The Longevity Dividend: Why Extending Healthspan Is America’s Smartest Economic Investment | Ep. 373 episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 39 MIN

The Longevity Dividend: Why Extending Healthspan Is America’s Smartest Economic Investment | Ep. 373

from The Aging Well Podcast · host Jeff Armstrong

America is aging rapidly, and many proposed solutions—like boosting birth rates or waiting for automation—are decades away from making a meaningful impact. But what if the most powerful solution is already in front of us?In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein, Scholar-in-Residence at the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) and creator of Silver Linings, a new AI-enabled simulation tool that models the return on investment of extending healthspan in the working-age population.Drawing on input from economists and more than 100 scientists from institutions including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and AFAR, Silver Linings quantifies the economic and societal impact of making “41 the new 40” or “65 the new 60.” We explore the concept of the Longevity Dividend, what it means to run clinical trials with aging as an endpoint, and why extending healthy, productive years may be the most realistic—and ethical—path forward for individuals and society alike.Learn more at https://www.afar.org/what-is-the-longevity-dividendPlease, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcastBUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLAuro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | ⁠https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL⁠Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwellProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8ZrDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

America is aging rapidly, and many proposed solutions—like boosting birth rates or waiting for automation—are decades away from making a meaningful impact. But what if the most powerful solution is already in front of us?In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein, Scholar-in-Residence at the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) and creator of Silver Linings, a new AI-enabled simulation tool that models the return on investment of extending healthspan in the working-age population.Drawing on input from economists and more than 100 scientists from institutions including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and AFAR, Silver Linings quantifies the economic and societal impact of making “41 the new 40” or “65 the new 60.” We explore the concept of the Longevity Dividend, what it means to run clinical trials with aging as an endpoint, and why extending healthy, productive years may be the most realistic—and ethical—path forward for individuals and society alike.Learn more at https://www.afar.org/what-is-the-longevity-dividendPlease, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcastBUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLAuro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | ⁠https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL⁠Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwellProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8ZrDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

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