Age Less / Live More

The iconic brand Tupperware filed for bankruptcy this week, burdened with over $1.2 billion of debt. They’ve reached a point of no return, where digging out is virtually impossible. In many ways, this mirrors the struggle of those facing severe obesity—a situation where years of weight gain have led to a seemingly insurmountable challenge.

Just as companies can file for Chapter 11 and start afresh, people now have a potential reset button with the advent of weight loss drugs like semaglutide. In this week’s podcast, I’ll delve into this rapidly evolving landscape and what it could mean for those facing their own weight loss bankruptcy.

Listen and learn:

  • How diabetes drugs are being used for weight loss and why
  • Are diabetics missing out because of this trend?
  • What are the safety concerns and risks of these new drugs?
  • What happens when you stop using them?
  • The risks vs rewards of long-term use
  • Navigating the costs and practical considerations

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Direct download: Podcast_639_-_Weight_Loss_Bankruptcy_with_Lucas_Rockwood.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Neuroscience might be the final frontier when it comes to the human body. There is still so much to be discovered and understood about memory, attention, and how we learn. My guest on this week’s podcast runs a research lab at UCLA that uses brain imaging and electrical stimulation to see if science can move the needle and unlock our potential.

Listen and learn:

  • What memory is and why it’s impossible to isolate in the brain
  • Why some primates have better short-term recall than humans
  • How theta wave stimulation might improve memory
  • The challenges with testing and tracking attention

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Jesse’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Jesse Rissman is an Associate Professor at UCLA in both the Psychology and Psychiatry departments. He is also part of several research centers focused on studying the brain and memory. Dr. Rissman earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University. His research looks at how the brain supports memory and how we control it, using methods like brain imaging and stimulation.

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Direct download: Podcast_638_-_Brain_Talk_with_Dr._Jesse_Rissman.mp3
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You know how old you are, but do you know your biological age? Meaning, are your body and brain younger or older than your chronological years? For anyone interested in slowing down aging and preventing disease and illness, telomeres are an important part of the discussion. These chromosomal caps provide insight into the health or senescence of cells and can provide some limited insight into how well you’re aging.

Listen and learn:

  • About the FOX03 gene and its role in longevity
  • The predictive power of telomeres for biological age and longevity
  • Why the enzyme telomerase is a crucial and often missing part of the discussion
  • How longevity is a game of slowing - not stopping - the aging process
  • The importance of lifestyle choices on telomere length

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Richard’s Work

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Richard Allsopp is an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii, with a primary focus on the biology of aging, particularly telomere biology. His research investigates the mechanisms of telomere loss and its implications on cellular aging and age-related diseases. 

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Direct download: Podcast_637_-_Telomeres_and_Aging_with_Dr._Richard_Allsopp_2.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Sleep is as vital for life as food, water, and breathing, but knowing its importance doesn’t necessarily provide you with the tools to improve it. What if you toss and turn and can’t sleep until late? What if you wake up five times a night to pee? What if you work night shifts and suffer from jetlag-like symptoms weekly? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a researcher whose work is focused on understanding and improving sleep homeostasis.

Listen and learn:

  • Why some people don’t operate on a 24 hour clock
  • How certain individuals seem to adapt to irregular work schedules without health problems
  • Sleep pattern changes with aging and what that means for your health
  • The importance of seeing a sleep specialist if you suspect any problems
  • Gizmos vs. lab tech vs. subjective journaling

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Dr. Paul’s Lab

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Ketema Paul is a professor of integrative biology and physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on the mechanisms underlying sleep and circadian rhythms. Dr. Paul has published extensively on how sleep duration and quality impact health, with a particular emphasis on the role of sleep in metabolic disorders.

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Direct download: Podcast_636_-_Understanding_Sleep_with_Dr_Ketema_Paul.mp3
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