In this episode of the Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin Bruton tackle the controversial topic of the wellness industry and its impact on healthspan and longevity. They question whether the industry's $5.6 trillion market is beneficial or detrimental to aging well. The hosts define health and wellness, highlighting the blurred lines between evidence-based medicine and wellness products. They discuss the pitfalls of unproven supplements, misleading marketing terms like 'clinically proven,' and the importance of scientific rigor and certifications. The takeaway emphasizes staying informed and critical of wellness claims while relying on proven medical science for aging well.

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Jeff Armstrong is a professor of Exercise Science (Ph.D., Exercise Physiology) at Western Oregon University and host of the Aging Well Podcast. He authored the textbook, 'Pathophysiology & Exercise' (Kendall-Hunt) and teaches a breath of courses from this to Advanced Programming for Sport & Fitness. He is passionate about longevity, health, improving/maintaining performance (Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially--what he refers to as "well-centered fitness") across the lifespan, and aging well.