Longevity by Design is a podcast for individuals looking to experience a longer, healthier life. In each episode, Dr. Gil Blander joins a co-host and an industry expert to explore a personalized health journey. The show helps you access science-backed information, unpack complicated concepts, learn what’s on the cutting edge of longevity research and the scientists behind them. Tune into Longevity by Design and see how to add years onto your life...and life onto your years.
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Episode highlights:Introduction: 00:00:00Why have you decided to become a scientist: 00:02:30What is fermentation: 00:07:45What microbes are involved in fermentation: 00:08:40How those microbes get in…
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Episode highlights:Introduction: 00:00:00Why have you decided to become a scientist: 00:02:30What is fermentation: 00:07:45What microbes are involved in fermentation: 00:08:40How those microbes get into the fermented food: 00:09:35When the Humankind started to utilize fermentation: 00:11:20What is the difference between Probiotics and Live Cultures: 00:15:15What are the benefits of fermented food consumption: 00:17:43What foods are produced through lactic acid fermentation, and what are the best methods for making them at home: 00:23:10What is the positive effect of fermented foods on inflamma…
You probably know that recovery is an important aspect of fitness. It makes sense: If you bounce back fast from workouts, you’ll build more muscle and run faster. What’s harder to understand is r…
You probably know th…
You probably know that recovery is an important aspect of fitness. It makes sense: If you bounce back fast from workouts, you’ll build more muscle and run faster. What’s harder to understand is recovery’s role in overall health. As it turns out, recovery isn’t just about athletic performance. It also supports immunity, metabolism, and cardiovascular health.If you can improve your recovery, you’ll be more energized and less prone to soreness and injury. As a result, you’ll find it easier to keep your body in motion. You’ll be more likely to make it to the gym before work, hit you…
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On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Yanina Pepino, Professor of Ingestive Behavior at the University of Illinois, to discuss the fascinating link between taste, person…
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On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Yanina Pepino, Professor of Ingestive Behavior at the University of Illinois, to discuss the fascinating link between taste, personal preferences, and long-term health. Yanina's research shows our food environment significantly shapes cravings. This exposure starts as early as the womb, impacting future preferences.Yanina explains that bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications are powerful tools for weight management. However, she emphasizes the importance of using these interventions as opportunities to adopt healthier ea…
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In this special "Ask Me Anything" episode of the Longevity by Design podcast, Ashley Reaver and Dr. Gil Blander from InsideTracker delve into their latest Innovation, the Nutrition Nutrition Deep Dive…
In this special "Ask…
In this special "Ask Me Anything" episode of the Longevity by Design podcast, Ashley Reaver and Dr. Gil Blander from InsideTracker delve into their latest innovation, the Nutrition Nutrition Deep Dive Solution. After years of research and development, they share the journey of creating a food recognition platform that helps users track their food intake in real time. The goal is to provide users with personalized recommendations for better health and nutrition based on their dietary habits.Dr. Blander explains the challenges that arose over nearly a decade of development, including the complex…
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander speaks with Dr. David Sinclair, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, about the science behind Aging and how we can extend…
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In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander speaks with Dr. David Sinclair, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, about the science behind aging and how we can extend both lifespan and healthspan. Dr. Sinclair shares his groundbreaking research on the role of epigenetic changes in aging and the potential to reverse this process.He explains how Lifestyle factors, such as Diet and Exercise, can greatly impact our longevity, and highlights the importance of regularly monitoring health markers like blood glucose and cholesterol. Dr. Sinclair emphasizes the power o…
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In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander talks with Dr. Renee Deehan, Senior Vice President of Science and AI at InsideTracker. They explore the world of Artificial Intelligence and its…
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In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander talks with Dr. Renee Deehan, Senior Vice President of Science and AI at InsideTracker. They explore the world of artificial intelligence and its applications in health and wellness.Renee explains the differences between AI, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs). She discusses how InsideTracker has developed a specialized LLM called Ask InsideTracker. This tool allows users to interact with a vast knowledge base of health and wellness information.The conversation delves into the potential future applications of AI in perso…
In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander talks with Dr. Renee Deehan, Senior Vice President of Science and AI at InsideTracker. They explore the world of artificial intelligence and its…
In this episode of L…
In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander talks with Dr. Renee Deehan, Senior Vice President of Science and AI at InsideTracker. They explore the world of artificial intelligence and its applications in health and wellness.Renee explains the differences between AI, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs). She discusses how InsideTracker has developed a specialized LLM called Ask InsideTracker. This tool allows users to interact with a vast knowledge base of health and wellness information.The conversation delves into the potential future applications of AI in personali…
Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
On this episode of Longevity by Design, Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, and Dr. Gil Blander, delve into the intricate world of the immune system and its impact on aging with Dr. David Furman, Associate P…
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On this episode of Longevity by Design, Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, and Dr. Gil Blander, delve into the intricate world of the immune system and its impact on aging with Dr. David Furman, Associate Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. David discusses his groundbreaking research on inflammaging— uncovering how chronic, low-grade inflammation can accelerate the aging process. Discover how David's team developed a new inflammatory age test, soon to be available from his company Edifice Health, that uses five key proteins to assess an individual's inflammatory state…
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Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Renee Deehan and Nimisha Schneider from InsideTracker to discuss the role of personalized health and the advancements made…
In this episode of L…
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Renee Deehan and Nimisha Schneider from InsideTracker to discuss the role of personalized health and the advancements made through data science and artificial intelligence. Dr. Deehan elaborates on her background in molecular biology and how she transitioned to computational biology, emphasizing the importance of integrating large-scale biological data to develop high-resolution molecular models of diseases.Nimisha Schneider shares her journey from basic immunology research to computational biology, highlighting the …
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Renee Deehan and Nimisha Schneider from InsideTracker to discuss the role of personalized health and the advancements made…
In this episode of L…
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Renee Deehan and Nimisha Schneider from InsideTracker to discuss the role of personalized health and the advancements made through data science and artificial intelligence. Dr. Deehan elaborates on her background in molecular biology and how she transitioned to computational biology, emphasizing the importance of integrating large-scale biological data to develop high-resolution molecular models of diseases.Nimisha Schneider shares her journey from basic immunology research to computational biology, highlighting th…