The 150-Year Life Expectancy is a Lie with S. Jay Olshansky
About this episode
Dr. Jay Olshansky joins Dan Buettner to debunk myths about human longevity and discuss the biological limits of life expectancy.
In this episode of The Dan Buettner Podcast, world-renowned demographer Dr. Jay Olshansky joins Dan to debunk the viral myths surrounding human longevity. While social media often promises a future where we live to 150, Dr. Olshansky reveals the hard biological truths and explains why we are hitting a "glass ceiling" of life expectancy. He breaks down the concept of "manufactured time," the reality of the "red zone" of aging, and why he considers much of the anti-aging supplement industry to be modern-day quackery. Instead of chasing expensive and unproven "cures," Dr. Olshansky shares evidence-based habits—from high-grade fuel to social connectivity—that can actually help you maximize the genetic potential you were born with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- longevity
- aging
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