#498 Lifestyle Adds 5 Years To Your Life, But This Determines the Rest (Physicist Explains) - Dr Uri Alon

Dr. Uri Alon is a physicist-turned-biologist, a professor at the Weizmann Institute, and one of the leading thinkers exploring how complex biological systems work. In this episode, we discuss his research on the effects of genetics, lifestyle, environment, and luck on human lifespan.Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimlandTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:55 How big of a role does genetics play in longevity06:25 How important is lifestyle vs genetics08:25 How big of a role does lifestyle play in longevity12:55 Why is lifestyle less impactful than genetics15:25 Bon Charge sponsorship16:30 Genes of people who live to 11018:55 Why lifestyle matters a lot if you have bad genes21:45 What leads to aging22:45 What’s the maximum human lifespan25:20 Why nobody has lived over 122 yet27:05 Strategies to extend lifespan beyond normal34:05 What made Uri interested in longevity as a physicist36:25 Recurring patterns in human longevity and aging38:40 Simplest analogie for aging49:15 Surprising role of luck in longevity54:55 How to practically extend your lifespan59:30 What Uri needs to discover next about agingDr Uri Alon Lab YouTube channel with Systems Aging courses: https://www.youtube.com/@alonlab9733/videosMy 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIoStart rewinding your biological clock: https://www.siimland.co/courseP.S. This is not professional medical advice and should not be taken as such. The creator of this video is not held accountable for your health. Consult your doctor first.