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Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr discuss longevity myths and the need for healthcare reform to improve affordability.

In this Diving Deep episode, Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr dissect two issues that are often discussed separately but are deeply intertwined: how Americans can live longer, healthier lives and how the nation can make healthcare more affordable. The conversation begins with longevity. As interest in lifespan and “healthspan” grows, Dr. Pearl challenges three widely held beliefs that, in his view, are holding Americans back. First, the idea that physical and cognitive decline is inevitable with age. New research suggests that nearly half of older adults improve over time, particularly when they maintain a positive outlook and stay physically and mentally active. Second, the belief that longevity can be “hacked” through supplements, peptides and other quick fixes. Despite a $50 billion market and widespread adoption, Pearl explains that most of these interventions lack strong clinical evidence in humans. And third, the assumption that prevention can wait until middle age. Updated cardiovascular guidelines show that earlier screening and intervention, particularly around LDL cholesterol, can dramatically reduce long-term risk. From there, the discussion shifts to the financial…

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Hosts: Dr. Robert Pearl, Jeremy Corr

Topics covered

• longevity
• healthcare costs
• prevention
• population health
• healthspan
• behavioral research

Keywords

• longevity
• healthcare costs
• prevention
• healthspan
• cardiovascular guidelines
• behavioral research
• supplements
• LDL cholesterol

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Organizations: Americans, cardiovascular guidelines, healthcare leaders

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