The Real Cause of Most Chronic Diseases (It’s Not What You Think)

In this lecture, Prof. Luigi Fontana (MD, PhD) explains a fundamental concept in health and disease: 👉 Most chronic diseases share a common metabolic origin. From type 2 diabetes to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegeneration, this talk explores how excess adiposity, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction drive the development of multiple age-related conditions. Drawing on decades of clinical and translational research, Prof. Fontana outlines: • Why metabolism is central to aging and disease • How lifestyle and nutrition influence biological pathways of longevity • The role of insulin resistance, inflammation, and ectopic fat • Evidence-based strategies to prevent chronic disease and extend healthspan This lecture provides a scientific framework for understanding how to move from a disease-treatment model to a prevention-focused approach grounded in healthspan medicine. 🎓 Speaker: Prof. Luigi Fontana, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine and Nutrition 📌 Subscribe for more lectures on longevity, metabolism, and disease prevention. #Healthspan #Longevity #Metabolism #Diabetes #Prevention #Aging Prof. Luigi Fontana, MD, PhD, FRACP: Website: https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-he... Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luigi_F...) Google Scholar (articoli scientifici): https://scholar.google.com/citations?... Libri: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/auth...