How to be a "Super Ager" (it's not your genes)
5/1/202650 min
From peptides and protein, to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging.
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Manoush Zomorodi· Host0:18
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challenge you- We truly have to ask ourself, like why is it noteworthy? ... and even change you. I literally feel like I'm a different person. [laughs] Yes. Do you feel that way? Ideas worth spreading, from TED and NPR. I'm Manoush Zomorodi. On the show today, a guide to being a superAger, living long and well. [gentle music] It's a strange moment for growing old. We live in an era when some seem to be suggesting that aging- I'm that crazy guy trying to not die ... is optional. He spends $2 million a year attempting to reverse aging.
Bryan Johnson· Soundbite1:19
I think we're entering into a new era where death may no longer be inevitable.
Manoush Zomorodi· Host1:22
Silicon Valley elite, celebrities, and influencers alike race against the clock to limit signs of aging.