Longevity Trends vs Real Science | What actually helps you live longer?

Longevity Trends vs Real Science | What actually helps you live longer? Everyone is talking about peptides, cold plunges, NAD+, saunas, wearables, and biohacking. But what does the science actually say? In this episode of Thrive With Us, Dr. Sarah Rasmi speaks with Ramy Khalil, MD about the growing longevity industry and the gap between wellness trends and evidence based medicine. They discuss why people are so drawn to quick fixes, the psychology behind health anxiety and control, and the risks of relying on trends without understanding the science behind them. The episode also explores the importance of primary care relationships, meaningful social connection, consistent sleep, exercise, nutrition, and sustainable habits that genuinely support long term health. Subscribe for more wellbeing and mental health insights:    / @thrivewithusdxb   Learn more about our full range of counselling and psychological services at Thrive Wellbeing Centre: https://www.thrive.ae/ Key Takeaways ▪️ Many longevity trends are based on limited or early stage evidence ▪️ Social connection and primary care relationships strongly impact health outcomes ▪️ Sleep, exercise, nutrition, and community remain the strongest pillars of longevity ▪️ Collecting health data can become anxiety provoking when taken to extremes ▪️ Sustainable habits matter more than quick fixes Listen on 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nmjoED... 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe. It helps us continue bringing thoughtful conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Disclaimer This podcast is not a substitute for mental health advice or treatment. People are advised to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider should they need medical advice, counselling, and/or therapy regarding the matters that are discussed in this podcast. Chapters 00:00 Longevity Buzzwords Intro 00:32 Why Longevity Took Off 02:08 Mouse Science And Hype 04:30 Supplements Aren't Harmless 08:08 Fear Of Aging Drivers 11:07 Social Media And Quick Fixes 14:42 Cold Plunge Reality Check 18:07 GLP-1s And Medical Oversight 19:17 Annual Checkups Save Lives 22:34 Social Connection Longevity 28:12 Sauna Evidence And Limits 31:22 Why Evidence Still Matters 32:54 Science Must Evolve 34:05 Sexy Claims Sell 34:59 Primary Care Vacuum 37:46 Unfalsifiable Testing 40:14 Cash Pay Psychology 42:09 Self Care Vs Longevity 46:05 Zoom Out Primary Care 47:57 Partnering On Trends 49:36 Sleep The Big Four 52:32 Wearables And Anxiety 57:21 MRIs And Bio Age Noise 01:00:15 Master The Four Pillars 01:01:08 Small Steps Compound 01:03:36 Final Takeaways