EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 23 MIN
February 7 2026-A Fascinating New Study on Longevity & Have You Heard About Men's Sheds?
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February 7 2026-A Fascinating New Study on Longevity & Have You Heard About Men's Sheds? The latest, fascinating research on longevity is offering some answers in the nature vs nurture debate and--while we have made huge advances in longevity as a society--the prospects for each of us individually is mostly mandated by our genes according to this work and there’s a limit to how much our lifestyles and habits can change it. I spoke with Dr. Stuart Jay Olshansky, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois in Chicago. And We know how important it is to maintain strong social connections as we age. And men often find themselves more isolated after relying on the women in their lives to make that happen. Men’s Sheds is an organization dedicated to providing a place for older men to build friendships and community. I talked with Brian Sawyer, Outreach and Member Services Manager for Men’s Sheds Canada
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February 7 2026-A Fascinating New Study on Longevity & Have You Heard About Men's Sheds? The latest, fascinating research on longevity is offering some answers in the nature vs nurture debate and--while we have made huge advances in longevity as a society--the prospects for each of us individually is mostly mandated by our genes according to this work and there’s a limit to how much our lifestyles and habits can change it. I spoke with Dr. Stuart Jay Olshansky, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois in Chicago. And We know how important it is to maintain strong social connections as we age. And men often find themselves more isolated after relying on the women in their lives to make that happen. Men’s Sheds is an organization dedicated to providing a place for older men to build friendships and community. I talked with Brian Sawyer, Outreach and Member Services Manager for Men’s Sheds Canada
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