Can Biohacking Reverse the Aging Process?

About this episode

Dr. Rekha Kumar discusses the concept of biohacking and its potential impact on aging and longevity.

Can we really “biohack” our way to a younger biological age? Dr. Rekha Kumar, an endocrinologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses aging well. She explains what biohacking means, what habits actually support longevity, and what hacks are unproven. Dr. Kumar also breaks down lifespan vs. health span, the foundational habits that matter most, and the evidence behind tools like wearables and popular supplements—from peptides and nootropics to nutrigenomics and the microbiome. The bottom line: there are no shortcuts, but there are proven, safe ways to support healthy aging.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Rekha Kumar

Topics covered

• biohacking
• aging
• longevity
• health span
• wearables
• supplements

Keywords

• biohacking
• aging process
• longevity
• health span
• wearables
• supplements
• peptides
• nootropics
• nutrigenomics
• microbiome

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Organizations: NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine

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