Olympics. Daniel isn’t chasing immortality with an unlimited budget - he’s focused on what works, what’s measurable, and what fits into a normal life.In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he’s slowed his rate of ageing to just 0.62 - and dropped his telomere age from 27 to 18 (he's 35) - all while working full time.We cover:🧬 What really ages us - telomeres, epigenetics, and the hallmarks of aging explained🏋️ Exercise without overcomplication - strength training, Zone 2 cardio, and chasing a 6-minute mile💤 Sleep & recovery - micro-dosing melatonin, glycine and white noise💊 Supplements based on research - spermidine, NAD precursors, alpha-ketoglutarate, and green tea extract (ECGC)⚖️ Balance, not obsession - treats, travelling, and a cocktails✨ The future of aging - cellular reprogramming, genetic testing, and what’s next in the longevity spaceDaniel’s approach is refreshingly doable - it’s science-backed, data-informed, and built to work around real life. No extremes. Just process.🔗 Find Daniel:Instagram: @daniellewis4lifeRejuvenation OlympicsMentioned in this episode:Animal study - Long-term treatment with spermidine increases health span of middle-aged Sprague-Dawley male ratsThe NAD+/PARP1/SIRT1 Axis in Agingloncevity.org - protocol updates & insightsWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2.We all know the headlines: billionaire-funded biohacking, flashy protocols, impossible routines. But what if longevity could be simpler - accessible, structured, and something you can actually integrate into real life?Meet Daniel Lewis: lawyer by day, longevity guinea pig by night, and formerly #1 in the Rejuvenation Olympics. Daniel isn’t chasing immortality with an unlimited budget - he’s focused on what works, what’s measurable, and what fits into a normal life.In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he’s slowed his rate of ageing to just 0.62 - and dropped his telomere age from 27 to 18 (he's 35) - all while working full time.We cover:🧬 What really ages us - telomeres, epigenetics, and the hallmarks of aging explained🏋️ Exercise without overcomplication - strength training, Zone 2 cardio, and chasing a 6-minute mile💤 Sleep & recovery - micro-dosing melatonin, glycine and white noise💊 Supplements based on research - spermidine, NAD precursors, alpha-ketoglutarate, and green tea extract (ECGC)⚖️ Balance, not obsession - treats, travelling, and a cocktails✨ The future of aging - cellular reprogramming, genetic testing, and what’s next in the longevity spaceDaniel’s approach is refreshingly doable - it’s science-backed, data-informed, and built to work around real life. No extremes. Just process.🔗 Find Daniel:Instagram: @daniellewis4lifeRejuvenation OlympicsMentioned in this episode:Animal study - Long-term treatment with spermidine increases health span of middle-aged Sprague-Dawley male ratsThe NAD+/PARP1/SIRT1 Axis in Agingloncevity.org - protocol updates & insightsWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can it be this simple?Simply? Yes.Dr. Melissa Sundermann ('Doctor Outdoors') - lifestyle medicine physician - shares how six pillars (plus one extra weapon) can prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease - no fancy gadgets or prescriptions needed. Melissa's message is pivoted on the fact that our genes are not our destiny - if you disagree, read on. If you agree, hi, we like you, agent of your own health 👋We cover:🥗 Food as Medicine - your gut, brain, and mood are all connected🏋️‍♀️ Movement That Matters - walking 10,000 steps cuts dementia risk by 50%💤 Sleep & Brain Health - how sleep "cleans" the brain and supports creativity & memory🚫 Risky Substances - why there’s no safe threshold for alcohol (and other habits to rethink)🧘 Stress Management - the power of easy, accessible mindfulness tools👥 The Power of Social Connection - loneliness and isolation: just as risky as smoking🌳 Nature as Medicine - the science of forest bathing, phytoncides, and why trees may outperform pharmaceuticals🎯 Her message? The simple ideas, pursued with consistency, are the real “cheat codes” to lifelong vitality.Find Dr Melissa:Instragam - @thedoctoroutdoors @motivatormelissaLinktreeMentioned in this episode:Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune functionEffects of forest environment (Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease preventionAge-associated chronic diseases require age-old medicineMore on Forest BathingWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚨 Testosterone is Dropping – Should We Be Worried? 🚨Testosterone levels have been plummeting for decades with studies showing a 40-50% drop in free testosterone over the last 20-30 years. But why is this happening? And more importantly - what can men do about it?Dr. Tracy Gapin, urologist and leading expert in men’s health and performance, unpacks the modern testosterone crisis, the role of environmental toxins, lifestyle, and nutrition, and how small daily decisions may be the key to reclaiming long-term health.We cover:⚠️ Hidden Symptoms of low T - do any sound familiar to you?🧪 Endocrine Disruptors - how plastics, chemicals, and even deodorant may be affecting hormones🏋️ Strength Training & Hormones - boosting T naturally🥩 Diet & Hormones - the impact of (stressful) low-carb diets, fasting, and caloric restriction on T levels💉 Peptides - the growing interest in hormone-supporting peptides for recovery, energy & longevity🧬 Aging as optional? - how to maintain healthspan & vitality for decadesDr. Gapin emphasises that tiny daily choices - from what we eat to what we put on our skin - can either support or sabotage our hormones. It’s not about perfection, but about building momentum with the right tiny habits.Find Dr Tracy Gapin:Website - get a copy of his book for free, the high performance handbook, and a science-based peptide guide.YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Atrazine induces complete feminization and chemical castration in male African clawed frogsAge, Disease, and Changing Sex Hormone Levels in Middle-Aged MenTemporal trends in sperm countTestosterone deficiency and cardiovascular mortalityThe Effect of Testosterone on CV Disease and CV Risk Factors in MenRole of Testosterone in the Treatment of CV DiseaseWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lads, is your: energy low? sex drive fading? motivation struggling? You’re not alone.Testosterone levels are dropping at an alarming rate worldwide - but it’s not just about age. Factors like microplastics, stress, poor sleep, and diet are wreaking havoc on our hormones.But before jumping on TRT, there are powerful lifestyle and supplement-based interventions that can naturally optimise your testosterone and send it sky rocketing once again. We're chatting here with Lucas Aoun, Australia’s leading biohacker and founder of Boost Your Biology, to unpack:💡 The real reasons mens T levels are crashing❌ Why many jump on TRT too soon (and the smarter alternatives)🧊 The wild science of testicle icing (yes, take that pack of peas on the road)🌿 The ultimate natural testosterone stacks🧠 Cutting-edge nootropics, brain hacks, confidence and libidoWe talk tons of supplements too including catuaba, pine pollen, shilajit, boron, methylene blue, taurine, cistanche, magnesium, zinc, tonkat ali, stinging nettle root. Plenty to get stuck into if you're looking to up your T!(Plus a gruelling assault bike challenge to test your limits).Find Lucas:Boost Your BiologyInstagramMentioned in this episode:https://nisupplements.com/Catuapure Supplementhttps://trtfree.com/ - where to find protocols and the supplements Lucas mentions hereWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of 2. For years, fat has been the villain of the food world. We’ve been told it clogs arteries, sends cholesterol through the roof, and leads to heart disease. But is that actually true? It's about time to give fat a fair trial.Enter Dr Mary Newport. Here, we're discussing Mary's new article (released this month - Feb 2025) analysing 26 studies conducted from 1985 to 2024 with 984 complete datasets - looking specifically at the coconut oil on lipid parameters (total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides).Mary helps us to break down the history of the lipid-heart hypothesis (aka: the idea that fat = heart disease), the fact this remains what it states (a hypothesis) and yet our entire food belief system is built from it, what the research actually says, and why things are not be as black and white as fat=bad=avoid.🔍 We cover:✅ The Fat Fear Factor - where did the idea that fat is bad even come from?✅ Coconut Oil & Cholesterol - should we be worried to incorporate more coconut/MCT/olive oil on a keto diet? 🥥✅ Cholesterol 101 - is LDL really the “bad guy,” or is there more to the story?✅ Metabolism & Health - how things like inflammation and blood sugar fit into the picture✅ Fuel for Thought - why Mary is a big proponent of MCT oil for brain healthTune in for a research-backed conversation about fat, cholesterol, keto, and heart health and whether we really have any reason to be side-eyeing that extra few servings of olive oil.The article in discussion:Analysis of 26 Studies of the Impact of Coconut Oil on Lipid Parameters: Beyond Total and LDL CholesterolFind Mary:Website (also find here how to get started with a ketogenic diet)Books by Mary:Clearly KetoAlzheimer’s Disease - What If There Was A Cure? The Complete Book of KetonesThe Coconut Oil & Low-Carb SolutionFind our previous episode with Mary specifically on use of Coconut Oil for Cognitive Function/Decline Prevention - Mary Newport, M.D. | Brain Fuel: How Coconut Oil and MCTs Can Transform the Alzheimer's BrainWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of 2. For years, fat has been the villain of the food world. We’ve been told it clogs arteries, sends cholesterol through the roof, and leads to heart disease. But is that actually true? It's about time to give fat a fair trial.Enter Dr Mary Newport. Here, we're discussing Mary's new article (released this month - Feb 2025) analysing 26 studies conducted from 1985 to 2024 with 984 complete datasets - looking specifically at the coconut oil on lipid parameters (total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides).Mary helps us to break down the history of the lipid-heart hypothesis (aka: the idea that fat = heart disease), the fact this remains what it states (a hypothesis) and yet our entire food belief system is built from it, what the research actually says, and why things are not be as black and white as fat=bad=avoid.