Professor David Heslop: Are there downsides to living longer?

All content and media by Project 100 is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. **** Professor David Heslop brings a unique perspective to longevity through his expertise in occupational medicine, military service, and biological threat assessment. From developing COVID protocols for the NRL to understanding genetic manipulation in laboratories, Heslop explores the hidden factors shaping our health future.This conversation covers:• Gene editing and its potential risks for future generations• The concerning gap between wealthy and poor in accessing longevity technologies• Australia's cautious approach to new medical testing versus other countries• How AI will transform medical practice while protecting patient privacy• The critical data we're missing despite drowning in health information• Why living longer might create unexpected economic and social problems The all-new WHOOP is here — now 7% smaller with 14+ days of battery life. New features like Healthspan show how your daily habits are affecting your rate of aging — and now you can check your blood pressure straight from your wrist. If you’re serious about performance, longevity, and actual progress — this is it. Sign up for a one-month free trial at WHOOP.com — or visit join.whoop.com/mentored for one month off your annual membership fee.  Eight Sleep’s newest generation, Pod 5. isn’t just another bed-frame add-on; it’s a high-tech mattress cover that actively adjusts to your body temperature throughout the night, cooling, warming, and even elevating your body when needed, all based on real-time data. The new Pod 5 introduces for the first time, a hydro-powered blanket system, utilising the same technology as the cover to extend temperature regulation across your entire body, not just the mattress surface. Clinically proven to increase quality sleep by up to one hour each night, it’s basically like having an AI-powered sleep coach, personal thermostat, and advanced health tracker working for you while you rest.  Head on over to eightsleep.com/project100 and use the code PROJECT100 (that’s Project one-zero-zero) and get up to $550 off your very own Pod 5. Trust me, your body will thank you for this investment in better sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.