How Aging Leads to Major Diseases and What We Can Do - Eric Verdin | Existential Threads

Welcome to Existential Threads! In this episode, we explore the science of aging with Eric Verdin, President of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. We discover why aging is often associated with disease and learn proactive approaches to living a healthier, longer life. Explore longevity research insights and discover how lifestyle changes can impact your health. Whether you're interested in longevity tips, healthy aging, or debunking popular health myths, this episode has something for you. Join us as we unravel the complexities of aging and health. ✅ Follow Eric: https://www.buckinstitute.org/lab/ver... https://x.com/EricVerdin   / eric-verdin-490212   ✅ Follow the Buck Institute: https://www.buckinstitute.org/ Blog: https://www.buckinstitute.org/blog/ https://x.com/BuckInstitute ✅ The referenced study: https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/ ✅ Follow Robert Waldinger, the Director of the Harvard Adult Development Study: https://x.com/robertwaldinger   / robert-waldinger-90012169     / the-art-of-living-well-7104900726807478272   ✅ Related blog post: https://existentialthreads.substack.c... ✅ About Eric: Dr. Verdin, president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, is a Belgian native who earned an MD from the University of Liege and trained at Harvard Medical School. He has held faculty positions at the University of Brussels, NIH, and Picower Institute for Medical Research. Currently, he is a professor of medicine at UCSF. Dr. Verdin's research focuses on how metabolism, diet, and small molecules regulate HDACs and sirtuins, influencing aging and diseases like Alzheimer’s. He has published over 270 papers, holds 18+ patents, and is a highly cited scientist. His accolades include the Glenn Award for Research in Biological Mechanisms of Aging and a senior scholarship from the Ellison Medical Foundation. Continue reading: https://www.buckinstitute.org/lab/ver... ✅ About the Buck Institute: The Buck pioneered aging research and is now a global leader. It opened its doors in 1999 and became the world’s only research institution singularly focused on the biology of aging. This yields insights into age-related diseases before they start. Read more at https://www.buckinstitute.org/ ✅ Chapters: 00:00 From Traditional Medicine to Longevity Research: Eric Verdin’s Journey 03:15 The Limits of Conventional Medicine 06:36: Envisioning a Proactive, Preventative Healthcare System 08:31 Unlocking Longevity: Targeting Aging Pathways for Better Health 11:25 From Promising Animal Studies to Transformative Human Therapies 14:25 The Biohacking Movement: Empowering or Sabotaging? 24:09 Redefining the Physician's Role 26:17 Low-Hanging Fruit: Aging Therapies We’ll See Soon 29:59 Why Lifespan In The U.S. Is Shrinking 34:29 Supplements: An Unscientific, Unregulated Territory 44:20 Beyond The Hype 48:47 The Buck Institute: A Pioneering Force in Longevity Research 53:06 Why Work On Aging and Longevity 54:11 Hope for the Future and the Present This video is about How Aging Leads to Major Diseases and What We Can Do - Eric Verdin. But It also covers the following topics: Healthy Aging Secrets Aging And Disease Prevention Science Of Longevity Video Title: How Aging Leads to Major Diseases and What We Can Do - Eric Verdin | Existential Threads 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 🔔Click subscribe for regular dives into the fascinating worlds of aging biology, neuroscience, and philosophy. Transform how you think about health, wellness, and existence:    / @existhreads   ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉How to navigate controversial conversations (Longevity as a case study)    • Effective Ways To Discuss Controversial To...   👉1 Advice to live longer & healthier    • Best Advice For A Longer & Healthier Life ...   👉Health Influencers are destroying your life    • Are Health Influencers Misleading You? Rea...   ============================= ✅ About Existential Threads. Welcome to Existential Threads, where curiosity meets deep thinking! Join us to unravel the complex science of longevity and debunk popular health myths. Explore pressing philosophical dilemmas like the desirability of death and tackle significant social issues impacting older adults. Our channel offers a unique blend of neuroscience, philosophy, and cultural insights. Hit subscribe and join us on a journey to understand the deeper narratives of life and aging. 🔔 Subscribe and join to untangle the complexities of longevity, consciousness, and culture. Don’t miss out on the deep dives into the science and philosophy of existence!    / @existhreads   ================================= #longevity #agingwell #healthyliving #agingresearch #proactivehealth #longevityscience #ericverdin #galiabarkol © Existential Threads