How to Increase Your Healthspan, Not Just Your Lifespan

In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines sits down with Dr. Jerry Mixon to explore the science of longevity and what it really takes to extend not just lifespan, but healthspan. They discuss the role of hormones, exercise, mitochondrial health, and biological age testing, along with emerging research on senescent cells and the future of anti-aging medicine. The conversation also covers practical strategies for maintaining muscle, improving metabolic health, and building habits that support healthy aging over the long term. In This Episode -- The difference between lifespan and healthspan -- How hormones influence healthy aging -- Why muscle and exercise are essential for longevity -- Measuring biological age and key health markers -- The science behind senescent cells and aging -- Emerging therapies shaping the future of longevity medicine Links: DERRICK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick JERRY Website: https://www.longevitymedicalclinic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongevityMedicalClinic/