Longevity by Design
Gil Blander PhD
Longevity by Design is your go-to podcast for unlocking the secrets to a longer, healthier life. Hosted by Dr. Gil Blander, a renowned scientist and entrepreneur in the fields of aging, nutrition, and personalized health, this show dives into cutting-edge research and practical strategies for optimizing your healthspan and lifespan.In each episode, Dr. Blander sits down with leading longevity and health scientists to explore how we can live better, longer lives. From unpacking complex scientific concepts to sharing the latest advancements in aging research, Longevity by Design offers science-backed insights and actionable advice to help you add years to your life—and life to your years.Dr. Blander is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of InsideTracker, a healthspan company that leverages blood tests, DNA analysis, fitness tracker data, and other biomarkers to deliver personalized health recommendations. With a Ph.D. in biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science and postdoctoral research at MIT, Dr. Blander brings decades of expertise and passion to every conversation.Tune in to Longevity by Design and discover how to live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.
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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 2min
Dr. Mitch Roslin—Preventative vs Reactive Scientific Approach to Weight Management
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Mitch Roslin, Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. During this conversation with Dr. Mitch Roslin, he talks in detail about the obesity epidemic—he touches on taking a preventative, upstream approach, causes, consequences, and everything in between. Dr. Roslin shares his experience as a bariatric surgeon, and the important role this surgery has on obesity treatment and outcomes. For science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's Top 5 biomarkers for longevity eBook at insidetracker.com/podcastThis episode is intended to share information on weight management. The subject matter may be distressing, not appropriate, or triggering for some individuals. Please proceed with caution if you continue to listen to this episode.
Jul 27, 2022 • 44min
Dr. Krista Varady—Does Human Research on Intermittent Fasting Support Longevity?
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Krista Varady, Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Research on intermittent fasting is largely conducted in cellular and animal models. Dr. Krista Varady is one of few scientists to conduct intermittent fasting clinical trials in humans. Tune in as Dr. Krista Varady discusses the latest science in the field. For science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's Top 5 biomarkers for longevity eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
Jul 6, 2022 • 54min
Dr. Ronald Krauss—A Proactive Approach to Heart Health
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Ronald Krauss, Professor of Medicine at UCSF, and Adjunct Professor of Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley. Tune in as Dr. Ronald Krauss discusses the contributing factors to atherosclerosis, the biomarkers most associated with heart disease, and components of a heart-healthy diet. For science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's Top 5 biomarkers for longevity eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
Jun 22, 2022 • 43min
Dr. Roger Fielding—The Prevention of Age-Related Muscle Loss
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Roger Fielding, Associate Director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. Tune in as Dr. Roger Fielding describes how proper nutrition and being physically active build muscle and prevent age-related muscle loss. For science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's Top 5 biomarkers for longevity eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 2min
Dr. Mariette Abrahams—Personalized Nutrition for Sustainable Change
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Mariette Abrahams, CEO, and Founder of Qina, the first hub for data insights on Personalized Nutrition. Tune in as Mariette Abrahams discusses personalized nutrition and how to turn simple actions into sustainable health changes. For science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's Top 5 biomarkers for longevity eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
May 18, 2022 • 29min
Dr. George Church—Gene Therapy and Aging
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. George Church, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. Tune in as Dr. George Church discusses the many roles of gene therapy, including its ability to reverse age-related diseases.For science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's InnerAge eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
May 6, 2022 • 1h
Dr. Eric Verdin—The Effect of Food on Longevity
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Eric Verdin, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Tune in as Dr. Eric Verdin discusses nutrient sensing, epigenetic regulation, and recent research on the impact of foods on longevity. To learn more about science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's InnerAge eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
Apr 20, 2022 • 39min
Dr. Ali Torkamani—Genomics and Aging
Your genetics can uncover many things about you. They can influence how you look and behave, to name a few. But your genes are not deterministic; they don't tell your entire story.In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Ali Torkamani, Director of Genome Informatics at the Scripps Research Translational Institute. Tune in as Dr. Ali Torkamani discusses how genetics impact lifespan and healthspan, why genetics aren't deterministic, and how lifestyle factors promote a healthier, longer life.To learn more about science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's InnerAge eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
Apr 6, 2022 • 41min
Dr. Eran Segal—The Value of Personalized Nutrition
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Eran Segal, Faculty Member at The Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Tune in as Dr. Eran Segal discusses the value of personalized nutrition, how data contributes to our knowledge of personalized food responses, and the relationship between food and longevity.To learn more about science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's InnerAge eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
Dr. Raul Mostoslavsky—SIRT 6 and the Hallmarks of Aging
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Raul Mostoslavsky, the Laurel Schwartz Professor of Oncology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Raul Mostoslavsky has studied sirtuin functions in cancer for many years and has identified a pathway responsible for tumor growth in 30% to 40% of pancreatic cancer patients and more recently identified metabolism as a heterogeneous feature of cancer. Dr. Raul Mostoslavsky discusses the role of sirtuins in aging and explains how the mechanisms that protect us from cancer may also preserve our longevity on a cellular level.To learn more about science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's InnerAge eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast
