Age Gaps in Relationships & the Biology of Longevity | The Longevity Protocol Ep. 42

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of age gaps in relationships on longevity through various scientific and cultural lenses.

He’s 50, she’s 25. Is it preference… or biology?And more importantly—does it actually impact longevity?In this episode of The Longevity Protocol, we break down one of the most debated (and misunderstood) topics in modern relationships: age gaps. From evolutionary biology to cultural narratives, hormone science to real-world relationship dynamics—we’re cutting through opinions and getting to what actually matters for health, connection, and long-term vitality.🎧 Subscribe to The Longevity Protocol for weekly episodes on hormones, health, intimacy, and longevity.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Cristina Romero-Bosch, Dr. John A. Robinson

Topics covered

• age gaps
• relationships
• longevity
• evolutionary biology
• hormone science
• cultural narratives

Keywords

• age gaps
• longevity
• relationships
• evolutionary biology
• hormones
• health
• intimacy

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