🔍 We cover:✅ The Fat Fear Factor - where did the idea that fat is bad even come from?✅ Coconut Oil & Cholesterol - should we be worried to incorporate more coconut/MCT/olive oil on a keto diet? 🥥✅ Cholesterol 101 - is LDL really the “bad guy,” or is there more to the story?✅ Metabolism & Health - how things like inflammation and blood sugar fit into the picture✅ Fuel for Thought - why Mary is a big proponent of MCT oil for brain healthTune in for a research-backed conversation about fat, cholesterol, keto, and heart health and whether we really have any reason to be side-eyeing that extra few servings of olive oil.The article in discussion:Analysis of 26 Studies of the Impact of Coconut Oil on Lipid Parameters: Beyond Total and LDL CholesterolFind Mary:Website (also find here how to get started with a ketogenic diet)Books by Mary:Clearly KetoAlzheimer’s Disease - What If There Was A Cure? The Complete Book of KetonesThe Coconut Oil & Low-Carb SolutionFind our previous episode with Mary specifically on use of Coconut Oil for Cognitive Function/Decline Prevention - Mary Newport, M.D. | Brain Fuel: How Coconut Oil and MCTs Can Transform the Alzheimer's BrainWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has desire for your partner changed within the course of your relationship? Do you feel like you and your partner are mis-matched in terms of desire? Are you curious to know what you could do differently to change this from a sex therapist with over 27 years experience? Read on. Dr Marianne Brandon, PhD, joins us as we delve into the complex world of sexual dynamics, relationships, and the future of intimacy. As a clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and futurist, Dr. Brandon sheds light on the often-unspoken challenges couples face in long-term relationships, offering fresh perspectives rooted in evolutionary psychology and modern-day realities.We cover:👩‍❤️‍👨 Men and Women - why our sexual wiring is fundamentally different and why understanding this matters🔥 Hijack Your Biology - tapping into primal instincts in safe, trusting relationships📉 Why Desire Fades - the evolutionary reasons long-term relationships kill lust and tips on how to bring it back🤖 Sex Tech & VR Porn - how cutting-edge technology is both enhancing and complicating modern relationshipsDr Marianne says - we can’t solve a problem we don’t understand. This episode helps us understand our evolutionary instincts and just how much they play into our modern lives at, largely, an unconscious level - and rather than trying to suppress, ignore, or repress them, to accept them, give them air time, and an outlet. Find Dr Marianne:Website Podcast - The Sex DoctorsBlog - The Future of Intimacy, Psychology Today Marianne's BooksMentioned in this episode:Female Genital Arousal: A Focus on How Rather than WhyEffects of virtual reality erotica on ejaculate quality of sperm donorsThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, a leading expert in mitochondrial health at McMaster University, dives deep into the intricate world of mitochondria. He explains their pivotal role in energy production and longevity while dissecting the impact of aging on muscle function. The discussion covers the benefits of endurance vs. resistance training for mitochondrial health and demystifies popular supplements like CoQ10 and urolithin A. Mark shares his personal fitness regimen that keeps his VO2 max impressively high, reminding listeners that there are no shortcuts to optimal mitochondrial function.

The light we see is as crucial as the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Former Harvard Medical School professor and 40-year leading expert in circadian clocks and human health, Dr. Moore-Ede speaks on why our health hinges on getting the right sort of light at the right time. In this episode, he reveals the dangers of modern LED lighting, which often emits bright but unhealthy "junk light." Just as junk food wreaks havoc on our body, junk light disrupts our circadian rhythms, suppresses melatonin, and contributes to chronic diseases.We cover:💤 The Health Risks of LED Lighting: "junk light" disrupts circadian rhythms, suppresses melatonin, and contributes to chronic diseases💡 Junk Light and Lumens - modern lighting regulations prioritise energy efficiency over human health🕒 Circadian Clocks and Longevity: light is essential for disease prevention and healing👓 Rise of Myopia in Children: indoor living and reduced exposure to natural light are fueling skyrocketing rates of myopia🌈 Blue light blocking glasses - do you have the right sort?🛠️ Practical Solutions for Healthier Lighting: simple changes you can make in your home and your lifeBacked by decades of evidence, Dr Martin Moore-Ede shares the science behind why we must prioritise light in our health, and how to optimise our exposure for immediate benefits, and a longer, healthier life.Find Dr Martin:Book: https://thelightdoctor.com/Website and CampaignSubstackLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTubeGoogle ScholarMentioned in this episode:Health and Light by John OttSORAA - light bulbsThe Body Electric by Robert Becker and Gary SeldonAvoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality: results from the Melanoma in Southern Sweden cohortWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.