What does it take to live not just longer but healthier lives? In this week’s episode of the Everything Epigenetics podcast, Dr. Jamie Justice and I explore the groundbreaking research and initiatives shaping the future of healthy aging. From bridging the gap between lifespan and healthspan to revolutionary breakthroughs like the XPRIZE Healthspan prize, we dive deep into the science and innovations driving progress in geroscience.
You'll learn about:
- What “healthy aging” truly means and why it’s vital for everyone.
- How the gap between lifespan and healthspan impacts society and what can be done to close it.
- The critical factors influencing long-term healthspan and actionable steps individuals can take.
- The goals and potential of the XPRIZE Healthspan initiative and the exciting innovations emerging from it.
- How targeted initiatives like the SOLVE FSHD Bonus Prize could shape the future of disease-specific health research.
- A look ahead: breakthroughs and milestones expected in the next 5-10 years in aging research.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:30 What “healthy aging” means to Dr. Jamie Justice
07:15 Lifespan vs. Healthspan: Bridging the gap
15:40 Key factors influencing long-term healthspan
22:10 Overview of the XPRIZE Healthspan Prize
28:45 Promising innovations from XPRIZE participants
35:20 The SOLVE FSHD Bonus Prize and its impact
42:10 Future breakthroughs in geroscience and aging research
49:30 Where to connect with Dr. Jamie Justice
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